BIA Pathways Internship Program

The Branch of Pathways administers the Pathways Internship Program for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Trust Services. The BIA Pathways Internship Program connects current college students to paid internships throughout the Bureau of Indian Affairs. With meaningful projects, rotational assignments, and multi-semester opportunities, Pathways prepares interns for an impactful career in public service and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment with the BIA or Tribal Nations upon graduation. The Branch of Pathways also provides technical and administrative assistance to BIA offices and agencies, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations to prepare supervisors to host Pathways interns.