GARDNER - Law enforcement officials from throughout the region provided internship opportunities for a number of Mount Wachusett Community College Criminal Justice majors during the spring semester. To thank them for providing real-life, career experiences for the students, department chair Reed Hillman presented certificates of appreciation during a recent gathering on the Gardner campus.

The interns completed a minimum of 120 hours over the 15-week semester at several sites including the Westminster, Fitchburg and Shirley police departments, the Leominster District Court Probation Department, and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office.

"The internships are a great way for students to gain experience while making connections that can lead to jobs," said Hillman, former commander of the Massachusetts State Police.

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