Annual FBI Youth Academy
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
9am to 4pm
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Youth Academy Program (YAP) was created in 2001 to educate high school (rising Juniors) & college students about the mission, goals and inner workings of the FBI. In this program, the FBI details the policies, procedures, initiatives and techniques that guide its investigations. Students learn about major investigations and participate in a variety of “hands-on” exercises that illustrate the duties and responsibilities of the FBI. If interested, please contact Ms. Denise M. Taiste, Public Affairs Specialist at 803.551.4352 or by email at denise.taiste@ic.fbi.gov.
FBI Core Values
Rigorous obedience to the Constitution of the United States; Respect for the dignity of all those we protect; Compassion; Fairness; Uncompromising personal and institutional integrity.
The FBI Mission
To uphold the Law; To investigate violations of Federal criminal laws; To protect the United States from foreign intelligence efforts; To provide assistance to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; and to perform these duties in a manner faithful to the Constitution.
Entrance Requirements
Candidates for the Youth Academy Program (YAP) must meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least a junior in high school or above.
- Must obtain permission from parent/guardian, if needed. .
- Must submit a completed application.
- Must be willing to travel to the FBI’s office.
- Must agree to attend the entire day’s session.
For those interested in attending, please have them fill out the attached application and send to me by close of business Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kindest Regards,
Denise M. Taiste
Public Affairs Specialist
FBI Media & Community Relations Unit
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