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.

Jamal Bullock

I 100 percent believe in internships! Here is the different angle I give those entering an internship. It’s not only about going into the internship to learn more of what you want to do, it’s also about going into it learning what you don’t like about the particular career or profession your entering. It was through interning I learned I absolutely did not want to film on music video or movie sets. Read more>>

Cameran Baird

I first started my apprenticeship to become an esthetician while I was in my senior year of high school. I was doing online schooling due to working three jobs at the time and doing competitive dance. My mother, Lynn, owns a hair salon called Caledonia Hair Co and has owned it for over 30 years. Thanks to her, I was able to be an apprenticeship. Read more>>

Kirsten Wojcik

The practice of dog training went through some huge shifts in the 90s. I was fortunate enough to be able to apprentice with several different dog trainers and behavior consultants which is crucial when learning a hands-on craft like dog behavior modification. One of my early mentors at a Board and Train facility in the late 90s used what are now considered non-positive based training methods. Read more>>

Ava Albert

Well I can definitely say I’ve had my fair share of internships and each one has a lasting impact on me in was that show in my work/work ethic today! I think the best story I have to share would be a ying yang experience at two different points in my internship career. Read more>>