1. FWISD Vital Link Program
June 28, 2016

2. Program Overview Week long, half-day internship program
June 13-17
June 20-24
The program is designed to demonstrate the connection between what is learned in the classroom and what is needed for success in the workplace.

3. Participating Departments
Park and Recreation
Police
Economic Development
Library
Public Events
Neighborhood Services
Fire
Planning
Municipal Courts
City Manager’s Office

4. Developed park master plans
Learned what it takes to be a FW Police Officer
Learned how to start a small business

5. Learned about our library and its many functions (looked up historical documents)
Saw what it takes to put on a special event at the Convention Center

6. Learned about weatherization
Help wash a fire truck

7. Found out about our court system
Learned about city planning

8. Allocated funds with the City Manager’s Office

9. The FWISD Vital Link Internship program allowed students the opportunity to find out more about our local government and explore careers in public service. Even if these internships don’t lead to a career in government, these youth were given a sense of how our organization works and will no doubt be more informed future voters and citizens of our great city.
Thank you to all the departments and staff who took time out of their busy schedules to make this program a success.