A relatively new program in education has allowed six Elk Point-Jefferson students a chance to gain real life experiences outside of the classroom.

Hayden Smith, a 17-year-old senior and son of Cathy Smith and Todd Mc-Inerney, is one of the students taking advantage of the internship program. Smith began working for Helluva Container Inc., (a Balcon Enterprises Inc. Company) in December of 2021. At…