Category: Public Administration
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August 27, 2025 - Korrin Falk at City of Nampa Public Works
This summer, I was an Extern for the City of Nampa in the Public Works Department. I had the opportunity to learn about some of the employment opportunities within the Public Works Department by shadowing and touring with different professionals. I rode on a chip sealing machine, saw the traffic center, and learned about storm […]
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August 6, 2025 - Kelly Gissel at The City of Nampa Public Works
My externship at the City of Nampa’s Public Works was an exceptional experience in my own education. Though I was able to see many ins and outs of the public sector from transportation to parks & rec, I mainly focused on Nampa’s Water Renewal Facility and its education output. This $165 million infrastructure project transforms […]
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July 10, 2025 - Monica McDonald at Idaho Launch/Idaho Workforce Development
This is my third summer Externing in the STEM program and it never fails to amaze me how much I learn that I can bring back to my students. This summer, I have had the privilege to work for Idaho’s Workforce Development’s Launch Program, which provides grants to graduating seniors to pursue in-demand careers. It […]