SPEDA intern Shelbie Black is a Pulaski County High graduate. Earning a summer internship is a huge score for any graduating senior. But finding one that allows you to make your community a better place can be a game-changer. Shelbie Black understood that immediately when a school professional sent her information about an internship opportunity with the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA). "I started looking through SPEDA's website and Facebook, and it was quickly obvious that SPEDA was out there advocating for this community and making it a place that I want to live," Black said. "When I started learning more about SPEDA it became abundantly clear that there was no way I'd rather spend my summer. Of course, with any internship, learning from experienced professionals is one of the greatest perks, but what makes working with SPEDA unique is getting to be a small part of my community's strongest advocate and change maker."