(a) The Pathways Programs consist of the following Programs:

(1) The Internship Program; and

(2) The Recent Graduates Program.

(b) An agency may rename the Programs specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section, provided that the agency-specific name includes the Pathways Program name identified in paragraph (a) of this section, e.g., Treasury Internship Program.

(c) Agencies must provide for equal employment opportunity in the Pathways Programs without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.