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.

Amanda Sauceda

My best piece of advice when completing your internship is to participate in as many different types of activities as you can. The internship is your time to get to learn the variety of aspects that your field has and see what you love and what you don’t care. Even during those times where you’re not in love with that aspect of your field you can still take something away from the experience. Read more>>

Lesley Rico

I did my internship 2 years ago in 2021. I did my first half of my internship at a local chocolate shop and has far been the greatest experience. I spent all day making chocolate confections, listening to oldies classics, and chatting away the day with the shop owners and customers. I have such great memories working there. My absolute favorite thing to talk about, and brag a little, is how fast I was at dipping truffles. Read more>>