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.

Ben Violette

When I was an apprentice, I was working all the time. I actually had to pay for my apprenticeship to get into tattooing. I was working 11 AM to 7 PM during the day at the shop and then going into work 10 PM to 7 AM at an overnight gig I had. Read more>>

Thor Davis

Almost all that i know today about guitar repair i learned from my Father (James Davis). My father was a guitar technician/luthier for all of my childhood. Read more>>

Ashley Sorenson

When I first started as a personal trainer I promised myself that I would never BS someone. If i didn’t know an answer, I would simply respond that I did not know but that I would find out. Read more>>

Markis Peay

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always dressed differently and had my own style. I never submitted to trends or styles I saw on social media or in school. Read more>>

Cara D’Anello

In my training to be a registered dietitian, I went through various practicums within my dietetic internship. My favorite was shadowing at an eating disorder treatment center. Read more>>