Foley Starts High School Intern Program

Foley Starts High School Intern Program

Students from high schools across Baldwin County will have an opportunity to learn local government operations as part of the first class of interns with the city of Foley.
The first group of students was introduced at the Foley City Council meeting Monday, June 2. Suzanne Kellams, Foley human resources director, said the four interns were selected from a pool of about 30 applicants. “They did have to go through an application process,” Kellams said. “They had to provide a resume, and they went through interview coaching with their career coaches at their schools.”
The interns are (above) Aidan Bowers from Foley High School who will work in the Sports Tourism Department. Vicky Gonzalez, a student at the Baldwin Preparatory Academy, will be an intern at the Foley Public Library. Joanna Jardon from St. Michael Catholic High School will be a general government intern. Colton Rice, a student at the Baldwin Preparatory Academy will work as an intern with the Street Department.
Kellams said the city partnered with the Baldwin County Utilities Intern Program to select the students. Foley is conducting its first internship program of this type.
Mayor Ralph Hellmich said internships are a good opportunity for students and the city. “It’s really a great experience. It’s a learning experience for you guys,” he told the students. “You learn how to interact with businesses, it’s a learning experience for us. We get exposed to new folks that might come to work with us if they want to in the future. We wish you encouragement, and I hope it works out well with your departments. I hope you enjoy your summer jobs.”