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.

Dondrae “Ferocious” Vinson

When I was 19 years old I began my first internship as a tracking engineer at a local studio “On The Rise Recordings”. The owner David Brookes heard some of my home demos and gave me the opportunity on the spot. I worked free for 6 months learning the ins and outs and dealing with clients, recording vocals, as well as creative direction. Read More>>

Ruth Weinberg

It was another sunny day in Central California as I walked into my internship at Hospice of San Luis Obispo County to meet with Mary, my supervisor. I never expected to love grief counseling as much as I did, and when the internship ended, I chose to stay for an additional year. Read More>>

Kevin Wachira

During my last semester of college, I had the opportunity to intern for a Fortune 500 sports agency. It was one of my first real exposures to how high-level business operates behind the scenes, and it gave me a completely different perspective on the industry. One moment that stands out wasn’t necessarily a big event, but more so the day-to-day interactions. Read More>>