SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM

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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 20, 2005
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: May 5, 1970
• Content Type: PAPER

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Summer Intern Program
The Summer Intern Program started in the summer of
1966 as an outgrowth of the expanding co-op program and
was set up initially for NPIC. Several schools which had
curricula of interest to NPIC did not have co-op arrange-
ments, and approval was granted for NPIC to take on 3
undergraduate Photo Science students from Rochester Insti-
tute of Technology. They were selected in the same manner
as co-ops, with the summer months to be considered their
work period. The number was increased to 7 in 1967.
In the summer of 1967 certain DDI offices were given
approval. to bring in up to 7 advanced students in China
Studies.. Five actually entered on duty and the program
proved to be a success.
In 1968 NPIC/IAS were authorized a continuing ceiling
of 23 Interns (15 and 8); and the DDI Area Studies author-
ization was increased to 20, with Soviet, Middle East and
Southeast Asia areas added to China Studies. Of these, a
total of 32 entered on duty (19 in NPIC/IAS, 13 in Area
Studies).
In 1969 NPIC/IAS had 20, and DDI Area Studies, 14.
Distribution of the latter was as follows:
FBIS
- 1
OCI
- 3
OBGI
- 3
OER
- 3
OSR
- 1
CRS
- 1
OCS
- 1
SRS-DDI
- 1
A concise description of the program is contained in the
guidance memo for recruiters sent out in November 1968,
a copy of which is attached.
Reactions of the Interns to the Program are summarized
in the attached report of the 1969 session. Copies of the
Tabs referred to therein are available if the Task Force
wishes to see them.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Professional Recruiters (FY 69-23)
SUBJECT .1969 Summer Intern Program in
Area Studies
1. The DDI Summer Intern Program for 1969 is
just the same as last summer. There will be a need
for students in each of the geographical areas involved
even though we are not yet sure of how many returnees
we will have.
2. Attached is a description of the program and
Recruitment Requisitions for each office involved.
3. Deal directly with I Ion any
questions you may have. Phone: 703) 351-3161.
Address: P. 0. Box 9312, Rosslyn Station, Arlington,
Virginia 22209.
Chief, Recruitment Division
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CIA 1969 SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM FOR.GRADUATE STUDENTS
IN AREA STUDIES
1. The.Agency is prepared to employ for the 1969
summer months 18 graduate students or students just
completing the A.B. Degree who plan to enter graduate
school in the fall of 1969. Preference is for graduate
students at the M.A. level or better. The program is
for area specialists in China, Southeast Asia, Middle
East, and Russia; or students training in the disciplines
of economics, geography, political science, history or
international relations who intend to develop expertise
in affairs of these areas. Language training would be
useful but is not essential.
2. Those selected will work at CIA Headquarters as
junior members of intelligence production staffs dealing
in geographic research, economic research, current
intelligence and strategic analysis, and propaganda analysis
The programs planned for the Area Interns are designed to
provide them every possibility for a stimulating worthwhile
experience. The offices and number of interns included
are as follows:
China Southeast Asia Middle East Soviet Totals
OCI 2
OER 1
OBGI 3
FBIS/PAD 1
OSR 1
TOTAL 8
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1 1 8
3. The Interns'must undergo full security clearance
procedures. They will be given serious, adult responsibilit
consequently, they must be conscientious and mature
individuals with excellent. academic records.
4. The rate of pay will depend on training and
experience; it will fall within the $550.. to $700. per
month category. Candidates whose applications have been
reviewed favorably will be invited to Washington for intervi
before processing begins.
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5. Applicants should be informed that acceptance
of a CIA internship would make them ineligible for a
Ford or Fulbright grant for study abroad.
6. Students who are interested in this program
may apply by March 31st to the regular CIA Recruiting
Officer, through their university Placement Office,
or they may send a brief personal resume and statement,
of interest in the Summer Intern Program for area specialis
directly to P. 0. Box 9312, 25X1
Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22209.
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The Director of Personnel
SUBJECT 1969 Summer Intern Program
1. The approved total of 18 slots was filled as
follows this summer:.
2. , Special authorization was given by the Executive
Director-Comptroller for the Interns placed in CRS, SRS
and OCS.
3. The shortfall from 18 was again due to dropouts
and rejects too late in the Spring to be replaced.
4. Tab A is a listing of the Interns with their
college affiliation and academic major . Tab B shows the
substantive briefings held during the summer for the
Interns.
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5. In written critiques (Tab C) as well as in
,wrap-up meetings with the Director of Personnel and
the Deputy Director for Intelligence, the Interns again
expressed great enthusiasm for'the Program. Notable
was the lessening this year of administrative criticism
such as on housing and the security briefing. Housing
is, however, still a major problem and we will improve
our service to the students next year. Typical of
Intern comments are the following:
"Looking back over three years as an Intern,
.1 have only positive things to say about the Program."
"A summer with' the Agency has also dispelled
several misconceptions I held concerning intelligence
work in general."
"My CIA Summer Internexperience has been a
most pleasant and educational one offering me a far
better perspective on the Agency and what it does. The
over-all result is to make'me a?. rather voluble salesman
of the Agency...".
6. All the offices involved in this year's experience
desire to continue it next year, and, in fact, OER says it
could use two or three more interns. I plan to discuss
with you a modest increase in the Program as a whole.
Also, as a result of Intern suggestions, I plan to prepare
a more detailed descriptive flyer about the Program for
recruitment use.
7. Of this year's fourteen Interns only two were
available for full-time staff employment and both were
offered and accepted jobs with FBIS. All the others
are returning to school. From evaluations I am getting
from the offices, they would all appear to be acceptable
as Interns again next year.
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II. The NPIC and IAS/DDI Program
8*. The Program in NPIC is approved at 15 slots
for that office and 5 for IAS/DDI. We had 17 Interns
in NPIC and 3 in IAS this-summer. This program uses
undergraduates as against graduate students in Area
Studies.
9. Tab D is a listing of 'the Interns, their
colleges and academic majors.
10. At a wrap-up meeting at the end of the summer
the Interns were high in their praise of the experience.
All except one are returning to school and he accepted
an offer of staff employment in 1AS. One, of the 9 who
will graduate in 1970, wanted to' explore other Agency
offices, and after an interview was told by FMSAC they
would be interested if he wanted to apply this winter.
The others will be followed up later this fall for
staff employment after graduation.
.Special Assistant to t Ye
Director of Personnel
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