The City of San Diego's Summer City Civics Program is a 4-week, immersive introduction to local government. Throughout the program, interns collaborated in teams to explore how local government operates, researched and presented solutions to real City challenges, and developed a professional portfolio to reflect their strengths, career goals, and readiness for the workplace. Participants engaged in interactive workshops, career panels, and applied projects designed to strengthen communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.