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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly addressed state government interns at a ceremony, encouraging them to pursue public service careers.

The governor advised aspiring politicians to gain real-world experience and cultivate empathy before seeking office.

There are currently hundreds of job openings posted on the Kansas state government careers portal.

Gov. Laura Kelly encouraged state government interns to return to working for the state full-time after finishing school.

"I hope this internship is just the beginning of your commitment to public service and to the people of Kansas," Kelly said.

The governor addressed interns during a state intern program finale ceremony Aug. 6 at the Statehouse in Topeka. She thanked them for their service and acknowledged, "Many of you had oth

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