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.

Dr. Corey Howell

While living in New Smyrna Beach for Chiropractic School, I stumbled upon a surf mastery class in Huntington Beach, California. The seminar ticket was $600, so I purchased my plane ticket first, naively expecting a future deal. A week before the trip, the seminar was sold out! Read more>>

Emely Rumble

My journey into becoming a bibliotherapist began in The Bronx in 2008, where my first-year internship took place at a day treatment facility for adults with schizophrenia. Despite concerns from my field advisor about handling such a high-need population as a first-year student, I embraced the opportunity with excitement and facilitated a poetry therapy group that made a positive impact on client’s progress and socialization goals. Read more>>

Makisha Boothe

When I think about my early days as an intern, it’s like stepping into a different world compared to what young folks face now. Today, I see a lot of young people opting for gigs at places like Amazon and Uber. They’re drawn to the flexibility and the pay, and I totally get that. But back when I was in my 20s, things were a bit different for me. Read more>>

Nadine Dorsainvil

My experience as an apprentice taught me so much! I learned so much during that year before I decided to venture out and open my own boutique spa.The lady that hired me did so straight out of school and told me I had a position at her spa as soon as I passed my practicals and received my license. It was such a blessing to me that she took a chance on me based on an hour long conversation with me. Read more>>

Stephen Machuga

My fourth grade history teacher, Mr. Locke, taught me a lesson I still carry with me to this day forty years later. Blew off the reading assignment or didn’t do the homework? Fine. Come to the front of the class and flip a coin. Tails, you get a demerit, but heads? You get no punishment. Why? Read more>>

Brittani Lawson

Before going independant, I worked at an Aveda salon for the better part of six years. I started out as an apprentice (assistant). I can honestly say it was a great experience and worth the time! As new stylists we are so eager to get on the salon floor and start our career. Read more>>