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Interns say DeKalb County program 'uplifts' youth and builds career skills
Summary
Participants praised the Summer Youth Employment Program for giving young residents experience and confidence. Interns described the program as uplifting and positioning them for future success.
Several participants at the program launch described the opportunity as both uplifting and practical, saying it helps position young people for future work.
"It makes me feel good that somebody is here and she's showing that she wants to support and encourage young people," one participant said. Another participant said, "Honestly, the whole aspect of it is really just piques my interest from just the fact that it's up uplifting the kids in our own community to the fact that it's also, like, really just putting us in a great position for our future." These remarks framed the program as both a morale boost and a tangible career stepping stone.
A staff member offered practical advice to interns: "Give yourself a goal of what you're trying to achieve this summer. You have an opportunity to work for companies that may be within the line of work that you want to do every day." Organizers and participants said that hands-on placements across county departments are intended to develop work skills and expose interns to public-service careers.
