Gain career development and potential work experience in the Federal Government and apply your skills and talents to serve the public. The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) recruits college students and recent graduates with disabilities for a talent database that federal managers use to hire for internships or permanent jobs. Your application and resume will be available to employers for one year through the WRP Talent Program.
Summary
Gain career development and potential work experience in the Federal Government and apply your skills and talents to serve the public. The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) recruits college students and recent graduates with disabilities for a talent database that federal managers use to hire for internships or permanent jobs. Your application and resume will be available to employers for one year through the WRP Talent Program.
Open to current, full-time, undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities, or recent graduates with disabilities who received a postsecondary degree (associate, bachelor, master, professional, doctorate) from an accredited educational institution on or after April 1, 2023. Students can be taking a part-time course load if it is due to a disability or because it is their final term/semester. Contact WRP@dol.gov for questions about eligibility.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period with the selecting agency.
Qualifications
To qualify for participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program, applicants must be eligible for appointment under the Schedule A hiring authority for persons with disabilities. Applicants must also be a current, full-time undergraduate or graduate student or a recent graduate with a postsecondary degree conferred on or after April 1, 2023 from an accredited educational institution.
Applicants must be aware that participating in the Workforce Recruitment Program DOES NOT guarantee selection for employment and is only a method to be considered for employment. Applicants must submit all documents listed in the "Required Documents" section below.
Education
Current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities, and recent graduates who received a postsecondary degree (associate, bachelor, master, professional, doctorate) on or after April 1, 2023 from a U.S. accredited college or university, are eligible to apply for WRP in fall 2025. Students can be taking a part-time course load if it is due to a disability or because it is their final term/semester.
Exceptions may be made for veterans, if, due to military service obligations, they were unable to apply to the WRP as a recent graduate. Veterans interested in applying under this extension must contact WRP@dol.gov.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine if you are qualified for the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program, a review of your supporting documentation will be made. If eligibility is confirmed, you will receive an email invitation by early November to join the WRP Talent Program.
Once in the Talent Program, hiring officials and federal employers looking to fill positions using Schedule A may be provided with applicant information kept in this file based on the qualifications for the position being filled. These qualifications will be based on the position as well as the information contained in the verification of Schedule A eligibility and answers to the questionnaire.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required if you are applying to this announcement:
1. Proof of disability (Schedule A certification)
2. Most recent transcript from an accredited college or university (official or unofficial)
Example of proof of disability can be reviewed here. To be eligible for Schedule A, you must provide a proof of disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a U.S. licensed medical professional, a U.S. certified vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
To apply for participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program, you must provide a complete application package, which includes following:
Proof of disability/Schedule A letter
Most recent transcript from an accredited educational institution (Official or Unofficial)
Any other applicable documents as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement
Office of Disability Employment Policy
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the program requirements.
If all requirements are met, you may receive an email invitation to opt-in to the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program where hiring managers across the Federal Government may consider you for open positions.
Once you opt in, you will be required to complete the WRP application questions and upload your latest resume. Your profile will then be visible in the WRP Talent Program to federal employers for one year.
Participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program does not guarantee employment nor does it make any promise other than the possible consideration based on eligibility under the Schedule A hiring authority to fill particular positions.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required if you are applying to this announcement:
1. Proof of disability (Schedule A certification)
2. Most recent transcript from an accredited college or university (official or unofficial)
Example of proof of disability can be reviewed here. To be eligible for Schedule A, you must provide a proof of disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a U.S. licensed medical professional, a U.S. certified vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
To apply for participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program, you must provide a complete application package, which includes following:
Proof of disability/Schedule A letter
Most recent transcript from an accredited educational institution (Official or Unofficial)
Any other applicable documents as specified in the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement
Office of Disability Employment Policy
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the program requirements.
If all requirements are met, you may receive an email invitation to opt-in to the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program where hiring managers across the Federal Government may consider you for open positions.
Once you opt in, you will be required to complete the WRP application questions and upload your latest resume. Your profile will then be visible in the WRP Talent Program to federal employers for one year.
Participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program Talent Program does not guarantee employment nor does it make any promise other than the possible consideration based on eligibility under the Schedule A hiring authority to fill particular positions.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
