Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
U.S. Department of Labor — Office of Disability Employment Policy
Registration closed October 4, 2026The Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal employers nationwide with college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities for internships and permanent federal jobs. Candidates apply each fall with support from participating colleges and universities; all majors, from college freshmen to graduate- and law-school students.
Who can apply
College students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities — all majors, from college freshmen to graduate- and law-school students. Candidates apply with support from participating colleges and universities.
2026–27 cycle
- Registration opened August 17, 2026.
- Registration closed October 4, 2026.
- Profile invitations go out in mid-November 2026, from notifications@usajobs.gov.
- Complete your profile within 30 days of your invitation.
- The database opens to federal employers in December 2026.
- Next registration opens August 2027.