Are you interested in a government internship or a long-term job after you graduate?
If so, the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a great opportunity for students with disabilities! Here is some helpful information to get you started.
What is the Workforce Recruitment Program?
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.
Who can apply?
Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:
Have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
Are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2020.
New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue to participate.
Please use a computer or tablet to register and apply.
How to apply
VisitWRP.govand click “Students Register Now!” to get started!
Please use a computer or tablet and not a mobile device to register.
Registration and application deadline
Registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 13. All application materials must be submitted on the website by Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11:59pm PST.
You will need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so please don’t delay!
Get more information
For more information or questions about WRP, please contact Beth Ocrant: beth.ocrant@colorado.edu.
You can also attend our free WRP Information Session on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 1pm via Zoom.
