Bakersfield College College Corps interns at PAL building
Summary
A grant obtained by Assistant City Manager Maria Lara funded five youth interns working at city hall this summer, with three more openings possible. Medina credited the program for giving local teens their first real jobs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant-funded; the city is not paying the supervisor costs, per council discussion.
Wasco teens gain work experience and a paycheck without leaving town.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The city is partnering with Bakersfield College to host college interns who will tutor and mentor local kids at the PAL building's education room. It's free for the city — the college covers stipends — and about 11 spots remain for local students.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
A grant obtained by Assistant City Manager Maria Lara funded five youth interns working at city hall this summer, with three more openings possible. Medina credited the program for giving local teens their first real jobs.
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