The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense. The goal of the program is to connect federal employers with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer jobs or permanent employment. If you are a student with a disability and are interested in federal employment opportunities, WRP might be a great opportunity to explore!

During the fall of each year, eligible candidates with disabilities register and apply to participate in the program. When the application window closes, volunteer federal recruiters will be available for optional, informational interviews with WRP candidates. These federal volunteers assist with informational interviews to give the candidates inside knowledge of the federal hiring process. Interviews are informational in nature; interviews are not targeted for specific positions at specific agencies, nor do recruiters hire in their role as volunteers.

To help guide applicants with their career focus, WRP provides the following Job Preference List.

APUS students and graduate participants are highly encouraged to tailor their resume to showcase their qualifications for their preferred job role. If you would like assistance with your resume, please reach out to our Career Services team.

The WRP database will be accessible to federal recruiters and hiring specialists seeking to fill positions beginning December 2025 until December 2026. Participation in WRP does not guarantee employment, and not all candidates will be contacted by employers.

WRP Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for WRP recruitment 2025-2026 season, an eligible candidate must:

• Have a disability and eligible under the Schedule A Hiring Authority
• Be a United States citizen
• Must be a current, full-time, degree-seeking postsecondary student unless they are taking a reduced course load due to a disability or are in their final semester; alternatively, they may be a recent graduate who earned a postsecondary degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university on or after April 1, 2023

To learn more about the Schedule A Hiring Authority, please visit OPM Schedule A Hiring Authority.

WRP Registration and Application Process

Students will complete a registration form on www.wrp.gov during the open registration period, which typically occurs in August each year. Documents necessary for your application are: resume, unofficial transcripts and Schedule A letter.

If you do not yet have your Schedule A Letter, begin the process of requesting one immediately. WRP instructions How to Obtain a Schedule A Letter

APUS students and recent grads are highly encouraged to submit their resume for review with Career Services before the resume database is made available to employers.

Please direct any questions to [email protected]. We are happy to help and provide additional information and resources.