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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNew--Was just told that FBI internships are being canceled due to the shutdown, which amounts to...
New--Was just told that FBI internships are being canceled due to the shutdown, which amounts to hundreds of hours of investigative support every week "just gone." FBI declined to comment.
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New--Was just told that FBI internships are being canceled due to the shutdown, which amounts to... (Original Post)
demmiblue
Jan 2019
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pangaia
(24,324 posts)1. Sounds like part of the plan.
Sanity Claws
(21,849 posts)2. Also means pipeline for future FBI agents is gone
Students whose internships were cancelled at the last minute like that would most likely look askance at any future career with such an unreliable employer.
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)3. Also an issue for future recruiting
Internships are two way streets. I work for a great company, but many of our best interns do not take full time positions with us. Still we need the program to have a shot at the best people coming out of college.
woodsprite
(11,916 posts)4. Yup. A family friend works in a division in DC
And shes furloughed and home with her family. Said theres so much work going undone.