Mikayla Gingrey and Amir Hajirnia named as Fall 2021 Star Trek Command Training Program interns

Mikayla Gingrey (left) and Amir Hajirnia (right) have been selected as Star Trek Command Training Program interns for fall 2021

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 - The Television Academy Foundation and CBS Studios have announced two more interns chosen for the Star Trek Command Training Program. Mikayla Gingrey, a Loyola University student studying writing and television production, and Amir Hajirnia, a CSU Fullerton graduate who majored in Cinema and Television Arts, have been selected for the Fall 2021 internships.

Promising a unique opportunity, this paid internship is a 13-week program designed to provide selected interns with a “360-degree educational immersion in the production process of the Star Trek Universe.”

“This internship truly fulfills one of my lifetime dreams,” Gingrey said of being selected. “I’ve been a huge fan of Star Trek ever since I was a kid. Star Trek taught me how to dream of a brighter future, to embrace my curiosity in going beyond the expected, and to realize that our differences [are] what makes us stronger.”

Amir Hajirnia shared similar sentiments toward being selected, saying “Star Trek is incredibly close to my heart because I remember watching episodes of the original Star Trek series with my dad as a kid and seeing a future where anything was possible [...] Being part of the next generation of storytellers, I am humbled that I will be able to learn from the best in the industry.”

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Gingrey and Hajirnia will be working remotely. The pair began their internships September 7th and will continue into early December. For more information on the Television Academy Foundation, visit emmys.com/foundation. Information on how you can apply to the 2022 Star Trek Command Training Program will be made available in November.