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Students ask how to get internships, tech and a voice; council points to WorkSource Montgomery, TAPS and virtual testimony
Summary
Students asked about internships, volunteering, technology access and how to make meetings more accessible; council members pointed to WorkSource Montgomery, county TAPS laptops and internet assistance, library programs, newsletters and virtual testimony options as immediate resources.
Several students asked how to find internships, volunteer opportunities, and better access to county programming and information.
Councilmember Natali Fani Gonzalez advised students to begin with school counselors and directed them to WorkSource Montgomery — which operates job‑assistance offices and a mobile van — as an immediate stop for resume help and job placement. She also recommended the Recreation Department, Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the county’s internship programs as options.
On technology, council members said the county’s technology office (TAPS) provides laptops for low‑income residents and that programs exist to subsidize in‑home wireless; libraries offer classes for students and parents. Councilmember Lukey encouraged students to learn how to testify and to sign up for virtual testimony on the council website to influence policy.
Multiple council members also acknowledged that youth outreach could be improved and invited students to work with staff to identify preferred platforms for communication and opportunities such as SSL credit to promote engagement.
