ACCG officially launched the Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP), developed in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education at the 2010 Annual Meeting. At this time, ACCG also announced a $250,000 grant awarded to ACCG from the Georgia Department of Labor to fund internships. To date, over 140 students have interned for more than 50 counties throughout the state.

In September, the Georgia County Internship Program hosted an Intern Conference at the Georgia Aquarium. At this conference, students had the opportunity share experiences with peers as well as to hear from career services directors, county human resources directors and former county interns on next steps to take in starting a career in county government. ACCG President Lamar Paris spoke to the students about the importance of civic engagement and all interns received a certificate as recognition of their participation in the program.

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If your county would like to participate in this program and has not been previously approved by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, you may apply by downloading the employer application