Join us in welcoming the latest group of 23 interns, known as Cohort V, to the City of Raleigh. These individuals will be sharing and expanding their knowledge across several city divisions, with a particular focus on Raleigh Water.
Internships are essential for many college students to build their futures and gain practical experience in their chosen fields. The Community Climate Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students from the Triangle area a chance to work with various departments in the City of Raleigh, including Raleigh Water. Over ten weeks, these interns will gain hands-on experience in local government and witness the impact of their work on the city.
The City of Raleigh also benefits from this program. Employee Nina Barrett noted: “Interns often bring fresh ideas, new approaches to projects, and a pulse on emerging trends. It’s always a two-way street, and we welcome the opportunity to learn from them just as much as we hope to teach them.”
Here are some statistics from the 2024-2025 program:
– 98% of interns earned credentials through Partnership Raleigh Professional Development or Bank of America Workforce Development Academy.
– 52% of participants were from underrepresented backgrounds.
– All interns completed their academic pursuits.
– 92% secured employment post-program—either with the City or through Partnership Raleigh partners.
If you encounter our new interns at places like the Raleigh Water Lab or working on Capital Improvement Projects, feel free to greet them. Special mention goes out to Sydney Best, Luke Bernsten, Finley Cain, Paige Cook, Janiya Douglas, Jaylyn Durham, William Garrett, Marcus Gibbs, Leonard Johnson, Chayse Jones, Max Li, Tyler Mance, Hannah McCloskey, Rosa Ramirez-Garcia, Claudio Sanchez, Imani Taylor, Thomas Tobul and Tehya Weaver.
We wish our interns a productive summer filled with learning about how local government tackles environmental and community challenges. As Barrett put it: “These lessons will serve them whether they continue in public service or other sectors.”
