Submitted by Matt Harding on Fri, 10/14/2005 - 3:52pm.
Sam,
I'm really glad you are bringing this up, I think it's a very important issue. To many bright people are lost to other cities because of these divisions.
I am in the planning program at PSU and need 400 hours of internship for my degree. The school connection with business doesn't seem to be too bad, but I have noticed that city internships, even unpaid, are difficult to find. I realize the city isn't well off, but I know of people looking for research projects who would probably work for free. There must be a way to utilize them.
Personally, I am interested in transportation planning, but haven't seen any opportunities in your (or any of the other commissioners)department.
So, a good start might be to reach out to students and faculty. I'm happy to set up a meeting if you'd like.
Either way I hope action is actually taken for a change as I have heard this chatter before.
re: BLOG: "Let Knowledge Serve the City" Better
Sam,
I'm really glad you are bringing this up, I think it's a very important issue. To many bright people are lost to other cities because of these divisions.
I am in the planning program at PSU and need 400 hours of internship for my degree. The school connection with business doesn't seem to be too bad, but I have noticed that city internships, even unpaid, are difficult to find. I realize the city isn't well off, but I know of people looking for research projects who would probably work for free. There must be a way to utilize them.
Personally, I am interested in transportation planning, but haven't seen any opportunities in your (or any of the other commissioners)department.
So, a good start might be to reach out to students and faculty. I'm happy to set up a meeting if you'd like.
Either way I hope action is actually taken for a change as I have heard this chatter before.
Regards,
Matt