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Authorize a SUNY Sullivan Internship Partnership Program
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE AND SUNY SULLIVAN
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizes the value of building strategic partnerships with local educational institutions to promote workforce development and career readiness; and
WHEREAS, SUNY Sullivan has proposed the development of a formal and/or informal internship program to provide students with experiential learning opportunities within the Sullivan County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, such a program may include both for-credit internships during the academic semester and part-time paid internship opportunities throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, for-credit internships would consist of approximately forty-five (45) hours of observation and participation, overseen by SUNY Sullivan faculty and a designated representative of the Sullivan County Legislature, and may be applied toward academic credit; and
WHEREAS, part-time paid internship opportunities may include approximately ten (10) hours of work per week, with duties and supervision defined by the Sullivan County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, participation in the internship program shall require students to meet established academic standing criteria, as determined by SUNY Sullivan in coordination with the Sullivan County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, a formal selection process will be developed to ensure a fair and competitive process, administered in accordance with Co...
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