1.0PhoneLive Bloghttps://phonelive.io/blogHugh Plapperthttps://phonelive.io/blog/author/hughphonelive-io/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="31Z1YO9FOe"><a href="https://phonelive.io/blog/gfg_ep59/">Unlocking Opportunities: Internships in Local Government (with Elke Johnson) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 59</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://phonelive.io/blog/gfg_ep59/embed/#?secret=31Z1YO9FOe" width="600" height="338" title="“Unlocking Opportunities: Internships in Local Government (with Elke Johnson) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 59” — PhoneLive Blog" data-secret="31Z1YO9FOe" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://phonelive.io/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Host Hugh Plappert speaks with Elke Johnson, a communication coordinator in local government, about the importance of internships in starting a career in public administration. Elke shares her journey from the private sector to local government, the challenges and opportunities of internships, and the essential skills needed for success in this field. The conversation emphasizes the value of communication, networking, and understanding the budgetary processes within local government, while also providing practical advice for those considering internships.https://phonelive.io/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PL_Site.png1200630