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Staff urges interns to set goals as DeKalb program places youth across departments
Summary
Program staff encouraged interns to set goals and look for placements aligned with career interests; organizers reiterated the program’s workforce-readiness goals and departmental placements.
At the program launch, staff urged interns to define objectives for their summer placements and to look for opportunities that align with longer-term career goals. "Give yourself a goal of what you're trying to achieve this summer," a staff member said. "You have an opportunity to work for companies that may be within the line of work that you want to do every day."
Reporters and organizers said the program is designed to prepare participants for success in today’s competitive workforce while helping them explore potential career paths. Organizers also reiterated that interns are placed across county departments to work alongside professionals and gain practical experience.
