GET UNIQUE VIEW OF THE FBI AT NEW TEEN ACADEMY
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wo Norwin High School seniors represented
Norwin School District at a newly created FBI
Pittsburgh Teen Academy.
Twelfth-grade students Morgan Pesi and
Hunter Conn attended, along with approximately
50 other students from more than two dozen high
schools in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The FBI Pittsburgh Teen Academy gave local youth
a chance to learn about the FBI and is similar to a
mini-Citizens Academy program. The program helps
high school juniors and seniors explore the world of
law enforcement, build leadership skills and become
positive role models in our community.
Students selected for the Teen Academy spent a
fun, educational, interactive day at the FBI Pittsburgh
Field Office participating in both classroom and
hands-on activities. Classes offered insight into
a number of topics and specialties including the
importance of making good choices when using
online communication platforms, understanding
what the FBI investigates, the requirements of all FBI
applicants and the FBI’s efforts to combat opioids
through our HOPE program.
Students enjoyed numerous hands-on experiences
involving specialized areas of the FBI, such as the
Evidence Response Team. After completing the Teen
Academy, students are more aware of challenges
their communities face, better understand how the
FBI serves their region and are prepared to mentor
their peers.
“This is the first year of the program and we
couldn’t be more proud of the students selected
to participate,” said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in
Charge Robert Jones. “This gives them a real life look
into what working for the FBI would be like and not
every organization offers students that opportunity.”
The daylong program was held on Wednesday,
October 23, 2019. The class participants were
selected based on eligibility requirements and
scoring of the students’ response to an essay
question and letter of recommendation. Another
Teen Academy for high school juniors is expected to
be held in the spring.
Above: FBI Pittsburgh Assistant Special Agent in Charge Nick Boshears
with Norwin High School students Morgan Pesi (upper photo) and
Hunter Conn (lower photo). Below: Learning at the FBI Pittsburgh Teen
Academy. Photos courtesy of FBI Pittsburgh.
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