The Student Intern classification is a County-wide classification. Duties are defined by the internship level and the various departments to which the students are assigned. Students can advance in both level and pay based on education and operational needs. The Student Internship Program nurtures the educational and professional development of promising job candidates, which may lead to a longer retention of the individual as a County employee. A successful internship program enhances the County's image among the student population, encouraging more students to apply in the future. Student Intern, Level III is for Junior or Senior year college students, or Degree-holder students working on their secondary degree or professional certification. Individuals assigned to this classification would only be eligible to work in a position related to the student's field of study. Level III Student Interns are closely supervised and work as assistants. Students are responsible for learning the Agency's or Department's policies, procedures, and methods of operations; collecting and tabulating data; and learning how to interpret such. Level III Student Interns can evaluate information gained in accordance with established policies and procedures and assist professional staff in ongoing project work in an increasingly responsible role. Students participate in the team analysis of problems and the preparation of reports under the supervision of professionals.