1. NIH Pathways Internship Program
University Of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Information Session
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Ms. Priscilla Jonathas, Human Resource Assistant
Office of Human Resources, Global Recruitment Unit

2. Pathways Programs Overview
Executive Order "Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates"
Offers clear career paths into federal service
Supports succession planning efforts
Creates a talent pipeline
Provides meaningful training and individual career developmental opportunities
Veterans receive preference in hiring through the Pathways Programs

3. NIH Pathways Programs Components
NIH Internship
NIH Recent Graduates
NIH Presidential Management Fellows

4. NIH Internship Program
Enrolled in high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, and trade school or certificate program lasting at least one year
3.0 cumulative GPA
Appoint up to the GS-11 level
Eligibility
Full- or part-time
Indefinite Intern and Temporary Intern
Pathways Participant Agreement required
Program Administration
Mandatory Orientation, IDP within 45 days, mentor assigned within 90 days
Up to 40 hours of formal, interactive or on-the-job training per year
Training and Development
Must complete degree or certificate requirements
Must complete 640 hours prior to graduation (option to waive 320 hours for interns who demonstrate high potential)
Must meet qualification standards for the position to be converted
Non-competitive conversion within 120 days of successful completion of program requirements
Program Completion

5. NIH Pathways Opportunities
Environmental Engineer/GS-0899
Program Support Assistant/Clerk/GS-0399
Electrical Engineer/GS-0899
Staff Assistant/GS-0399
Industrial Engineer/GS-0899
HR Assistant/GS-0299
Budget Analyst/GS-0599
Food Service Worker/WG-7401
Grants Management Specialist/GS-1199
Laborer/WG-5201
HR Specialist/GS-0299
Editorial Assistant/GS-1099
Engineering Technician/Aid/GS-0899
Program Specialist/GS-0399
Bio Sci Lab Technician/Aid/GS-0499
Administrative Technician/GS-0399
NIH Internships

6. (Email): priscilla.jonathas@nih.gov
Contact Information
Priscilla Jonathas
(Phone):
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