Gateway to Federal & Defense Careers

​Explore the Mission. Meet the People. Build Your Future.

​Looking for a summer internship that aligns with your program? We are looking for juniors and seniors studying Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Social Sciences, Linguists, and related fields to attend the Gateway to Federal & Defense Careers workshop!

​Hear directly from recent UH Mānoa graduates now working in federal and defense careers. Learn from their success stories and how they turned internships into career opportunities to jumpstart your own career!

​Gateway to Federal & Defense Careers brings students face-to-face with government leaders, defense industry professionals, hiring managers, and successful students who have already started their career journeys.

​Discover how you can turn your education and skills into a meaningful career supporting national security — right here in Hawai'i and beyond.

​Learn about:

• ​The federal government and defense industry career landscape

• ​High-demand career opportunities in Hawai'i

• ​Internships and pathways into government and industry

• ​How to prepare your resume, skills, and experience to compete

• ​What hiring managers are really looking for

• ​Lessons from students who successfully turned internships into career opportunities

​Don't just look for a job — learn how to build a career with mission, purpose, and impact.