OPMFinal Rule
Sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program
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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
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.
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