Dec/Jan 2006Vol. 6, No. 10College Students Find Promising Futures Through Summer Internship Program
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) piloted an internship program in the summer of 2005 for 29 college students served by the State’s child welfare system. "Find Your Future" provides students with relevant work experience that can help them in developing their careers. Internships are provided by a variety of employers, including law and investment firms, publishing companies, public schools, and television stations.
Other activities sponsored by the program include workshops on resume writing, interview training, mentoring opportunities, a visit to the Illinois Supreme Court, and attending baseball games.
DCFS plans to continue the program next summer. Information about the program can be found at http://www.kaleidoscope4kids.org/?page_id=381.