Workforce Recruitment Program

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private-sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace. Mercer University is a WRP Participating University.

Individuals participating in the WRP program can:

  • Find an internship or permanent position with a federal agency
  • Learn about similar positions in the private sector
  • Gain interview experience
  • Learn about connecting their major with a career in the Federal Government


In order to be eligible, an individual must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Individuals with an intellectual disability, physical disability, or psychiatric disability (verified by a licensed professional)
  • Full-Time student (all levels: First year- Senior) OR a recent graduate (see WRP website for guidelines and specific dates)


More information can be found on the WRP website for students.  
 

Recruitment Timeline

  • Early Fall (August – Early October)- Student participants create an account and complete an application
  • Mid-October – Mid-November- The student will be contacted by a recruiter for an interview.
  • Winter – Recruiters create a profile for each student based on their interview that employers can view.
  • Summer – Potential start date for internships and jobs (for those students hired by an employer)
     

For example, a student submitting an application in Fall 2025 would be looking for a job or internship starting in the Summer of 2026. Please note that if you registered in a previous year and wish to participate again this year, you must re-enroll for this current cycle.

Assistance includes but is not limited to:  

  • Assistance with the registration process
  • Resume revisions
  • Mock interviews
  • Answering any questions concerning eligibility for this program
  • In some circumstances, providing documentation to verify eligibility for the program
  • In addition, the WRP has put together a list of documents and valuable resources which can be found here https://wrp.gov/PublicViewDocumentListPre.do

Stefanie Swanger, Ph.D.
Mercer University Center for Career and Professional Development
swanger_s@mercer.edu
478-301-2863
 

The Mercer University CCPD Career Consultants are available to meet with students and alumni in person, by phone, or via Zoom video conferencing. Schedule an appointment here https://mercer.joinhandshake.com/appointments.

Jump start your career with the WRP program.

Visit WRP