CPE C2IN Supports APG’s Inaugural Intern Day
Capability Program Executive Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN) participated in Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Inaugural Intern Day, July 15, 2026, delivering valuable perspectives to an informative panel and showcasing several capabilities for nearly 100 interns from across 14 installation organizations.
During the event, representatives from CPE C2IN Project Management (PM) offices allowed interns to explore cutting-edge equipment and sit inside a combat vehicle to get a glimpse into the Soldier experience and how acquisition professionals play a pivotal role in delivering critical warfighting technologies.
Additionally, Ms. Kristy Chau, CPE C2IN human resources analyst, participated on a panel with moderator Mr. Nicholaus Saacks, deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), to offer practical advice on establishing and growing fulfilling careers in the Army.
“When I was 25, I thought I would progress my career by evolving within the same organization, but I learned that growing can also mean taking opportunities within a different organization and expanding your knowledge through new challenges,” Chau said during the panel.
“I definitely encourage you all to take risks and do something you’re uncomfortable with; volunteer and explore outside your bubbles. That’s how you will get to know people and have a better understanding of what a big organization like the Army is all about.”
Throughout the years, CPE C2IN has supported several intern programs including the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program and the Pathways to Technology Early College High School (P-TECH). Ms. Chau began as a Pathways Intern at the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in 2019, before launching into her first career position as a management and program analyst, leading student intern programs and supporting recruitment and staffing initiatives. Following her tenure at ATC, she advanced through roles at CECOM as a human resource specialist, ultimately leading to her current position at CPE C2IN.
“With everything, take it as an opportunity to grow. Never stop learning, and don’t be afraid to take your career into your own hands,” Chau said in her closing panel remarks.
In addition to learning about new technologies and capabilities, interns also had the opportunity to participate in career development sessions on resume building, interviewing, and how to use AI in the workplace.
The event, led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, highlighted the Army’s emphasis on developing a strong civilian workforce and the many opportunities available for the interns of today to become the defense leaders of the future.
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