FY25 Premier College Internship Program (PCIP)

The Premier College Intern Program is designed to prepare program participants for future science, technology, engineering, mathematics, cyber, acquisition, intelligence, mission critical and vocational/technical specialty positions in the Air Force Civilian Service.

This objective is accomplished by:

• Recruiting and selecting high-caliber candidates
• Strategically placing interns with managers committed to development
• Building competent, effective, and productive employees
• Providing training and challenging assignments
• Deliberate mentorship by higher-level management

Premier College Interns (PCIs) will have the opportunity to access special projects using cutting edge technology, while under the mentorship of senior managers. The paid 12-week internship will occur during the summer of their Junior year (before heading into Senior year) for undergraduate participants. A few positions may be available for exceptional college sophomores. Upon graduation and completing program requirements, a Premier College Intern may be eligible for a full-time position into an Air Force formal training program - PALACE Acquire (PAQ) or COPPER Cap.

AFRL FY25 PCIP Allocations: 10
Locations: Rome, NY; Kirtland AFB, NM; Wright Patterson AFB, OH

• U.S. Citizenship
• Enrollment as a full-time student in a baccalaureate degree program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.95 or higher
• Obtain necessary security background checks/clearance
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution 
• Must have completed at least 60 credit hours in program and have at least one full year remaining in degree program.