State and Local Government

Many students graduate high school without learning about state or municipality governance, yet knowledge of how to govern at a more local level is just as important as how to govern on a federal level. State and local government interns receive guidance from governors, state legislators, mayors, and city managers. Take advantage of the opportunity to see how policy directly impacts different neighborhoods and communities.

Danielle with Sheryl Mitchell the City Manager for Albion. Spotlight: Danielle Nelson, ’17

During the spring 2015 semester, Danielle interned with Sheryl Mitchell, the City Manager for Albion. Danielle was less of an intern and more of an assistant, attending meetings, creating programs for residents, and even impacting policy decisions such as adding bike lanes to the community. This experience will prepare her for a career as a city planner.

Other Offices

State Legislators

  • House Speaker Jase Bolger
  • Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop
  • Senate Minority Leader Mark Schauer
  • State Representative Kate Segal
  • State Senator Gary Peters

State Executive

  • MI Department of Environmental Quality
  • MI Attorney General
  • MI Department of Transportation
  • MI State Board of Education
  • MI Governor Jennifer Granholm

Local Government

  • Miami-Dade School Board
  • Oakland County Dpt of Parks & Rec
  • Portage City Hall
  • Village of Mackinaw City
  • St. Clair County Drain Commissioner