Student programs

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From real-world experience to real-world application, our student programs have the future in mind. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides talented high school seniors and college students with unique opportunities to leverage their innate skills while developing new ones for the 21st century. If you are looking for variety to meet your academic and professional goals, consider our summer and annual employment programs.

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College outreach

Each year, we engage with college students across the country to recruit the best and brightest to join America’s Innovation Agency at locations across the country.

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Find your program

USPTO offers several programs for high school, college, graduate, and law students. Find out more about the various programs below.

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Choosing your path

Not sure where to start to find the right career path for you at the USPTO? Take a look at these resources to help steer you in the right direction.

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How to apply

Do you have questions about how to complete the federal job application process? Here’s some information to help you navigate the federal application system.

Send us your feedback

Feel free to contact us at Recruitment@uspto.gov if you have any questions.