OPMFinal Rule
Sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program; Correction
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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
Impact Assessment
If you are a recent college graduate, this means you will no longer have access to the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program as a dedicated pathway to enter federal government employment.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
StudentsFederal Employees
Key Dates
Published
December 10, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (OPM-2025-0140)
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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