FBI accepting applications for virtual teen academy

The FBI Salt Lake City Field Office invites all interested students enrolled in accredited high schools in Utah, Idaho and Montana to apply to attend the Teen Academy, which will be held virtually from 4 to 6 p.m. each day April 11-14.

The FBI Teen Academy provides an opportunity for high school students to catch a glimpse behind the scenes of the FBI. Upon completion of Teen Academy, high school students will foster a greater understanding of the FBI’s mission and how we serve our citizens, community, and nation. During the academy, students will be afforded an opportunity to learn about how evidence and hazardous material are collected at crime scenes; discover how FBI SWAT executes arrests; learn about the domestic terrorism, civil rights, crimes against children, and cyber programs; and job opportunities and requirements.

Due to the vast diversity in our workforce, any student with an interest in the FBI, what we do, and how a relationship with the FBI can help their school, is encouraged to apply. The program is not exclusive to students interested in criminal justice. All students will be evaluated based on their application (school activities and community involvement) and an essay to determine which students will be offered a seat in the class. None of the above elements will be the sole basis of evaluation of an application, and the application process should be taken seriously by all applicants. The application, release form, and a supporting essay must be received by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office by 4 p.m. March 18. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. The application and more information is available at https://tinyurl.com/yeyvk88s.