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Commissioners hear update on Samsung internship program; county highlights local student placements
Summary
County officials updated the court on a long-running internship partnership with Samsung that has placed nearly 100 local students into paid internships; one graduating intern was recognized in the meeting.
Williamson County Commissioners Court received an update on a partnership with Samsung that provides paid internships to local students, and the court recognized a recent intern who will attend the University of Texas.
Commissioner Bowles introduced the update, saying county discussions with Samsung led to a collaborative internship program with Taylor Independent School District. Commissioner Bowles said Samsung is graduating its fourth class of about two dozen students and that "to date, they've nearly had a 100 students go through the program." He described paid internships spanning chemical and electrical engineering, communications and computer science and said participants have gone on to colleges such as Texas State, the University of Texas and Texas A&M.
The court asked Alex Rose Montgomery from Samsung's government relations office to stand along with a recent intern, Ursula Bridal, who was introduced as graduating from Taylor High School and planning to attend the University of Texas to study youth and community studies. Commissioner Bowles said the internship offers "first hand experience" and local students have moved into advanced manufacturing and environmental sciences careers.
The update was presented as informational and required no vote; the court publicly recognized the student and congratulated Samsung on the program.
