Internships and apprenticeships, when done right, give interns and apprentices life long lessons. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, these opportunities aren’t accessible to many and so we wanted to invite folks who have had these experiences to share some of the lessons they’ve learned.

Heather Jackson

When I first started working in the professional photography industry it wasn’t in weddings, it was in outdoor adventure sports. I got an internship with a stand-up paddleboarding company called Badfish SUP out of Salida, CO. A friend of mine had recently started working for them as a professional athlete representing their boards, and I remember loving the energy coming from the owners of the company and the other athletes. Read more>>

Daniel Bourget

I served as an intern for over a year, however I have assisted many other engineers over the years as a means to cultivate knowledge. I think it is very important to learn under an experienced mentor in whichever field you choose to pursue. The best use of this time is to observe their techniques and efficient solutions to issues that may arise. The more people you learn under, the more styles you can observe/absorb. Over time you will build a stockpile of techniques. Read more>>

Christine Black

I went to Tennessee State University and received a BA in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Journalism. I started my journey as a Journalist working as a summer intern at 98.7 Kiss FM in Birmingham, Alabama in 2016 and my career had been growing ever since. One month before graduation, I receive a Promotion assistant position for 102.9 the buzz and 102.5 the game. Read more>>

Kristin Green Spiech

I was a Colorist for 10years now I work with the Littleton school district as a paraprofessional. I have always been an artist at heart. Meeting Maggie from Vintage Proper was such a gift, not only do I get to learn a new form of art by restoring furniture, I found a best friend. It is truly amazing to see our kids play together as we bring pieces of furniture back to life. Read more>>

LaTrice Rainer

I wanted to highlight the opportunity I was afforded during my practicum in school to work as a therapist in training with at risk youth. The reason I wanted to highlight this is because in doing so, I was able to learn more about myself as an individual and also as a mother. Read more>>

Dr. Jo L

My internship was at the University of Minnesota Child Psychiatry Department. I was thrilled, but had no idea what I had gotten myself into. It was the most demanding, rigorous internship that I had heard of, at least compared to my cohort. We had many rotations, including child therapy, pediatric outpatient clinic, hospital rounds, neuropsychiatry assessment, etc. The one I remember most clearly is the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic. Read more>>