MaKenzy Mumford Emilie Couch Duke Curtis Brianna Shines
Human Services
Diondra Neve Elijah McCarver Erik Rothman Grant Wilkins Julianna Berry Kaitlyn Wharton Patrick Ball Yemaya Adams
Lisset Luna Max Grinfeder Public Service Commission
Adam Loving Allie Parkinson Andrew Teer Ashlyn Billingsley
Justin Anderson
Zoe Siebert Richard Ware
Naomi Choy Kendra Baldwin Laura Paul
Cade Robinson
Anna Abston
Elijah Huff
Carlos Resolme
Hunter Lowery
Micah Castleberry Kelsie Lawhon
Justice Neufeld
Jakara Mills
June 3, 2024
Where it all began!
June 6, 2024
Interns met with two Arkansas Supreme Court Justices, as well as toured the new and improved Supreme Court Justice building!
FEDERAL FEDERAL COURT HOUSE COURT HOUSE
June 10, 2024
Judge Lee Rudofsky Judge Lee Rudofsky Judge Lee Rudofsky
Interns visited the Federal Courthouse to speak with Federal Judge Lee Rudofsky and his team. They got a tour of the chambers and the judge’s office and even got to sit in his bench seat! The interns were also allowed to come back in the afternoon and attend a hearing, with most doing so.
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY
June 14, 2024
At the Department of Public Safety, interns watched a pit maneuver exercise, the ARPAT test, a driving simulator, and a K9 demonstration!
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE
June 14, 2024
“Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
SPECIAL SESSION SPECIAL SESSION
June 18, 2024
Speaker Matthew Sheperd
Speaker Matthew Sheperd
Speaker Matthew Sheperd
The interns had the opportunity to watch a special session in real time! Governor Sanders called this session for the legislators to discuss and vote on tax decreases. Then, the interns got to speak with the longest-running Arkansas Speaker, Matthew Shepherd.
June 21, 2024
“Relaxing”
“Fresh air”
“Loved being outdoors!” “ “
PETIT JEAN STATE PARK PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
June 28, 2024
A DAY OF SPEAKERS A DAY OF SPEAKERS
TSS Geographic Information Systems
TSS Geographic Information Systems
TSS Geographic Information Systems
Director Shelby Johnson
Director Shelby Johnson
Director Shelby Johnson
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary Kendall Penn
Secretary Kendall Penn
Secretary Kendall Penn
June 28, 2024
Governor’s Office Chief Workforce Officer
Governor’s
Governor’s Office Chief Workforce Officer
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT
July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024
CRIME LAB CRIME LAB
July 19, 2024
“So, we actually use the Mr. Coffee grinder to grind up teeth” - Crime Lab Employee
DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
MILITARY MILITARY
July 22, 2024
“I’ve seen fast pilots and I’ve seen bold pilots, but I’ve never seen fast and bold pilots because they’ll most likely be dead”
STATE CAPITOL STATE CAPITOL
July 26, 2024
INTERNS IN ACTION INTERNS IN ACTION
RETURN INTERNS RETURN INTERNS
Department 2024: Transformation and Shared Services
Department 2023: Department of Education
Favorite Event: ADE Summit with the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (2023); Found great enjoyment in advocating for and informing the public about the achievements of ASBVI students throughout the school year.
I chose to return to the MyARInternship program because of its invaluable insight into Arkansas state government, which aligns perfectly with my career aspirations in public service. Having experienced the program's unparalleled hands-on experience, I was driven to return to the program to deepen and diversify my understanding of state governance, legislative processes, and policy implementation. The mentorship and experiences that I have been afforded through this program has undoubtedly been paramount to my professional development and success
Department 2024: Department of Military
Department 2023: Department of Public Safety
Favorite Event: Interning with the Department of Military (2024); Learning the ins and outs of government, especially with my time at the department of the military.
I thought it was a good experience last year, so I wanted to keep that train going and get paid while doing it.
Department 2024: Office of the Inspector General
Department 2023: AEDC - Grants Division
Favorite Event: Meeting county judges/mayors with the AEDC (2023); A lot of people (including me) care a lot about the political side of state government, but this internship showed me that most issues have little to do with politics. People care that their drinking water is clean, their roads are safe and in good condition, their nursing homes have good generators and ACs.
I had the opportunity to learn a lot about what state agencies do for the people of this great state, and network with some of the most amazing minds in Arkansas. It’s a wonderful program that puts interns in a position to do meaningful work and not the regular coffeefetcher, copy-maker intern tasks. I’ve loved this internship - the people, the work, the opportunities, and experiences. I have made friendships, memories, and connections that I’ll cherish for a lifetime. Oh…and this internship pays!
Department 2024: Department of Education
Department 2022: Department of Commerce (ADFA)
Favorite Event: Federal Courthouse with Judge Rudofsky (2024); Sitting in on a federal trial provided great insight on how courts are run on a day to day basis and what the relationship is like between the judge, defendant and their party, and the prosecution.
I chose to return because I want to pursue a career in public service. The internship program provided lots of opportunities for networking people in a wide range of backgrounds. I chose to come back to further those connections and make new ones as I get closer to my career.
“Jeremy is a total baller.”-fellow intern
JUST JEREMY JUST JEREMY
“GET SHOOK!” - Jeremy, 2024
“YEET” - Jeremy, 2024
YOUR PICTURE YOUR PICTURE
2024 INTERN POST-IT BOARD 2024 INTERN POST-IT
“Oh we ’ re the ‘click’? I don’t see why you ’ re hating from the outside of the club, you can’t even get in.” -Elijah Huff, on some random Thursday in a ADE meeting
“This internship was full of so many great memories, ones I will never forget.”
“I LOVE MARVEL SNAP!” - Justin Anderson, TSS
“It’s not about how you started, it’s how you end up!”
“You
can’t be the author of your dreams if someone else is writing it”Circuit Judge
Shonice Johnson
“They should make the items in the vending machines a lot cheaper. ”
“Do y’all want to go shopping? It’s a department.”
-Ashlyn Billingsley
“I am very happy I decided to do this internship. I’ve made many long-lasting friendships, created valuable connections, and met many wonderful people.”
"I
wish had a hole in my back, so I can shove walnuts into while I narrate."
-Adam Loving,
MyARInternship
Interview
“I have greatly enjoyed my time during this internship. I was apprehensive about being placed in DHS, but OAH is an amazing facility that is passionate about the justice and protection of the vulnerable. My supervisor is an incredible mentor who has enriched my understanding of child maltreatment law, and I look forward to applying these insights in my future.”
“The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” - Pope Benedict XVI - included in the Forensic Pathology presentation given by Dr. Theodore Brown
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
From the beginning to the end, we have learned a lot about the Arkansas State Government! We will go forward into our professional careers with a newfound outlook on the innerworkings of Arkansas!
