Workforce Recruitment Program

Program Overview
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a recruitment program that connects federal employers with college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs. To apply, visit WRP.gov and select “Students Register Now!” to get started.
Who can apply?
Students and recent graduates can apply to the WRP if they:
- Have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
- Are a U.S. citizen or national (including residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2024.
Applicants will need to upload a current resume, transcript, and Schedule A letter at the time they apply.
New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue participation.
Registration closes on Sunday, October 4. You will need time to gather your resume, transcript, and Schedule A letter to complete your application, so please dont delay!
If you have questions about this program, please contact Angie Haney at angie.haney@ttu.edu.
Application Timeline
August 17, 2026: Student registration opens. Interested candidates must have a current resume, transcript, and Schedule A letter at the time they apply. Apply at USAjobs.gov.
October 4, 2026: Student registration closes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact Angie Haney or call our office at (806) 742-2210. More information can also be found at www.wrp.gov.
The WRP is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Diversity Management Operations Center (DMOC), with support from other federal agencies.
University Career Center
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Address
Texas Tech University Career Center, Wiggins Complex - Box 45006, Lubbock, Texas 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2210 -
Email
careercenter@ttu.edu