The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the value that student interns and entry level employees bring to our multi-talented workforce. We maintain a wide range of student-focused programs to help you explore the array of opportunities offered by DOE.
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Why Work Here?
DOE is a solutions-focused agency engaged in a wide range of challenging and innovative work, from national security to basic research, that impacts the world in incredible ways.
DOE offers employment through exciting career and internship opportunities in science, technology, engineering, national security, international affairs, and business. Our National Laboratories offer opportunities to work on cutting edge research alongside top scientists. Only here do you have so many opportunities to make a positive difference in your community, your nation, and your world.
Opportunities
Pathways Programs
Federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates, and those with an advanced degree. Pathways Programs include three different paths:
- Internship Program – The Internship Program is for current students. If you’re a current student in high school, college, trade school or other qualifying educational institution, you may be eligible.
- Recent Graduates Program – The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program (may be extended up to 6 years for veterans who meet certain criteria).
- Presidential Management Fellows Program – This program is for recent graduates with an advanced degree—either a professional or graduate degree such as a master’s, Ph.D., or J.D.
Student Experience Programs
- DOE's Student Experience Program
- General Counsel Law Student Intern Program
- EERE Student Volunteer Internship Program
Other Opportunities
- College and Continued Learning - Offerings for community college students, undergraduates, graduate learning and Doctoral students, and Postdocs, including educational online content, events, research and more.
Resources
Executive Order 13562 – Expands the eligibility window for applicants, making it more "student friendly" by aligning it with academic calendars and allowing those who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years to participate.