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District approves state-funded summer internship program after 127 student applications
Summary
The board approved participation in a state-funded summer internship program administered by Education at Work; the program received 127 applications and the district expects funding for 55–60 students at $750 per student.
The Roswell Independent School District board on April 14 approved the district’s participation in a state‑funded summer enrichment internship program that will place local students with employers this June and July.
Kristen Allard, the district’s community schools lead, told the board Education at Work is the fiscal agent and will handle employer contracts, student onboarding and payroll. She said the district initially aimed for 40 slots but received 127 student applications; 89 students returned signed paperwork and the program now expects funding for about 55 students with capacity to extend to 60 if additional employers come forward. "We actually had 127 students apply, which kind of blew their mind," Allard said.
Under the plan, each funded student generates $750 for the district to support onboarding and coordinators; the district estimated $30,000–$45,000 in received funds depending on final placements. Students will work 14 hours per week and attend six hours of employability training weekly for a total of 20 paid hours. The board approved the program by motion and voice vote.
Administrators reported 34 confirmed employer placements and about 15 employer contracts in process; several city departments including fire and police had committed placements. Staff will continue outreach to employers and coordinate with the fiscal agent on onboarding and liability arrangements.
