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I’m coming up on celebrating a year at Scott Clark Toyota and lately, I’ve had a chance to reflect on how much this job has changed the direction of my career. When I started here, I felt (as most of us have, I’m sure) like I was over my head. For my first assigned task, I had to vectorize a logo in Adobe Illustrator. Not only had I never used the software before, but I didn’t even know what “vectorizing” ANYTHING meant. The Scott Clark team was patient with me. They allowed me to learn the software in my way, and then expand from there. I was able to work on projects like scottclarkscale.com and learn additional tools and skills through encouragement from my team to continue honing my craft. Through becoming a mentor in the SCALE internship program I learned that one of the best ways to grow is by teaching others. Because as much as I worked with and taught the SCALE interns, they taught me so much more. So, to celebrate my time at Scott Clark, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite lessons from the past year: 💡 You can be an Adobe Illustrator person or an Adobe Photoshop person, but the best way to implement the software is by using them side by side (personal opinion). 🤝 Every hand you shake is a connection, and every meeting is the beginning of a partnership. 🌐 Innovation and adaptation can be learned (and taught!). 💫 Educators have it HARD. Becoming a mentor gave me a newfound appreciation for the passion that drives my past instructors. 👉 Soft skills, soft skills, soft skills! 😆 “You’re cooked” is not a compliment (new slang courtesy of the interns). 💥 Becoming a lifelong learner is SO important and keeps you relevant in your field. 📖 Business professionals & industry leaders want to share their knowledge! Something as simple as a LinkedIn message can go a long way. 💪 Learning new skills can be daunting, but mastering those skills is incredibly rewarding. 🎉 A supportive team makes all the difference. The past 12 months have marked a year of significant personal and professional growth for me, and I am so grateful for the role Scott Clark has played in that!

*INTERN VIDEO CHALLENGE – Video 1* Like many of you, we have interns working with us at Roberts & Ryan this summer.  It’s important to us that it’s a mutually beneficial relationship – we get some work out of them and they learn in the process! ✅ We do our best to give them as much exposure to different parts of the business as possible.  They work with our fixed income and equity teams, help with our corporate access efforts, and spend time on the NYSE trading floor. ✅ We thought it would be fun to have them break into teams and make videos about the firm.  The idea being that it will be a catalyst for them to take a deeper look at the firm as a whole.  We have a couple of groups coming through, so I’m going to put the videos out as I get them. ✅ This first video was done by Quamique Marcial (“Q”) and Louis Davis, 2 college students that came to us from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, and Conrad Luce. It was interesting to me – and made me happy – to see their take on Roberts & Ryan. This video was done entirely by the interns, and this first group was a little pressed for time.  Can’t wait to see what the other teams put together! I would love to hear your thoughts! #interns #internship #summerintern #internchallenge #futureleaders #veteranownedfirm #capitalmarkets #financialliteracy

Today is #NationalInternDay! Interns are an integral part of teams across the region. Not only do interns provide fresh ideas, they are also a pipeline for West Michigan's workforce. Celebrate an intern in the comment section. #InternshipSuccess #InternshipExperience #FutureWorkforce #TeamIntern #wminternconnect

Every day, our interns experience the power of the ITW Business Model through real-world, on-the-job assignments. Axel Freund, an industrial management technology student at Northern Illinois University and a Safety intern at ITW Shakeproof knows this first-hand. Through his internship, Axel has been able to learn more about what makes ITW successful while gaining valuable experiences to ignite his career journey. Q: Why did you choose to intern at ITW? A: I thought the huge scope of ITW’s operations would act as an excellent catalyst for learning about general industry, business operations, and my role. Further, throughout the interview process, the folks I spoke with represented the company extremely well and showed it was a friendly place to work, which is important to me. Q: What has been your most enjoyable intern experience this summer? A: I loved working with United Way in Chicago during ITW’s Day of Action. Not only was it a great way to spend a day, but it helped me meet other professionals in the company and build my network. Q: What has been one of your biggest takeaways from your internship so far? A: There is so much to learn, and the sky is the limit. I am really getting a grasp on the scale of business and all the interworking parts in a way that previously was not on my radar. I am getting a good idea of what avenues I can take through my career to get where I want to go. #ProudToBeITW

