Know a College Student Who Could Make an Impact at DEA?

DEA is seeking college students to participate in the Pathways Internship Program.

The Pathways Internship Program offers students paid positions, hands-on experiential learning, personal and professional development, and a direct path to a permanent career in public service in various career fields. 

To be eligible for the Pathways Student Internship program, an applicant must:

• Be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution, on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution); -OR- Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps).
• Maintain good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

If you know a student who may be interested, please encourage them to apply at USAJobs.gov or the links below:

• Student Trainee (Financial Administration), GS-0599-3/4
• Student Trainee (Information Technology), GS-2299-4
• Student Trainee (Management and Program Analyst, GS-0399-4
• Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support), GS-0399-4
• Student Trainee (Administrative and Office Support), GS-0399-3/4

The closing date for this application is May 16, 2026.  Each position will close when it has received between 200-300 applications (depending on the position) which may be sooner than the closing date.