What is the Local Government Intern Program?

“Learning about civic involvement through hands-on experiences.”

• Learn about county government and how it works and what services it offers.
• Learn how to make a difference in your community.
• Designed for high school juniors and seniors in Madison County Schools.

Why Participate?

• Adults, as well as young people, feel alienated from government. This program will help you feel more connected.
• Research shows that youth involved in this type of learning experiences adopt a more positive attitude towards government. This will help you feel more interested in government.
• You get to interact with county supervisors, county departments, the judges and courts, and visit interesting places in the county.

What Do Past Participants Say?

• I look at my community from a whole new perspective.
• I recognize the wide range of services that the county provides.
• I will participate in government because I know that I can make a difference.
• I am more aware of government and it’s function.
• I plan to register to vote and be an informed voter.
• I am seriously considering a profession in government and political science.
• I had fun and I looked at government first hand.

What Do I Need To Do To Find Out More?

If you are interested in more information about this and other civic programs contact Terri Lanterman at TLL7&@cornell.edu.