It's about that time: end-of-internship recap post :) But this one's a special one! This summer was my last undergraduate internship, and I felt obliged to yap a little more on this post. Before that though, I'd like to thank Northrop Grumman for providing me with another amazing internship experience this summer! I wasn't planning on returning this year, but I don't have a single regret doing so. As expected, the Colorado weather was way nicer than Texas, and I met (and reunited with) some amazing people who made this summer great. Shout-out to Juliet Corning, Monica Ramos-Peterson, MBA, Marcus B., and May Schulte for all the support with my work and insights on my future career! And of course, thank you to Brian Herrera, Nessa McWeeney, Jamliv Dejo Lopez, and Joselyn Zamora for your friendship; you guys were the main reason this summer was so great :) I don't really know who's going to read this post, but I do have some advice. - I know it's said a lot, but take the opportunity to connect with people and learn from them! Some of the conversations I've had with people, whether it be leadership, managers, engineers, or other interns, have changed my outlook on my future. You may think you have everything figured out, but honestly, I've probably thought the same thing 10+ times throughout my undergraduate degree and been proven wrong every time. - Travel! This may resonate more or less depending on who you are, but as someone who's lived in the same area my whole life, taking the opportunity to travel out-of-state really broadened my horizons! Getting to live by yourself in a completely new environment taught me a lot, and I'd recommend it to anyone. If you can, don't close your options to working locally; be open and excited to explore! It's been a great summer, and if there was one thing I would recommend to anyone reading this, it would be to make the most out of your experiences—be it an internship, co-op, full-time position, or research. Make the most out of your work, but most importantly, the people you get to meet!

Trent, our summer intern for 2024, recently had a sit-down with our team for a fun Q&A session before he heads back to school. As he’s right in between his junior and senior years, Trent has been diving deep into various aspects of our company this summer. From getting hands-on experience in the shop to exploring sales, parts, shipping, field service and all three of our locations, Trent has truly immersed himself in the #JennerNation family. We’ve absolutely enjoyed having him on board this summer! ❓Q: What valuable insights did you gain from your internship? ❗A: I learned about the importance of a strong work ethic, as well as how this company maximizes profits and operates with efficiency. ❓Q: How would you describe our company culture? ❗A: Very unique. Everyone is very friendly. I feel that the many company events that happen help people build good friendships and make working here an enjoyable experience. ❓Q: How would you describe Jenner Ag as a place to work? ❗A: It’s a fantastic place to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of a company and build a career, not just find a job. ❓Q: What was the best part of your intern experience? ❗A: The best part of my internship experience was getting to work with a real company for the first time. Coming from a background of working on my family’s farm, this was a change for me. I believe that the experience helped me improve my communication skills and professionalism, which will be valuable for my future career. #AgCareers #Agriculture #AgEducation

When you’re putting together your first team, there are always questions about what kind of talent pool you’ll have, will they be the right fit for your mission, will they help you grow while you help them grow, will they be worth the time… Start-ups are still creating the systems and processes that make a business run like a well-oiled machine, so there are too many unknowns. And bringing in new people is always a gamble. PJ Bellantoni & I were blown away by the talent applying for our internships as we were interviewing candidates. The experience, the passion, and the diversity in almost every way was incredible. It forced us to move past our idea of hiring one or two interns and hire SIX. Three started this week and another attended our May meet and greet before starting Monday. This group did NOT disappoint!! Seeing Avery Fly, Alexis Hallum, Jalen Mitchell, and Elena Masio come together with PJ, myself, and others in the Jax sports community and fit IN and TOGETHER like we’ve been a team for YEARS was indescribable. Despite having very different experience and backgrounds, we were immediately a TEAM…because what ties us together is the business mission and hearts to serve. Can’t wait to add Kitan Olaleke-Banjo and Kinsley Reliford to this already extraordinary team in the next month!!! This is going to be a GREAT summer 😃 #summerdreamteam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #interns #internship #family #sports #sportsindustry #linkedinsports #athletics #culture #cultureunderconstruction

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Today marks four whole years since I started at Highspot as a summer intern. As my little brother ramps up his own summer internship, I wanted to reflect on what I've learned over the past four years and share some of my unsolicited older-sister advice to him: 🤔 Embrace not having all the answers. It can be scary to be the youngest one at the table and even uncomfortable to feel like you're not contributing as much. At the end of the day, no one is hiring college students/new grads because they know everything – they're hired because they are keen to learn, to build their skills, and to try new things. To be in this position – where you're expected to ask questions, to learn new things, even to sometimes fail – is an incredible blessing. Ask all the questions. ✉ Send that thank you note. This isn't just for networking or interviews. Relationships are key, and little gestures of kindness and gratitude go a long way. Let people know you're thankful for and value the time they've taken and the impact they've had. ✍ Your success is your responsibility. Document everything. Keep a list of what you've done, what impact you've had, what others have said. Not only does this make it easier to update that resume when it's time, but you might be surprised at how proud you are when you read through all you've done and just how far you've come. 🗣 Pay attention to how those around you speak and emulate it. What language do they use? What priorities do they keep in mind? How do they navigate conflict? You don't need to reinvent the wheel, you just need a few good role models. 💻 No one is going to remember that really embarrassing moment you had on Zoom. Most of them didn't even notice it in the moment. I promise. Take a deep breath and move on with your day. These past four years have flown by in the best way possible. To Jonas Edelstein, you’ve got this. To my college kids- stick with it, your summer internship might turn into something pretty darn cool. 😉