This summer internship program, offered in partnership with the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, gives undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of degree programs the opportunity to gain experience in a local government setting.
As part of the program, students get the opportunity to bring their unique perspectives, experiences and ideas to departments within the county’s Economic Growth and Community Investment (EGCI) service team, specifically the Community & Economic Development, Public Works, and Housing Stability departments and the county’s Health and Wellness service team, specifically the Food Security/Urban Agriculture team. The internship program offers students three months of experience during the summer, with the potential to extend through the end of the academic year. Students from any college or university may apply.
Undergraduate and/or graduate students with an interest in public policy and planning are encouraged to apply. Seven internship for the summer of 2025 are available. This paid internship program offers students three months of full-time experience during the summer, with the potential to extend through the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applications close on Tuesday, February 11th