FAYETTE COUNTY, GA – Firsthand experience is one of the best ways to teach the next generation how government works. Fayette County Public Works continued its effort to expose young people to government careers through its summer internship program. “Our internship program is about building life experiences, understanding career paths, and learning what it’s like to work for local government,” said Bradley Klinger, assistant director. “It gives interns exposure to what we do and how government operates. It’s also about creating opportunities for growth. They cross-train with other departments and get exposure to areas they’re interested in.” The Road Department welcomed both high school and college students for the internship. “Working alongside adults as a teenager was a beneficial part of my internship,” said Zion Listenbee, a junior at Whitewater High School. “It helped me grow and gave me awareness of the realities of everyday work at Fayette County.” “I participated in the equipment operator internship,” Listenbee said. “The first thing I learned was safety. While learning to operate different machinery, I was able to move scrap metal behind the Road Department. I learned to identify different utility lines when working on projects in various county neighborhoods. The internship required a lot of teamwork, which I enjoyed. There was a lot of work, but being part of a team made the experience fun.” Victoria Johnson, a sophomore at Southern Crescent Technical College…
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