Social Media & Communication Director Ashley Roberts Communication Major United Way of Superior Music Minor How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? My coursework taught me how to speak professionally, intelligently, and critically. These skills were applied in my internship. I want to become a leader in the community and United Way offered me opportunities to be involved in the community. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Hands on experience outside of the classroom · Learned about our community Advice For Others: “Go for it! Internships are good hands on experiences outside of the classroom. They also help you decide if you like certain fields of work too.” Douglas County

Exhibition Manager Autumn Gray Individually Designed: Creative Advertising Major University of Wisconsin - Superior Visual Arts Minor How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? I was able to apply my marketing related courses directly to my internship, and develop my researching skills. Some things you learn in class can help you in your career, but others you need to experience hands on. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? Build connections with the community & professionals Discover more about yourself Gain experience Build confidence Advice For Others: “Don’t be afraid to ask for the opportunity of an internship. Many of my internships happened because I inquired about working for them.”

Recreational Therapist Brittney Kemi Therapeutic Recreation Major Essentia Health Miller Dawn Polinsky How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? Through my internship I was able to connect individuals to programs in their community so they could focus on their abilities rather than their disability. I hope to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and with the experience and knowledge gained from my internship, it provides me with the opportunity to do so. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? Hands on experience Great opportunity Professional Connections Advice For Others: Always put your best foot forward! The work setting is different from the classroom, so you should focus on your strengths and why you are there. The workload may be heavy, but it will pay off in the end with the professional connections and experience you gain.” Rehabilitation Services

Carlissa Nyman Social Work Major St. Louis County – Initial Intervention Unit Intern St. Louis County How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? My coursework prepared me to handle clients in a competent and nonjudgmental way. I am a stronger person because of what I have seen and heard while at my internship. I am also more competent in working with clients and writing case notes. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? Develop skills with supervisor support Chance to prove your work ethic Possibility for employment Advice For Others: “Go for something that you are curious about but haven’t tried before. An internship helps educate you in the field by practicing and learning. You also have the opportunity to gain experience that makes you more desirable for employment.”

Youth Development Mentor Darius Williams Business Management Major Superior Boys & Girls Club Business Marketing Minor How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? My coursework and extra-curricular activities helped me prepare for my internship by teaching me how kids operate. By learning patience and taking on responsibilities, I am more capable to manage my own business one day. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Develop listening skills for the children · Learning how to manage the kids · Experience · New relationships Advice For Others: “Pick an internship that you will enjoy. I chose mine because I like to encourage kids to become successful in their future since I never had a mentor like a college student when I was younger.”

Social Work Intern Gloria Napoli Social Work Major Silver Bay Minnesota Veterans Homes How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? My course work helped me develop interpersonal communication and interviewing skills. My internship helped groom my communication and people skills, by getting me outside my comfort zone. I had to jump right in. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Gained knowledge on mental health issues · Learned how to work with elderly · Learned how to work with veterans · Developed communication skills Advice For Others: “Speak up if there is something you are not learning that you would like to know. Also, your field liaison is a great tool to use for ethical dilemmas and anything else you need.”

Community Outreach Intern Marina Carter Community Health Promotion Major Alzheimer’s Association How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? I loved working with the Alzheimer’s Association because the disease played a big part in my life since my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It also encouraged me to continue my schooling so I can make a difference. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Puts you in the workforce as a learning process · Gain experience in every aspect · Gather real world experience · Develop and maintain people skills Advice For Others: “Find a place that interests you. Take time in looking for your internship and find somewhere that you think you would do well. Also see if it is somewhere you might actually want to work in the future.”

Assistant Sharon Williams Legal Studies Major Superior Public Defender Office How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? The classes that I have taken so far helped me to understand what was needed in order to complete my internship efficiently. After completing my internship, I have a better understanding of the laws and rules of Wisconsin. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Possibility of being hired in the future · Hands on experience in the field · Networking with Professionals Advice For Others: “Offer assistance after your internship is finished and keep the communication open between you and them. Offer to do extra assignments when you can” Visual Arts Minor

Wellness Intern Yasmin Ahmed Exercise Science Major Northwood Children Services How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? In my major, I took nutrition and fitness classes. My minor focused on the understanding of child development and how children’s minds work. As a Wellness Intern, I started developing fitness programs for the children and employees. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Learning to communicate with children and staff · Learned new software skills · Hands on experience in the field · Gained Experience Advice For Others: “It is best to find an internship that provides you with experience and that could possibly lead to a career” Early Childhood Minor

Offensive Line Coach Zach Brunner Business Management Major Chippewa Valley Predators How Is Your Current Academics & Internship Experience Helping Your Career Goals? My business courses have helped prepare me with how to manage groups of people; while my health and human performances courses taught me the athletic side of my internship. My internship is a great stepping stone into the coaching field where I can network with other coaches and players. What Are The Benefits Of An Internship? · Hands on experience · Great opportunity · Professional Connections Advice For Others: “You should absolutely complete an internship! There are always internships available in your field of study. Sometimes you just have to look or even ask around. My position wasn’t posted, but I contacted the organization and it led to a coaching position with one of the best teams in the league!” Coaching & Sports Management Minor