January 25, 2025
At the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2), we empower the next generation of innovators through our summer internship program for Clay County High School students. Each summer, CMI2 interns at our Adaptive Experimentation Facility (AEF) at Fort Andrew play a pivotal role in supporting our nation’s warfighters by contributing to developing the unique military training and experimentation facility in Lizemores.
As we prepare for the third iteration of our internship program, we are pleased to introduce CMI2 Ignite. Building on the foundation of our successful internship programs in 2023 and 2024, CMI2 Ignite offers Clay County students work experience opportunities with our experienced on-site staff, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
The CMI2 internship is a chance to make a real impact while building valuable skills for your future career. Interns collaborate on innovative projects, helping to shape the future of military training and support our CMI2 mission in meaningful ways.
Program Overview
In the summer of 2025, interns will support the AEF through the CMI2 Ignite program. As part of their summer employment experience, the interns will assist every division within the AEF, contributing to key initiatives and tasks.
Interns will engage in various tasks related to Experimentation, including support for special events and domestic operations; Technology Integration, focusing on course and site development and red teaming support; and Community Involvement, which entails implementing strategic partnerships, community outreach, and engagement initiatives. Additionally, they will provide operational support, leadership education, and assistance to all division components across Fort Andrew.
- The CMI2 AEF Ignite Summer Intern Program is on-site/in-person at the AEF Fort Andrew Facility in Lizemores, WV.
- All CMI2 internships are paid.
- This internship is full-time, approximately 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (occasional weekends), from early June through the beginning of August.
- Internships begin in early June.
- Interns are invited to weekly presentations to hear from military and industry leaders.
Who Should Apply
The CMI2 Ignite opportunity is available for students in Clay County, West Virginia. Interested applicants from the surrounding areas may also apply, but preference is given to Clay County residents.
Applicants for all positions should be self-starters, aged 16-18, currently enrolled in high school, recent high school graduates, or possess a GED. Individuals with problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.
All applications must be submitted by FEBRUARY 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
No late applicants or applications emailed will be considered.
Key Dates
- JAN 25, 2025 – Application Opens
- FEB 20, 2025 – Application Closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
- FEB 24 – MAR 14, 2025 – Selected candidate interviews at CCHS.
- MAR 28, 2025 – Offer announcement emailed to selected applicants on or before Friday, March 28, 2025.
- APR 11, 2025 – Final acceptance confirmation to CMI2.
- MAY 1, 2025 – Employment paperwork deadline.
- JUNE 9, 2025 – Day 1/CMI2 Ignite Internship Orientation*
*Subject to change pending Clay County Schools.
