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County leaders pitch careers, internships and growth at Fairfield County student summit
Summary
County officials, municipal leaders and partner organizations addressed students about county operations, careers in public service and internships; the day included a mock council, a Q&A with a senator's regional director and a presentation on planning and public‑works needs.
County leaders and community partners used a student leadership summit at the Fairfield County Administration building to introduce career paths, internships and local government functions to high‑school seniors.
Jean Stevens, Fairfield County’s public information officer, opened the program and described the county’s communications work and an upcoming internship program that will place students in departments including finance and public works. Stevens said the county employs about 300 full‑time staff and works with 15 media partners to promote county initiatives.
Deputy Administrator Jonathan Burrows urged students to develop practical skills and mentors, and noted public works maintains roughly 212 miles of county roads. ‘‘Every day is different,’’ Burrows told students, describing the mix of meetings, employee issues and citizen complaints that administrators handle during budget season.
Vic Carpenter, the county administrator, framed local…
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