Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Suffolk County Leaders In Training Program Now Accepting Applications

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the Suffolk County Leaders in Training Program for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internship opportunities in county government.  The new program offers real world experience for students interested in gaining professional public sector experience and a true understanding of the mechanics outside of the classroom.  Students must submit applications no later than August 24.

“An internship with the Suffolk County Government provides firsthand, invaluable experience in public service,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “Being exposed to real world inner-government situations and working closely with the teams in our departments is an education in and of itself.”

This program will provide students with an opportunity to interact with Suffolk County’s residents and key community groups, including exposure to the inner workings of County department and agencies.  Over the course of an internship, interns will have the opportunity to liaise with staff on key initiatives and projects to enhance the Suffolk community. Students interested in this program should be detail-orientated professionals, with strong time management and communication skills.

The Suffolk County Leaders in Training Program is a selective program that selects and places candidates within multiple agencies or Departments within Suffolk County government.  Interns are required to work a minimum 15 hours per week, must be 18 or older and currently enrolled in college.  All internships within the program are unpaid.

Students of all areas of study who reside in both Suffolk and Nassau Counties are encouraged to apply.  For more information and/or to apply please visit here.