The Navy and Marine Corps have exciting civilian employment opportunities for high school and college students, recent college graduates, and others who want to build new skills or change careers. Access
USAJOBS to begin your job search.

You may also want to check with your school or college about established partnerships with local Navy and Marine Corps commands.

The new Pathways Program regulations were published on 11 May 2012. The regulations outline the three programs of Pathways: the Internship, the Recent Graduate and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Programs. The Internship and the Recent Graduates Programs offer current students and recent graduates entry level opportunities in the Federal government. The PMF Program is administered by OPM and offers opportunities to recent graduates with advncaed degrees.

Pathways Programs will become effective on 10 July 2012. Agencies will have an additional six months from this date to transition current SCEP and STEP employees and bring onboard any pending offers made under SCEP and STEP. These employees will, however, be appointed under Pathways.

OPM will be issuing Implementation and Transition guidance on the use of Pathways, expected to be released in the near future. The DoD and DON are working on agency and component specific guidance on the use of Pathways.

To view the Federal Register on Pathways please visit

• Federal Register on Pathways

STEP offers paid temporary part-time or full-time positions for students enrolled full-time or part-time in high school, college, or vocational school. STEP positions are not necessarily related to your academic program or career goals. Part-time STEP positions can be coordinated with your school schedule. Full-time STEP positions often are available during the summer months for continuing students. Summer positions typically are posted on USAJOBS beginning in March each year.

SCEP offers paid internship opportunities for students enrolled part-time or full-time in a 2-year or 4-year college program leading to a degree. SCEP provides work experience that is directly related to your academic program and career goals. SCEP positions integrate academic requirements and the work environment through a customized development plan approved by your academic institution. Upon graduation you may be eligible to be hired into a permanent civilian position.

The Department of the Navy offers apprenticeships—and the opportunity to gain licensing—to develop highly skilled civilian employees who perform a designated trade or craft, such as carpentry, welding, and scores of other occupations that are vital for reaching our mission objectives.