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Students & Recent Graduates

At the Richmond Fed, we believe our future starts with you. Our early-career programs for college students and recent graduates are built to develop tomorrow’s leaders, today. Explore our early-career programs—no matter where you are in the journey, your future starts here. 
 
Our Internship Program provides students the opportunity to gain experience in the workforce through professional development, mentoring, networking and skill-based projects that contribute to the Federal Reserve's public service mission. 

If you’re a graduating college senior, our two-year Discover Rotational Program is a great opportunity to gain new skills working in two different departments of our Bank in a full-time Discover Analyst position.
 
Students and recent graduates interested in economic policy or research, as part of our Research Associates Program you’ll work alongside economists and have a front row seat to real-time economic policy discussions and contribute to ongoing research.

No matter which path you take, our programs provide students and recent graduates with the necessary skills, networks, mentors and opportunities to kick-start a thriving career at the Federal Reserve! 

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Start Your Journey


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Kickstart your career with our paid Internship Program. Gain real-world experience, build your skills and do meaningful, mission-driven work. 

Application Period: Early Fall and Early Winter

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Launch your career with our two-year, full-time rotational program designed for recent college graduates. 

Application Period: Early Fall and Early Winter

Research Associates

Working alongside economists, you'll have a front row seat at real time economic policy discussions and contribute to ongoing research. 

Application Period: Early Fall through Spring

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