The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) hosts a week long training event for high school students at the FBI Academy every summer called the Youth Leadership Program (YLP). Qualified candidates must be 14, 15, or 16 years old at the start date of the program. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE AGE REQUIREMENT.

Each of our 48 chapters may elect to send a student to represent their chapter during this prestigious program. To be selected, a student must have demonstrated high academic standards and good citizenship, and they must be nominated by an FBINA graduate in good standing. Chapter representatives interview the candidates and select their choice to attend the program. The candidates’ qualifications are reviewed by the Executive Office and the YLP Coordinator, who make the final selection.

The program is made possible through the cooperation of the FBI, and both tuition and lodging are free. Each chapter pays for their candidate’s travel expenses, and most chapters send some spending money with the student. While the program is not offered exclusively for those choosing a career in law enforcement, interested candidates should possess a desire to gain knowledge in the American system of criminal justice, including police organization, leadership and the structure and operation of criminal courts. Participants will also be expected to share the knowledge gained with their peers following completion of the program.

The 2024 YLP Program is scheduled for June 20-28, 2024.

Completed applications, including the required essay, must be submitted to Chief Garret Atkin through email at gatkin@syracuseut.gov, by 5:00pm on February 2, 2024.

The application and essay paperwork can be obtained from Chief Garret Atkin at: gatkin@syracuseut.gov, or you may contact him at 801-825-4400 with any questions.

Interviews will be held on Friday, March 16, 2024, at the Salt Lake City FBI Office. All candidates who meet minimum requirements, and have submitted their completed applications and essay, will be notified of their exact interview time prior to the interview date.

Candidates must meet or exceed the following basic qualifications:

- Rising Sophomore & Juniors, who will be age 14, 15, or 16 at the start of the YLP session;

- Must have an equivalent of a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;

- Must have a satisfactory school attendance and citizenship record;

- Must be physically capable of participating in ALL elements of YLP; and,

- Must have health insurance.

2024 YLP Timeline

November 30, 2023

Applications available from the Chapter's YLP Coordinator.

February 2, 2024

Deadline for Applications to be submitted to the Chapter's YLP Coordinator.

March 29, 2024

All Candidate Nominations Packages from Chapters/Associations are due to the FBINAA Executive Office. No candidate nominations will be accepted after this date.

April 19, 2024

The Executive Office will make final vetting /selection of YLP students and Chapters/Associations will be notified of their candidate’s acceptance.

April 22, 2024

Acceptance letters, File of Life and other pertinent information will be sent to candidates.

June 20, 2024

Program commences; Students arrive and are picked up at Reagan National Airport.

June 28, 2024

Program ends; Students Graduate and return home.

Additional information:

https://www.fbinaa.org/FBINAA/Training/Youth_Leadership_Program.aspx