JONESBORO — A new partnership between Clayton County schools and county government has created a paid internship program for juniors and seniors to work in one of the county’s numerous departments.
According to Human Resources Director Pamela Ambles, the program will provide on-the-job training, expose students to a public service work environment and provide career opportunities.
The goal is to have 10 to 15 scholars participate per school year. Each will earn $15 an hour and work no more than 15 hours per week.
Students enrolled in a Career, Technical & Agricultural Education pathway will be recommended to the program by the school system’s work-based learning coordinator.
Human Resources Officer Ryan Shaw will act as the county’s liaison.
Shaw said the program will be a great opportunity.
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