Seven local high school and college-aged students participated in the summer internship program, which gives young people hands-on work experience in fields of interest. This year’s interns worked in the city’s communications and parks departments, as well as with the police and fire departments. Others gained experience at Mercy Health–St. Rita’s, ArtSpace Lima and Family Promise.

All week, students explored careers in STEM and manufacturing through hands-on experiences at local businesses and organizations.