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Successful summer student internship program recognized

Summer 2025 interns and program partners were honored at the August 4 Lancaster school board meeting. From left are Town of Kilmarnock community development coordinator Emilie Webster and intern Tre’Niya Green; Lancaster By the Bay Chamber intern Bailey Lease and executive director Leslie Jingluski; Lancaster County economic development director and assistant county administrator John Bateman and wetlands board intern Nathan Meberg; Lancaster County Public Schools director of career and technical education and workforce readiness Mary Catherine Jones.

Lancaster County Public Schools is committed to ensuring all students develop a comprehensive career plan to prepare them for college, employment, or military service after high school. Internships serve as a valuable way to support initial steps toward future careers, made possible through strong partnerships with local businesses and community organizations.

This summer, students from Lancaster High School participated in work-based learning experiences with several community business partners, including Chesapeake Bank, Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Lancaster County Wetlands Board and the Town of Kilmarnock, reported director of career and technical education and workforce readiness Mary Catherine Jones.

“These internship opportunities provided students with a supportive and engaging environment to gain insights into professional expectations, workplace etiquette and potential career pathways….

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