My daughter is currently a 3/c. Although they won't have summer assignments for a while, she said the schedule they received for this summer has all cadets getting both 1 week at the range and 2 weeks coastal sail. Hopefully that doesn't change before summer.
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Summers at the Academy
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My son is leaving for the CGA this summer. He and I have a good grasp of what some of the summer billets might be while part of an operational unit. But we are a little hazy as to what opportunities there are with internships with "civilian partners/agencies". Does anyone have any details on the types of opportunities there?
This would almost certainly only be during his 1/c summer (the summer before his 1/c year). When you are a 2/c, you can apply for special internships or special programs for your 1/c summer assignments. The cadets who aren't selected, or who simply aren't interested in those particular positions, will likely be assigned to a cutter (or 2) for their 1/c summer. In the past, some cadets have had internships at the Department of Homeland Security in DC and other locations.My son is leaving for the CGA this summer. He and I have a good grasp of what some of the summer billets might be while part of an operational unit. But we are a little hazy as to what opportunities there are with internships with "civilian partners/agencies". Does anyone have any details on the types of opportunities there?
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Recently some 1/c (Senior) summer internships have included: 3 of the DOE National Labs, Microsoft, DHS and USCG units, FBI, NSA, Boeing, and a few others. They are usually 4-6 weeks long then the 1/c cadet will go afloat for the other 4-6 weeks of 1/c summer. The internship option opens early with some options requiring Top Secret clearance and can vary by academic major. This cadets will get a list of options to apply for. It is a bit of a trade off pursuing an internship as it may limit the other half of your summer. For example, it is difficult to get the required sea time to earn a 100-Ton license by graduation if you take an internship. Of course, you can always acquire the extra sea time after you graduate and get your 100-ton then. Some love the internships and for many location matters. For others, by the time they get in processed and up to speed, it is time to rotate out as they usually only last 5 weeks. Lots of options to explore.
Thanks! I know it's a long way off for him, being incoming 4C this year, but one reason he chose CGA over the USAFA, USNA is due to his long time experience and interest in search and rescue, but he is also very interested in fast reaction/law enforcement billets and perhaps transitioning to something in Foreign Service or Federal/International Law Enforcement after he retires from the CGA( a very long time from now!)Recently some 1/c (Senior) summer internships have included: 3 of the DOE National Labs, Microsoft, DHS and USCG units, FBI, NSA, Boeing, and a few others. They are usually 4-6 weeks long then the 1/c cadet will go afloat for the other 4-6 weeks of 1/c summer. The internship option opens early with some options requiring Top Secret clearance and can vary by academic major. This cadets will get a list of options to apply for. It is a bit of a trade off pursuing an internship as it may limit the other half of your summer. For example, it is difficult to get the required sea time to earn a 100-Ton license by graduation if you take an internship. Of course, you can always acquire the extra sea time after you graduate and get your 100-ton then. Some love the internships and for many location matters. For others, by the time they get in processed and up to speed, it is time to rotate out as they usually only last 5 weeks. Lots of options to explore.