Internships and apprenticeships are a time-honored rite of passage in many industries. We’ve asked some brilliant folks to share some of the most important lessons they learned during these early experiences in their career.

Charleen Martinez

In 2008, 20 years old I was in my last creative class TV & FILM at Elegance International a professional makeup school in Hollywood where my Film teacher who had been on many FX Movies, saw something in me. Read more>>

Jay Dodwell

When I was a senior in college, I was fortunate enough to get the one internship. that San Diego State University recreation department offers through the City of San Diego. Read more>>

Lanre Dokun

In medicine, future doctors must first complete undergraduate courses, take a medical admissions exam, complete medical school and then enter into specialty training known as residency. Read more>>

AJ Pulvirenti

Embarking on a series of diverse internships, I navigated through the realms of fashion PR, e-commerce, influencer management, and digital strategy during my college years. Read more>>