WORK-STUDY
1.
Work-study programs are a cooperative arrangement between an
institution of higher learning and a governmental department.
Work-study students may be available to work with County
departments on a limited and variable basis.
2.
Department heads should check with the Personnel Department
to determine availability of work-study students.
Any request for work-study students must be processed
through the Personnel Department.
Work-study students must sign a waiver of liability before
starting their assignment in a County Department.
3.
In work-study arrangements, reimbursement for the student’s
time is shared by the institution of higher learning
and
the governmental department.
The percentage paid by each party may vary from case
to case.
TOMPKINS
COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
1.
The Tompkins County Internship
Program was created in January 2000 with the purpose of providing
a single funding source for County Departments who identified
research, temporary program needs or special projects. The Program offers temporary employment and volunteer experiences
for students, Community members and members of under-represented
groups in Tompkins County.
2.
Any requests for Internship participants must be processed through
the Personnel Department.
Availability of interns is dependent on funding by the
County Legislature.
DEPARTMENTAL
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
1.
Departments who have or wish to implement their own internship
program must comply with all
County
procedures for creation of positions and hiring interns.
Consultation with the Personnel
Department
is recommended.
2. Funding
for a departmental internship program must be made a part of
the departmental budget.
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County Administrative Policy Manual