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Nobles County approves $116,485.90 budget for 2025 internship program administered by SW MN PIC
Summary
The board approved a proposed 2025 Nobles County internship program budget of $116,485.90 to continue a county internship initiative run by the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council; the estimate assumes 15 interns at $17/hour for 12 weeks.
The Nobles County Board approved a proposed annual budget of $116,485.90 to continue the county internship program, which the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council would administer. The program in 2024 placed 15 interns with local employers; county materials estimate the 2025 cost assuming 15 students, $17 per hour, 29 hours per week and a 12-week term.
Commissioner Chris Dybevick moved the motion to approve the proposed annual budget and Commissioner Bob Paplow seconded; the minutes record the motion as duly passed. Several employers in 2024 signaled they would extend job offers to interns at program conclusion, according to the meeting materials. The minutes do not list specifics of employer commitments or how many formal job offers resulted from the 2024 placements.
