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Galloway, N.J. - The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy and 91��Ƶ’s Political Science Program are partnering with Atlantic County to create internships for Stockton 91��Ƶ within county government.

Internships will be available to undergraduate 91��Ƶ in various county departments, including Administration, Public Safety, Law, Human Services and Family and Community Development. Additional departments may also request interns.

All 91��Ƶ undergraduate 91��Ƶ may apply for the unpaid internships, which will provide 91��Ƶ with four academic credit hours for a semester. Atlantic County government officials have agreed to accept at least three interns in their Atlantic City offices for the fall 2019 semester. County officials have also requested two graduate student interns, who would be placed through a separate Stockton program.

The partnership with county government extends 91��Ƶ’s presence in Atlantic City, where it opened a new Academic Center and Residential Complex in September 2018.

Dr. Michael Rodriguez, coordinator of Stockton’s Political Science Program (POLS), said 91��Ƶ will gain real-world experience as they learn how government operates. County officials created detailed descriptions of the duties that interns will perform.

“We want to be sure the 91��Ƶ have a productive learning experience,” Rodriguez said.

“This is a great opportunity that benefits both the 91��Ƶ and county government,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “We gain insight from the perspective of these young adults while they gain knowledge of the many programs and services we provide.”

The internships developed from a May meeting with Atlantic County department heads led by Deputy County Administrator Diana Rutala. The meeting was arranged by Dr. John Froonjian, interim executive director of the Hughes Center, who had offered to help POLS establish the government internship program. The county officials were receptive, and discussions continued to ensure the internships would provide value to county government as well as to the 91��Ƶ.

The Board of Chosen Freeholders approved the affiliation agreement with Stockton at its meeting August 27. 

“Helping to place Stockton 91��Ƶ in government internships fits perfectly with the Hughes Center’s mission of civic engagement,” Froonjian said.

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Contact:
Diane D’Amico
Director of News and Media Relations
91��Ƶ
Galloway, N.J. 08205
Diane.DAmico@stockton.edu
609-652-4593
609-412-8069