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.

Cameron Elmendorf

As a student in my 2nd year of Chinese Medicine school, I was given the incredible opportunity to work with not one, but two of the most renowned Chinese medicine doctors in Boulder, Colorado. Both are well known in the field, and each are specialized practitioners within the medicine. Read more>>

Kevin MacRitchie

My college professor came to me one day and said “Hey Kev, I have placed you in an internship as it will be the launch of your career”. I thought he was crazy, but admired him greatly and took the internship with reservations. It did truly launch my career. I learned about the practical application of technology, the importance of positive change and how it can affect the lives of many, quality improvement and quality focus, how to be a leader, and how to succeed and fail and learn from both. Read more>>

Jacob Trumble

Apprenticeships/mentorships in my mind are one of the most crucial things for someone in my field of home inspections. For me personally, I reached out to the top inspectors in my area to ask if they would be willing to “take me under their wing” so to speak and teach me the ins and outs of actually working in the field. I ended up training under Scott Mack and to keep a long story short, I truthfully owe every ounce of success to him because he taught me techniques, terminology to use, how to find clients and build a network just to name a few. Read more>>

Maggie Reid

In 2018 I got a job at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as an Art Therapy Intern. I was working on my Masters and needed a job in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy. I thought it would be fun to work with kids, especially kids that are going through a difficult time in the hospital. I had no idea the joy and sadness this internship would bring. As I began my journey doing Art Therapy bedside, I realized that I wasn’t just treating the patient, but the whole family. Read more>>

Jarrod J Fisher

I think going to cosmetology school is an important step, a faster way to get one’s license vs. an apprenticeship and I recommend going to a junior college rather than a private school. You’ll receive the same state mandated curriculum to pass your state board for much less money and one is no more ready to start their career without the advanced training one receives as an assistant in a salon. Read more>>