Cherokee County seeks funds for summer student internships

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has approved four grant applications of $2,400 each to fund summer internships with the county.

The grants are sought from the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation for the 2021 Georgia County Internship Program, according to a staff report to commissioners.

The internships are for a fire department history researcher for Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; creating and implementing a fun and interactive fitness program for the Adventures Express and KAOS therapeutic children’s camps for Recreation and Parks; a wellness specialist to work with older homebound seniors and active adults at Senior Services; and marketing, promoting and implementing the Adopt-a-Road program for Recycling/Keep Cherokee Beautiful.

The positions are for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students or recent college graduates. Information: https://bit.ly/3s4vKqa

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