I learned the value and importance of local government to the public in a way I never really thought of before. I also got to see just how much life can be improved for residents at the local level versus the national level like I have learned in my studies. I enjoyed being able to partake in a project that allowed me to directly help the residents of Dormont.

I am not sure where to start. Going in with a very blank slate of what local government is being able to expand my knowledge instantly has been so much fun. Seeing all the intricacies of local government going from contracts, legislation, management, budget, HR, and the legal boundaries[;] it is absolutely incredible everything that I learned.

This program was not only educational, it was fun! It was wonderful to meet so many smart and hardworking students, as well as the staff of LGA who were all so inspiring, supportive, and kind. Being surrounded by these kinds of people encouraged me to work diligently and learn as much as I could during this experience. I would 100% recommend this program to any student interested in working in local government, as well as students without much knowledge of what local government entails, like me.

The community of fellow interns was a great new resource to have people to network with and relate to. I was able to become closer with interns that attend the same university as me as well as create connections at new universities and academic levels. The placement experience fully enveloped me in doing meaningful, helpful work that gave me experiences to guide my career and academic path.

I would 101% recommend the MIP with LGA to any and every one that is remotely interested in local government. The MIP provides grassroots, personal approaches to every aspect of administration, be it for a COG, Borough, or Township.

This internship has helped me develop as a future professional, but also as a general citizen who will now always have an understanding of what goes on within government administrative offices and in other facets of government.

The Municipal Intern Program is a very well-organized and co-beneficial program for both interns and municipalities. It always felt like such a low-risk/high-quality internship because of the support from the Local Government Academy. The pay was an added bonus as the pandemic made both the internship and job search difficult.

Learning all of the ins and outs of public administration definitely helped me with gaining the desired knowledge of local government management. My placement with Reserve provided assistance to all departments within the township and aided residents with information. The Municipal Intern Program is a perfect way to gain professional experience within the field of local government.

As someone who lives in Alabama for school but Pennsylvania for the summer, I have searched for internships in every single state between here and Alabama and this program is super unique. It allows students to learn about government functions and make an impact in the community they are placed in.

I think this is a great program for someone interested in government and public service at any level. I think that local government plays such an important role in people's lives that everyone should have knowledge about it, and working within a local government is a great experience to better understand. It is also a great professional program, even someone interested in a field other than public service can get valuable skills from this internship.

Learning about the pervasive problem of blight in Allegheny County was really eye opening for me. I gained an appreciation for the importance of strategic, surgical investments to stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize communities. It is not always the huge redevelopment projects that achieve the biggest impact or best results. Smart, targeted investments in the right places can have a positive ripple effect across the larger region.