FBI Philadelphia Opens Teen Academy Applications for Summer 2026
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The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is accepting applications for its Teen Academy programs for summer 2026, with sessions scheduled in Abington, Williamsport, and Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Gloucester, New Jersey. Open to rising 9th through 12th grade students, the program provides an inside look at FBI operations including national security, cyber and violent crimes, crisis negotiations, SWAT, and evidence response teams. Applications must be submitted online by May 30, 2026.
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The FBI Philadelphia Field Office announced the opening of applications for its annual Teen Academy programs serving high school students across the region. Four sessions will be held in summer 2026 across Pennsylvania and New Jersey locations. The program offers students exposure to various FBI functions including national security, cyber investigations, violent crimes, crisis negotiations, SWAT operations, and evidence response.
Interested students and families should note the May 30, 2026 application deadline. Schools and community organizations in the affected regions may want to share this opportunity with eligible students. The program represents the FBI's community outreach efforts aimed at engaging youth in public service careers.
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FBI Philadelphia Public Affairs Specialist Sofia Kettler philadelphia.media@fbi.gov Share on X X.com Share on Facebook Facebook Email Email
April 24, 2026
FBI Philadelphia Teen Academy Applications Now Open
PHILADELPHIA—The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is now accepting applications for our Teen Academies for summer 2026. Our Teen Academy programs give high school students an opportunity to get a look into today’s FBI.
Open to rising 9th through 12th grade high school students, this program gives an inside look at some aspects of the FBI from national security to cyber and violent crimes. Students also get visibility of our division’s critical response groups to include weapons of mass destruction, crisis negotiations, SWAT, and our Evidence Response Team.
This year, the FBI Philadelphia Field Office will be hosting four sessions: Abington, Williamsport, and Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Gloucester, New Jersey.
“FBI Philadelphia is excited to continue providing teens across our region with the unique opportunity to connect firsthand and work alongside our Bureau personnel,” said Wayne A. Jacobs, special agent in charge of FBI Philadelphia. “For students who are motivated by the FBI mission, to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution, we encourage you to apply to the FBI Teen Academy and learn how you can play a role in advancing our mission through a career in public service.”
Applicants must submit paperwork online by Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The Teen Academy Applications and additional information can be found here: Community Outreach — FBI.
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