Interns

THE PENTAGON, DC, UNITED STATES

09.03.2015

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U.S. Army Career Program 26

The Career Program 26 (CP26) intern program is dedicated to recruiting individuals with talent, potential and a dedication to the Army’s mission.

There are Pathways Interns (those working on their degree while in the program) and Army Civilian Training, Education and Development System (ACTEDS) interns currently serving in a variety of locations across the Army as Management and Program Analysts and Operations Research System Analysts. Organizations such as the U.S. Army’s Force Management Support Agency, Headquarters, Department of the Army G-1 and the U.S. Army’s Manpower Analysis Agency have all hosted interns and contributed to building the bench of the next generation of manpower and force management professionals.

When an intern comes on-board, a few items must be completed so the intern and supervisor understand their joint expectations. Building the Individual Development Plan, learning to navigate the Resource Allocation System and Defense Travel System and identifying performance standards all need to be done during the intern’s on-boarding process.

The CP26 Intern and Supervisor Orientations and Handbooks provide guidance on these and other matters relevant to the program. Working off the Master Intern Training Plan, ACTEDS interns are given the opportunity to attend classes, participate in on-the-job training and go on developmental rotations in order to graduate from the program at the full performance level. All interns participate in an Intern Orientation held at the Pentagon by the CP26 Proponency Office. Additional courses include the Manpower and Force Management Course; Civilian Education System Courses; and the Operations Research System Analysis-Military Applications Course. There are additional courses listed in Appendix E (Master Intern Training Plan) of the CP26 ACTEDS Plan.

Recently, the CP26 Proponency Office solicited for Fiscal Year 16 allocations for the next class of interns. We have interns ready to graduate from the program, those completing their first year and those that are just starting on their journey through the program. In addition to recruiting strong interns, the CP26 Proponency Office also selects Supervisors with a keen interest in nurturing this talent. If you are interested in becoming an intern supervisor, contact the CP26 Proponency Office for more information.

CP26 has a strong record of achieving positive results with the intern program.
- Interns currently on-board: 26
- Interns on-board since 2005:119
- Interns still with CP26 since 2005: 83

• Date Taken: 09.03.2015
• Date Posted: 09.04.2015 10:49
• Story ID: 175294
• Location: THE PENTAGON, DC, US