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.

Patricia Bolden

I can only speak from my experience — in my line of work in the film and entertainment industry having a internship is an important aspect of your career and highly recommended. During my Senior semester at Alabama State University, I interned with the Sports Program and interviewed the coaches and payers after each game, and creating a 30 sec reel with a voiceover detailing the game. Read more>>

Darryn Robinson

During my last year of graduate school where I was pursuing my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, I had the pleasure of completing my clinical internship at an agency where I also worked as a Case Manager where I supported young adults with developmental disabilities. The bulk of my career prior to working as a clinical intern was working with the adult population, Read more>>

Ashlyn Fox

My life has been an apprenticeship since I was 8 years old. I got to work with my parents (business owners) on many entrepreneurial ventures like Magic the Gathering, Coffee News, Trade Bank, WXICC Cricket Sports League, and many more. My parents, Edward and Alice Fox, have spent the last 25 years – and counting – teaching me everything they know about business. Read more>>

Jes Williams

I served a year as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity after college. I wanted to make a difference; I expected to live in community, learn a new trade, lead and inspire volunteers, and build relationships with future homeowners. While those expectations were met in beautiful ways, they were not what expanded me as a leader and human being. Read more>>