Pathways: Internship Program

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invites individuals who have been accepted for enrollment and students who are currently enrolled to apply for the SEC Pathways Internship Program. Students work with senior professionals and receive on-the-job training that will create a career pathway for success, including professional development through career training, shadowing experiences, webinars, and more. The SEC offers internship opportunities year-round, as they become available. Veterans’ preference applies.

There are two student appointment types under the Internship Program.

1. A Career Intern is a Student Trainee in a developmental internship expected to last more than one year. Upon successful completion of the Internship Program (i.e., completion of a qualifying degree or certificate program), a Career Intern may obtain a permanent position.
2. A Temporary Intern is a Student Trainee in an internship expected to last one-year or less. Temporary Interns are hired on a temporary basis to help complete short-term projects, perform short-term labor-intensive tasks, or fill traditional summer positions. In rare instances, upon successful completion of the Internship Program (i.e., completion of a qualifying degree or certificate program), a Temporary Intern may obtain a permanent position.

The features of this program are as follows:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent;
• Remain in good academic standing with an accredited educational institution;
• Maintain at least a half-time course load the duration of the program;
• Enter into a written agreement (i.e., Participant Agreement) that outlines roles and responsibilities;
• Assignment of a mentor; and
• Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience through the program, if applicable.

Applying to the Internship Program

Internship opportunities are posted year-round on USAJOBS as they become available. An applicant will need to apply directly to a job opportunity announcement for consideration.

Additional Resources

Programs for Students via USAJOBS

Contact the Pathways Programs Team at the SEC

For more information about the Pathways Programs at the SEC, individuals may contact the SEC’s Pathways Programs Manager at PathwaysProgram@sec.gov.