Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Youth Support Internship Program

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a joint-service effort led by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. YRRP was created by the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 110-181, Section 582, to support National Guard and Reserve Component (RC) members and their families with critical support, information, services, and referrals throughout the entire deployment cycle (pre, during, and post) to maximize successful reintegration into their communities and civilian roles. Family members are included in the goal to maximize successful transitioning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports YRRP through the Youth Support Internship Program (YSIP). The purpose of YSIP is to award an Extension grant to 1) Design and administer a well-orchestrated nation-wide internship program that engages college students motivated to serve the needs of National Guard and RC military families; 2. Provide interns with youth development educational and facilitation skills; 3. Arrange travel for interns to attend RC events with the goal of delivering youth programs during the DoD YRRP sessions; and 4. Develop a career and workforce development program that provides dedicated mentors to assist interns in the development of their career goals.