Commissioners rename county paid internship program after Carl Malaney

May 11, 2026

El Paso County renamed its pilot paid internship program the 'Carl Malaney paid internship program' and approved making the internship a continuing county policy; the court noted 40 interns have been onboarded since inception and 15% have been hired into county positions.

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El Paso County commissioners on May 11 approved a revision renaming and removing 'pilot' status from the county’s paid-internship policy, adopting the "Carl Malaney Paid Internship Program" name to honor the late employee. Human Resources representatives briefed the court on program history and outcomes: 40 interns onboarded since inception and a 15% conversion rate from intern to full-time county employment.

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