Westchester County Executive George Latimer congratulated 10 local high school students who completed the Westchester County Government’s Summer Volunteer Fellowship Program. The program provides eligible high school and college students with the opportunity to gain professional experience, build leadership skills, work closely with experienced staffers and learn about County government.
Latimer said: “These students are our future leaders and we want to provide a foundation for them, right here in Westchester County, so they can begin to explore the opportunities available in local government. We want to show them how they can be instrumental in creating a better society by giving them a deeper understanding of how County government works.”
Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Relations Copernicus Crane, who crafted the program said: “These high school students were mature, accountable, and intelligent. They displayed unique critical thinking and leadership skills and their work product was thorough and expansive despite the often advanced topics they were expected to research. We were lucky to have them, and I wish them the best as they move forward in their endeavors.”
The fellows volunteered for roughly 4 to 6 weeks as part of senior alternative programs from 5 different Westchester high schools. Fellows researched County-wide issues, drafted executive summaries, assisted in facilitating and promoting community events and otherwise supported day-to-day operations.
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