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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT


Item No. A.i. For Meeting of: October 15, 2019

ITEM TITLE:	Summary report regarding the 2019 Council Mentorship - Internship Program
SUBMITTED BY:	Helen A. Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Markham, Chief, Yakima Fire Department John Carney, Information Technology Services Division Manager Robert Peterson, Airport Director, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

A report summarizing the conclusion of the 2019 Council Mentorship – Internship Program is attached. The program is an opportunity for high school students to learn about and increase their knowledge of government. Five students worked at the City in an internship during the summer of 2019. One student worked with the Yakima Fire Department, two students worked with the Information Technology Services Division, one student worked with the Legal Department, and one student worked with the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. The services that the Interns performed at the departments are summarized in the report.

ITEM BUDGETED:	NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:	Neighborhood and Community Building

APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:

Interim City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Upload Date	Type
	Memo to City Council	10/8/2019	Backup Material
	Letter re mentorship and internship program dated 10-1-19	10/8/2019	Backup Material