This summer, N.C.Cooperative Extension - Union County, is excited to welcome three talented interns who will be supporting 4-H youth development programs, summer camps, and educational activities throughout the county. Together, they will work alongside 4-H staff to create engaging learning opportunities for local youth while gaining valuable hands-on experience in Extension programming.

For Kaylee Keeter, the internship is a natural extension of her long-standing involvement with 4-H.

A resident of Waxhaw, Kaylee has been involved with Union County 4-H for seven years and recently completed her first year at the University of Mount Olive, where she is majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness.

Her passion for agriculture and youth development inspired her to pursue an internship with Cooperative Extension.

Kaylee hopes to build leadership and networking skills while learning more about Extension programming. She is particularly excited about leading workshops and developing relationships with Extension professionals and community members.

Looking toward the future, she hopes to work in Extension and create educational programs that highlight the positive impact of agriculture and agriculture-related careers.

Miles Roberson joins the team from Charlotte and is entering his senior year at North Carolina State University. He is studying Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Science and is also pursuing a minor in Environmental Education.

Miles became interested in N.C. Cooperative Extension after learning more about Extension outreach efforts through previous professional experiences and recognized the internship as an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education and youth programming.

Throughout the summer, he is eager to learn more about camp planning, activity development, and creating meaningful educational experiences for youth of different age groups.

He hopes the experience will strengthen his skills in teaching environmental topics, leading groups of children, and planning educational programs as he prepares to begin his professional career.

Sabrinah Hartsell brings a diverse background in both formal and informal education to the internship program.

Originally from Salisbury, North Carolina, Sabrinah has worked as a preschool teacher and has experience in informal education through her work with the North Carolina Zoo. She is currently completing an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and plans to continue her education with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Anthropology.

As someone exploring a new career path, Sabrinah was drawn to N.C. Cooperative Extension because it combines two of her interests: agriculture and education.

This summer, she looks forward to learning new educational approaches, gaining leadership experience, and discovering creative ways to engage youth through hands-on learning.

Sabrinah hopes to contribute fresh ideas and innovative teaching strategies while building professional connections and expanding her understanding of Extension programming.

Throughout the summer, Kaylee, Miles, and Sabrinah will play an important role in helping Union County 4-H deliver high-quality educational experiences for local youth. From leading activities and supporting camps to building connections with participants and families, each intern will contribute to creating a fun, engaging, and impactful summer for youth.

The N.C. Cooperative Extension internship program in Union County not only supports current programming but also helps cultivate the next generation of Extension professionals, educators, agricultural leaders, and community advocates. By investing in students and early-career professionals, Extension continues its mission of strengthening communities through education, leadership development, and lifelong learning.

We look forward to the contributions they will make this summer and are excited to support them as they explore future careers in Extension and beyond.

If you are interested in future internship opportunities with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center, please contact (704) 283-3801 for more information.