OPMFinal Rule

Sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program

Labor & WorkplaceEducation

Summary

The federal government is ending the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program, which has been used to hire recent college graduates and early-career professionals into federal government jobs. This means the government will stop accepting new applicants for this particular fellowship program that has helped develop future leaders in federal agencies.

Key Points

  • 1The Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program is being discontinued and will no longer accept new applicants
  • 2This program previously offered entry-level positions to recent college graduates and early-career professionals interested in federal government careers
  • 3Current fellows in the program will likely be able to finish their fellowships, but no new cohorts will be hired under this program
  • 4Other federal internship and entry-level hiring programs may still be available through individual agencies
  • 5The change affects people planning to pursue careers in federal government who were considering this specific pathway

Impact Assessment

If you are a recent college graduate or early-career professional, this means you will no longer be able to apply for the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program to launch your federal career.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

None

Who is Affected
StudentsFederal Employees

Key Dates

Published

August 11, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.