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This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Clinton County Commissioner, Angela Harding through the PA CareerLink program, "Bridges to the Future."
This is an experience I'd recommend to anyone looking to gain real-world experience, learn new skills, and yes, even earn a little extra cash along the way.
CareerLink offers countless opportunities for young people to grow into productive, capable workers, and I'm grateful I got to be part of it.
As an intern with county government, I was able to pursue one of my passions: video production and editing. Over the course of the summer, I created a promotional video showcasing everything that makes Clinton County great, along with a special project celebrating America's 250th birthday. The latter project, in particular, was one of the highlights of my summer -- filled with laughs, memorable moments, and the satisfaction of putting together something I was proud of.
I want to extend my thanks to everyone who lent a hand; their willingness to help made all the difference. Beyond the video work, I came away with a much deeper understanding of just how many departments make up county government, and how directly their work affects the people of Clinton County.
I won't pretend I have it all figured out -- I'm still learning and still piecing things together -- but one thing became clear to me: everyone here is working toward the same goal of serving the community.
I was also struck by how different county government feels compared to the federal level. Both make decisions that carry real weight, but at the county level, political party isn't the dividing line as it so often is nationally.
Local government is about local impact, and that changes the whole dynamic.
If there's one thing I'll carry forward from this experience, it's a deeper appreciation for what community and unity can accomplish. Great things aren't built by one person alone -- they're built by people working together.
I spent the summer interacting with the commissioners and staff, who put up with me for months, and thanks to their patience and willingness to include me, I was able to produce work I'm proud of.
I hope, in turn, I gave them a good look at what it's like to work alongside someone younger.
Finally, I want to say thank you -- to all the staff, to the commissioners, and especially to Commissioner Harding, for believing in me and letting me tag along this summer!
Devon Well is a Jersey Shore Area High School student in the Class of 2028.