New--Was just told that FBI internships are being canceled due to the shutdown, which amounts to...

[demmiblue]

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.

Link to tweet

[pangaia]

1. Sounds like part of the plan.

[Sanity Claws]

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]

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]

4. Yup. A family friend works in a division in DC

And she’s furloughed and home with her family. Said there’s so much work going undone.