The Indian Resource Development and Internship (IRDI) Program marked its seventh year by continuing to assist Indian tribes in developing a managerial, professional, and scientific corps of American Indians through college academic education and related practical work experience. Participants attended universities and pursued majors of their choice, considering tribal needs and individual interests. Following the introduction and a brief history of IRDI, the 1981-82 annual report covers: transition to a new leadership (permanent staff and program); recruitment of Indian high school and college (undergraduate and graduate) students; student services (financial aid information, retention, tutoring and counseling, etc.); work experience through part-time, work study, summer jobs, internships, co-op assignments, and employment assistance; student seminars (high school orientation and business seminar), and adult seminars (Indian women's professional advancement, real property seminar), and agricultural and economic development activities). Other topics of the report include: program support from Trust and Real Property Management, College of Engineering, Native American Engineering Program, institutions, tribes, and organizations; institute development (history, strategy, support, and future); advisory committees; New Mexico 1982-83 legislation; and proposal to the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Numerous appendices include examples of letters, job descriptions, lists of participants, etc. (AH)