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.

James Norton

We’re on a small island with a small labor pool.. Our team is comprised of seasoned coffee vets and a fair amount of teens. One of the most rewarding aspects in this journey has been watching these young people grow in skills and confidence. They support one another and take ownership of the business at a high level. I’m most happy when coaching/encouraging others and extremely so observing them take flight. Read More>>

Avital Shimon

My first day as an intern was also my first day in New York City. I had no idea how to navigate the subways or the Manhattan grid, but I had to f*ke it.One of my first tasks was to visit a custom flower shop to pick out handmade flowers for a client’s dress. I spent a long time looking through every option until I landed on three pretty red delicate flowers. Read More>>

Stephanie

Undergraduate internships absolutely shaped my career trajectory! My first major internship was during my junior year in college at Dancie Ware Perugini Public Relations (DPWPR), Houston’s leading boutique PR firm. Their downtown office was incredible – I’d explore the underground tunnels and grab a coffee before clocking in. Read More>>

Amir Vokshoor

The grander nervous system is the main hub of human energy! Since early days in the training, I realized that medicine was practiced in small cells and the collaborative efforts that everyone talked about, was missing at a deeper level, and as a Neurosurgeon performing complex operations, I realized the importance of those collaborations to improve surgical outcomes! Read More>>

Shyenne + Dylan Izbicki

Interning at Adler Public Relations showed me how powerful the behind-the-scenes work really is.

With Jennifer Adler’s guidance, I learned to write press releases, contacted vendors, created content, and supported client events learning how to stay flexible, communicate clearly, and keep things moving when plans changed. I wasn’t just observing; I was contributing. Read More>>