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Cherokee hosts summer internship program

Rising high school juniors, seniors and 2022 graduates in Cherokee County may apply for a paid summer internship. (Courtesy of Cherokee County)

Credit: Cherokee County

Credit: Cherokee County

Rising high school juniors, seniors and 2022 graduates in Cherokee County may apply for a paid summer internship. (Courtesy of Cherokee County)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
May 9, 2022

A summer internship program by the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative begins June 6 until July 15.

Select rising high school juniors, seniors and 2022 graduates will be paid to work in one of Cherokee’s top industries.

Internships range from marketing/social media to manufacturing and more.

View roles and apply for the Cherokee Summer Internship Program at cherokeega.org/internship.

Applications will be accepted until all roles are filled.

As a part of the application process, applicants must write a 200- to 400-word statement on why they want to be considered for the program.

Applicants are asked to continue checking back as more internship opportunities are added.

To see a video about the program, go to youtu.be/7X-nDeJ2KVE.

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