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    <div class="html-content"><p><strong>Attention UMBC Students and Recent Graduates,</strong></p>
    <p>Are you interested in a paid federal internship or employment after graduation? The <strong>Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)</strong> connects students and recent graduates with disabilities to federal agencies and select private-sector employers.</p>
    <p><strong>Eligibility Requirements:</strong></p>
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    <p><em>Note: Individuals with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability may apply for federal jobs under Schedule A hiring authority.</em></p>
    <p><strong>Important Deadline:</strong></p>
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    <p>Registration closes <strong>Friday, October 10, 2025</strong>. Early registration is strongly encouraged.</p>
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    <p><strong>How to Register:</strong><br>
    Visit <a href="https://wrp.gov" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">WRP.gov<span></span></a> and select <strong>“Students Register Now!”</strong></p>
    <p><strong>Need assistance with your résumé or Schedule A letter?</strong><br>
    Contact UMBC’s WRP Coordinator:<br><strong>
    Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni, UMBC Career Center<br>Email: <span><a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">staylor18@umbc.edu</a></span></strong>
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