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The Georgia County Internship Program

The Georgia County Internship Program partners with colleges to offer internships in various county departments, providing students with practical insights into county governance. The program supports students with work space, supervision, and meaningful projects. Counties can participate through activities like drafting ordinances, grant writing, GIS mapping, and budget projects. Interested counties submit applications, review job postings, interview and hire students, ensuring compliance with program requirements. For more details, visit the Georgia County Internship Program website and social media pages.

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The Georgia County Internship Program

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  1. The Georgia County Internship Program A partnership between the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE) Michele NeSmith, ACCG Research and Policy Development Director

  2. The Georgia County Internship Program connects college students with Georgia county internships. The program provides students with opportunities to intern in various county departments throughout the state for a hands-on understanding of the inner workings of county government. Mission Statement

  3. Adequate Work Space • On Site Supervision • Substantive Projects Program Requirements for Counties

  4. Write Press Releases • Design or update county website • Draft a county ordinance • Participate in grant writing • Prepare studies and reports on various county programs • Prepare GIS mapping and programming • Create databases and develop templates • Assist with budget projects and preparation • Assist with event planning • Aid with stormwater complaints Examples of Projects

  5. Complete Application • Submit to ACCG • Job posting review and placement How Counties Apply

  6. Provide point person for the program to ACCG • Receive applications from students • Interview Students • Hire Students (ensure all personnel requirements are met) • Coordinate start and end date, work schedule and university paperwork County Responsibilities

  7. Georgia County Internship Program (www.georgiacountyinternships.org) • Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-County-Internship-Program/335750488970) • Twitter (http://twitter.com/GaCoInternships) Resources

  8. Questions ?

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