4-H Offering Local Government Intern Programs in Oneida and Madison Counties – Ag Matters

Whether your teens are considering a future in local government or just want to be a contributing citizen, Cornell Cooperative Extension's NYS 4-H Youth Development Program  helps them understand how local government works and the services offered through an internship program.  

The 4-H team of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County offers opportunities for Madison County students to understand the organizational structure of county government, the importance of civic engagement, and the multitude of career opportunities available within the county.

The Local Government Intern Program focuses on learning about civic involvement through hands-on experiences. Youth will learn:

• About county government and how it works and what services it offers.
• How to make a difference in their community.
• Designed for high school juniors and seniors in Madison County Schools
• Youth will interact with county supervisors, county departments, the judges and courts, and visit interesting places within Madison County

The program starts Tuesday, September 22 and ends Tuesday, December 15. The fall semester includes nine sessions that run 8:45 a.m. to 12:00p.m. To register call Alycia Schick at 315-684-3001 ext. 110. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 17.

Oneida County offers a similar program which begins on Oct 14th. If you are interested please contact Chris Weber-Mangini in the CCE Oneida County office by Sept 28th, applications are due by Oct 5th.