Top 10 Government and Public Sector Employers Offering CPT Jobs
The top 10 government and public sector employers offering CPT jobs include North Central Texas Council of Governments, State of New Mexico, and State of Michigan, spanning state and local governments, municipal agencies, public universities, consulting firms, and education institutions. Migrate Mate is tracking 35 live CPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students, CPT roles at government and public sector employers offer structured, curriculum-integrated work experience in policy, planning, public health, engineering, and administration, fields where hands-on government experience carries significant weight.
Which government and public sector employers offer the most CPT jobs?
Ranked by live CPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
Regional PlanningLocal GovernmentTransportationNorth Central Texas Council of Governments has 8 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any government and public sector employer on this list. Its openings concentrate in Marketing and Content & Communications. NCTCOG is a regional planning organization serving local governments across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Open roles by team
- Marketing4
- Content & Communications4
- Communications3
- Project & Program Management3
- Customer Service & Support2
+11 roles across other teams
Open roles at North Central Texas Council of Governments8 openSee all North Central Texas Council of Governments CPT jobsApplyIntern – Technology and Innovation ProgramArlington, Texas · On-siteApplyIntern – Transit Project SupportArlington, Texas · On-siteApplyIntern – Stakeholder EngagementArlington, Texas · On-siteApplyIntern – Community OutreachArlington, Texas · On-siteApplyIntern – Government RelationsArlington, Texas · On-site - 02
State of New Mexico
State GovernmentPublic ProgramsPolicyState of New Mexico has 7 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Teaching & Instruction and Compliance & Legal. New Mexico's state agencies oversee public programs in energy, education, human services, and tribal affairs.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction3
- Compliance & Legal2
- Hospitality & Guest Services2
- Marketing2
- Content & Communications2
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at State of New Mexico7 openSee all State of New Mexico CPT jobsApplyCollege Undergraduate InternRoswell, New Mexico · On-siteApplyLivestock Board College Undergraduate InternAlbuquerque, New Mexico · On-siteApplyLegal InternSanta Fe, New Mexico · On-siteApplyTraining & Development InternSanta Fe, New Mexico · On-siteApplyGraduate School InternAlbuquerque, New Mexico · On-site - 03
State of Michigan
State GovernmentPublic PolicyAdministrationState of Michigan has 6 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Allied Health and Teaching & Instruction. Michigan's state government administers public services across transportation, environment, health, and economic development.
Open roles by team
- Allied Health3
- Teaching & Instruction3
- Nursing2
- Mental & Behavioral Health2
- Healthcare Administration2
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at State of Michigan6 openSee all State of Michigan CPT jobsApplyMDOC InternshipLansing, Michigan · On-siteApplyFOA METRO InternshipMichigan · On-siteApplyOccupational Therapy InternCaro, Michigan · On-siteApplyPsychology InternCaro, Michigan · On-siteApplyDivision of Victim Services InternLansing, Michigan · On-site Unlock every CPT job from these sponsors
Find 58 CPT jobs- 04
City and County of San Francisco
Municipal GovernmentCity PlanningPublic HealthCity and County of San Francisco has 3 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Human Resources and Compliance & Legal. San Francisco operates as a combined city-county jurisdiction managing planning, public health, transportation, and social services.
Open roles by team
- Human Resources2
- Compliance & Legal2
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
- Allied Health1
- Electrical Engineering1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at City and County of San Francisco3 openSee all City and County of San Francisco CPT jobsApplyOperations and Maintenance ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyCriminal Justice Specialist IISan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyUtility Electrician Supervisor ISan Francisco, California · On-site - 05
State of Delaware
State GovernmentPublic PolicyFinanceState of Delaware has 2 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Delaware's state government delivers services in finance, health, transportation, and natural resources across a compact, high-impact jurisdiction.
Open roles at State of Delaware2 openSee all State of Delaware CPT jobs - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to CPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. CPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on CPT before.
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SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
K-12 EducationSchool DistrictPublic EducationSPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Splendora ISD is a public school district in Montgomery County, Texas, serving K-12 students across multiple campuses.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction4
Open roles at SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT2 openSee all SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CPT jobsApplyHigh School TeacherSplendora, Texas · On-siteApplyBilingual Elementary TeacherSplendora, Texas · On-site - 07
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Policy ResearchThink TankInternational AffairsCenter for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has 2 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Project & Program Management. CSIS is a bipartisan public policy research organization focused on geopolitics, security, economics, and international affairs.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research2
- Project & Program Management2
- Administrative & Office Support2
- Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant2
Open roles at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)2 openSee all Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) CPT jobsApplyInternWashington, Washington DC · On-siteApplyIntern - Korea ChairWashington, Washington DC · On-site See CPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 58 CPT jobs- 08
Boston Public Health Commission
Public HealthMunicipal AgencyCommunity ServicesBoston Public Health Commission has 2 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Mental & Behavioral Health. The Boston Public Health Commission is the independent public health agency for the city of Boston, addressing community health and emergency preparedness.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research2
- Mental & Behavioral Health2
- Marketing1
- Allied Health1
- Communications1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Boston Public Health Commission2 openSee all Boston Public Health Commission CPT jobsApplyIntern - Residential Alcohol and Drug CounselingMattapan, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyPublic Health Excellence Dissemination InternshipBoston, Massachusetts · Hybrid - 09
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
County GovernmentEnvironmental ServicesLocal GovernmentAlachua County Board of County Commissioners has 2 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Engineering (Non-Software). Alachua County in Florida administers local government services including environmental protection, growth management, and public facilities.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research5
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
- Communications1
- Content & Communications1
- Environmental Engineering1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners2 openSee all Alachua County Board of County Commissioners CPT jobsApplyIntern - ResiliencyGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyIntern - Stormwater Water QualityGainesville, Florida · On-site - 10
State of Missouri
State GovernmentPublic ServicesAdministrationState of Missouri has 1 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Audit and Finance. Missouri's executive agencies manage public health, infrastructure, agriculture, and social services statewide.
Open roles by team
- Audit4
- Finance4
- Accounting4
Open roles at State of Missouri1 openSee all State of Missouri CPT jobsApplyStaff Auditor InternKansas City, Missouri · On-site
How CPT works
CPT is curricular practical training authorized by an F-1 student's school, not the employer. The school's DSO authorizes it as an integral part of the curriculum, typically an internship or co-op, and the employer only provides an offer letter. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility, so check the terms with your DSO first.
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Find 58 CPT jobsGovernment and Public Sector CPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies offer the most CPT jobs?
North Central Texas Council of Governments has the most, with 8 live CPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by State of New Mexico (7) and State of Michigan (6). Across the 10 government and public sector employers on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 35 live CPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for CPT?
F-1 students enrolled at a U.S. college or university are eligible for CPT if the work is an integral part of their curriculum, such as a required internship or co-op. The student must have completed at least one academic year of full-time enrollment before starting CPT, unless their program requires it earlier. Authorization comes from the student's Designated School Official, not from the employer or USCIS. Students who complete 12 or more months of full-time CPT lose eligibility for OPT.
How much does F-1 CPT cost?
F-1 CPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get CPT through a top employer?
To secure CPT through a government or public sector employer, first obtain a written job offer from the employer documenting the role, start date, and work schedule. Bring that offer letter to your Designated School Official at your university, who verifies the position qualifies as curriculum-integrated training and issues updated I-20 documentation authorizing CPT. You may not begin work until your DSO has issued the authorization. The employer does not file any paperwork with USCIS, and no government petition is involved in the CPT authorization process.