OPMFinal Rule

Sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program; Correction

Labor & WorkplaceEducationOther

Summary

The federal government is ending the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program, which provided early-career training and job opportunities for recent college graduates entering government work. This change means that recent graduates will no longer have access to this specific program for launching federal government careers.

Key Points

  • 1The Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program is being discontinued, eliminating a structured entry point for recent college graduates to start federal government careers
  • 2This program previously offered training, mentorship, and job placement opportunities for young professionals interested in public service
  • 3Recent graduates and other early-career professionals will need to pursue alternative federal hiring pathways and internship programs
  • 4The regulation includes a correction notice, suggesting there were errors in the original sunset announcement that needed clarification
  • 5This affects people planning to enter federal government employment and the agencies that relied on this program to recruit new talent

Key Dates

Published

December 10, 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.

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