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For nearly a decade, our internship program has served as a meaningful
steppingstone for young individuals interested in the water and wastewater
industry. This program not only gives students hands-on experience and
insight into essential utility operations but also opens the door to long-term
career opportunities. Out of the 30 interns who have participated, many have
been hired into full-time positions, with some excelling within CCUA and
achieving titles such as Lead Operator, Chief Operator, and Lead Network
Administrator. These success stories reflect the value and impact of the
program for both the interns and our organization. We are proud to be able to
play a role in guiding and developing the next generation of professionals,
and we remain committed to shaping our youth into future leaders and
upstanding members of the community.
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MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL During my internship, I learned many skills and had
CLASS OF 2025 the opportunity to work with many talented
individuals. Working in the Wastewater, Water and
Automotive departments each had their different
challenges, but keeping an open mind and striving to
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time at CCUA has been nothing but positive,
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My internship at CCUA has helped me develop valuable skills like 'u
organizational management, both digitally and physically, while
also giving me clarity on my career goals. Working under ; =I
Environmental Compliance, I focused mainly on the Lead and
Copper project, reviewing historical records to update our Lead -
Service Line website and EPA spreadsheets, ensuring the public • 7 4
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contributes to public safety, and it helped me realize I want to `,
continue in a field that has a real impact on people's lives. My glues c'
favorite part of the internship has been visiting various water and ' �_ - ....
wastewater plants and learning how the systems behind everyday
necessities like clean water function. This hands-on learning fuels
my curiosity and helps me appreciate the things most people take REAGAN HUGHES
for granted. As my first job, this internship also helped me BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
overcome my fear of entering the workforce and showed me that MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
meaningful, fulfilling work truly exists. CLASS OF 2026
As the new school year quickly
approaches , we look forward to
welcoming the incoming interns
for the 2025/2026 School Year!
By: Summer Berndt