Have All Federal Internships been Cancelled?

[Anonymous]

Still on for a big contractor, for now.

[Anonymous]

DD’s summer internship with the VA canceled, said it fell under DEI. How can a psychology research internship VA fall under DEI? So sad that veterans are harmed and are not valued for their service and sacrifice. Sad state of our country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD’s summer internship with the VA canceled, said it fell under DEI. How can a psychology research internship VA fall under DEI? So sad that veterans are harmed and are not valued for their service and sacrifice. Sad state of our country.

For some reason, this administration has concluded that the diversity a veteran provides, the equity in providing opportunities for them in inclusive spaces is somehow evil. Aside from the apparent need to be vindictive, I dont understand 99% of what this administration is trying to do. Its completely unhinged, idiotic and divorced from reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD’s summer internship with the VA canceled, said it fell under DEI. How can a psychology research internship VA fall under DEI? So sad that veterans are harmed and are not valued for their service and sacrifice. Sad state of our country.

For some reason, this administration has concluded that the diversity a veteran provides, the equity in providing opportunities for them in inclusive spaces is somehow evil. Aside from the apparent need to be vindictive, I dont understand 99% of what this administration is trying to do. Its completely unhinged, idiotic and divorced from reality.

Especially hypocritical since Vance himself got into Yale law school (from OSU) as a DEI hire since he was a veteran. So DEI opened doors for Vance but he wants to lock them behind him.

Reminds me what Harris said her mom taught her: "You may be the first, make sure you're not the last". The opposite of the Vance philosophy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD’s summer internship with the VA canceled, said it fell under DEI. How can a psychology research internship VA fall under DEI? So sad that veterans are harmed and are not valued for their service and sacrifice. Sad state of our country.

For some reason, this administration has concluded that the diversity a veteran provides, the equity in providing opportunities for them in inclusive spaces is somehow evil. Aside from the apparent need to be vindictive, I dont understand 99% of what this administration is trying to do. Its completely unhinged, idiotic and divorced from reality.

Especially hypocritical since Vance himself got into Yale law school (from OSU) as a DEI hire since he was a veteran. So DEI opened doors for Vance but he wants to lock them behind him.

Reminds me what Harris said her mom taught her: "You may be the first, make sure you're not the last". The opposite of the Vance philosophy.

And Clarence Thomas before him

[Anonymous]

We were told to cancel all hires who were hired pre Jan 20 but started post Jan 20, so that was all summer students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were told to cancel all hires who were hired pre Jan 20 but started post Jan 20, so that was all summer students.

Horrible!!

[Anonymous]

What about summer research internships at universities? Will all of those be canceled too with the DOE cutbacks/budget reductions?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DoD internships through the SMART Scholars program haven’t been canceled yet I don’t think.

Part of me hopes these kids still keep their internships, but it’s also really depressing to think some students may have internships when public servants with decades of experience are being fired as our government is actively dismantled. This is all just so upsetting!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD’s summer internship with the VA canceled, said it fell under DEI. How can a psychology research internship VA fall under DEI? So sad that veterans are harmed and are not valued for their service and sacrifice. Sad state of our country.

For some reason, this administration has concluded that the diversity a veteran provides, the equity in providing opportunities for them in inclusive spaces is somehow evil. Aside from the apparent need to be vindictive, I dont understand 99% of what this administration is trying to do. Its completely unhinged, idiotic and divorced from reality.

This makes me so angry. For years, the MAGAs in my life have been whining about how the Democrats disrespect veterans. I didn't think it was true then, but holy crap, this is the ultimate disrespect.

[Anonymous]

This has been very dissapointing for many college students who believed they secured a good summer opportunity. They should have honored the internships this year and made changes for the following.

[Anonymous]

So many kids are left scrambling. If they knew earlier they could have applied to other positions.

[Anonymous]

The atmosphere is so bad right now it would probably not be a good experience unfortunately. Remember Voigt wants to tramatize them all every day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about summer research internships at universities? Will all of those be canceled too with the DOE cutbacks/budget reductions?

Many REUs funded by NSF have been canceled.

[Anonymous]

DC had offer rescinded at a company that does most of its work for federal agencies. So the fallout is beyond just kids working at/for the government. Starting all over but not optimistic that another job will be found at this point.