Internships and apprenticeships, when done right, give interns and apprentices life long lessons. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, these opportunities aren’t accessible to many and so we wanted to invite folks who have had these experiences to share some of the lessons they’ve learned.

Mariah Cooney

My internship experience proved to be profoundly enriching, providing invaluable insights into the intricacies of the Mental Health Field. Read more>>

Rachel Turchin

Believe it or not, I started my journey in the working world in the fashion industry! Fashion internships were highly competitive positions and I was eager to get my foot in the door. Read more>>

Jennifer Rothrock

Finding a mentor (we called them preceptors) was difficult! I struggled to find a preceptor but was fortunate enough to intern with two practices while I was working on my Masters and following Pathway 2 to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Read more>>

David Malin

The story of first meeting a Spiritual Healer in 1978, with whom I apprenticed for several years. As I have come full circle back to those roots. Read more>>

Sinjin Lewis

My first apprenticeship was short-lived as I experienced a bad omen literally my first day at the shop when I showed up early to set up the owner for his first client. Read more>>