Opportunities for Employment at United States Naval Academy

I'm exploring career options and was curious about the employment opportunities available at the United States Naval Academy. Are there any programs or positions for high school students interested in working there? Maybe as a summer internship or post-grad option?

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) primarily serves as a four-year undergraduate institution that trains officers for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. While it may not directly hire high school students, there are different ways for high school students to be involved.

For high school students specifically, the USNA offers several summer programs to introduce prospective midshipmen to USNA life. The most notable one is the Summer Seminar, a one-week residential program that provides a taste of life at the Academy. It's not a paid position but can offer valuable insights into life at the Academy.

As for after graduation, the primary form of 'employment' would be becoming a midshipman (otherwise known as a student) at the USNA after high school. If accepted, you would undertake a rigorous academic and physical program, after which you would graduate as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, obligated to serve a minimum of five years militarily.

You may also explore federal work-study opportunities that are available to qualifying midshipmen. These are part-time work positions that allow students to earn money to help pay education expenses while gaining relevant work experience.

Even if you attend a different college, there are additional routes to become involved in naval service, such as through NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) programs at colleges across the country.

On a final note, it's worth saying that typically, you wouldn't seek employment directly at service academies like USNA in the traditional sense. Rather, you would be pursuing a path that leads to a career as an officer in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps, which is a massive commitment on both physical and temporal levels. Please make sure to deeply analyze this commitment if you're considering this path.