The Corporation of Hamilton has chosen 11 high school and college students for its first summer student programme.

The successful students were selected from a pool of 105 applicants, and will work across a variety of departments including Finance, Sanitation, Fixed Assets and Sign Making.

"During their time with us, they will learn about the Corporation of Hamilton's various functions and all aspects related to their role within their respective departments," said Corporation human resources director Sakina Darrell.

The students are: top row (left to right) Elijah Hassan, Ernest Trott, Jahmel Swan, Jericho Tucker; middle row (left to right) Damiko Walker, Ariana Fubler, Errin Simons, Sergio Richardson, Michele Morfitt; and front row (left to right) Anthony DeCosta, Yanni DelValle, Tre'-Shun Correia, Nigel Lee, and Allison Tucker.