The NCUA promotes financial inclusion to better serve a changing population and economy. As part of that mission, the NCUA participates in recruitment efforts to encourage an inclusive workforce. Diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of the agency’s operations – they are part of the fabric of our organizational culture.
Our student intern programs provide valuable work experience for high school, undergraduate, graduate, law, and Ph.D. students who are considering a career in economics, finance, accounting, information technology, law, and human resources, among other disciplines. NCUA interns work on meaningful projects and tasks, making for an enriching and educational experience. By combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, talented students can gain the practical knowledge they need in a competitive workforce.
- Summer Scholars Intern Program – The NCUA has agreements with four minority-serving organizations to provide summer intern opportunities to college and university students in undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and juris doctorate programs.
For more information, visit: - Workforce Recruitment Program – The NCUA also participates in the Workforce Recruitment Program for college students with disabilities. This program is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Department of Defense's Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity. Students are hired through this program, based on the availability of funds and positions available at the NCUA. Students interested in the Workforce Recruitment Program should visit the program’s website.
- High School Scholars Internship Program – The NCUA hosts high school interns from underserved areas of Washington, D.C., through the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program. The agency provides high school students a salary and a laptop they can keep at the end of the internship.
- Pathways Summer Internship Program – Summer college interns receive a salary at an hourly rate ranging from $18.80 to $20.68 per hour, depending on the grade level at which they were hired. Interns selected for this program can earn annual and sick leave at a rate of four hours per pay period and are reimbursed for internet service charges at a rate of $50 per month.
- Pathways Recent Graduate Program – The program provides work assignments and developmental experiences intended to promote careers for individuals who have recently graduated from a qualifying educational institution or program. During the one- or two-year program, those selected will develop skills through challenging work assignments, and by utilizing Individual Development Plans, mentors, and formal interactive training. Participants may be converted to career-conditional positions after successfully completing the program.