New York High School Students make a Splash on their Summer Internships!

Congratulations to Evan Attipoe, Mt. Vernon, NY and Sophie Nir from Manhattan who started their career paths through their summer internships in marketing and fashion.

Evan's objective was to gain exposure to the field of marketing and digital media. We helped Evan create a resume and prepare for a workplace interview that emphasized his interest in graphic design as well as previous participation in DECA,the International Association of marketing for students. We matched Evan to a NYC brand development and marketing agency where the office vibe was young and energetic. The CEO told us that Evan was a valuable addition to his staff and was responsible for much of the research for their clients.

Sophie is a young woman, who like many girls,is interested in fashion and makeup. Yet because of her experience as a consumer, she was able to express her own opinions about how items they might be packaged and marketed more effectively.We matched Sophie to a seasoned marketing mentor who was in the initial stages of starting a focus group and online community for girls to share their shopping finds, beauty advice, and style tips. Her responsibilities included:involvement in online marketing + social media efforts through short-form communications, watching, storyboarding and writing short video segments on new trends. Sophie reported to the Senior Directors.

Now, even as high school students,Evan and Sophie have resume and interviewing skills that will enable them to secure their own internships and jobs in the future. Fresh from their summer internships,with significant experiences to include on their resumes, they have opened the doors for exciting opportunities in their college years and beyond.

-Dr. Internship

Seminar for Internship Connection Business Interns

Students interested in business and entrepreneurship participated in a tour and seminar organized by Dr. Jabbawy. Students were interning in a variety of businesses over the summer and came together to listen to CEO’s stories of how they began their companies.

Students met in the offices of MassChallenge on the Boston waterfront. MassChallenge runs a $1M annual startup competition and accelerator to catalyze the launch and success of high-growth, high-impact new businesses.

Speakers included Scott Bailey, the Director at MassChallenge. Stephanie Kaplan, the CEO of HerCampus and Ben Jabbawy, the CEO of Privy.

Internship Connection featured the latest issue of "Business Insider"

Todd Stone, a writer for "Business Insider" in New York City contacted me about our students interested in entrepreneurship. We had quite an interesting conversation and I was happy to tell him that many students lately have a real interest in business. I love placing students with young entrepreneurs who may be 5-10 years older and just a few steps ahead of them career wise. The mentors are so enthusiastic about their new ventures and our students learn what it takes to create and run a successful business including all the highs and lows. Students learn about venture funding, marketing, managing employees, the importance of networking and much, much more.

Currently we have placed students with interests in entrepreneurship at: a young NYC digital marketing agency, a Harvard University incubator, a science related start-up in the Boston Innovation District, a fashion forward start-up on the Boston waterfront and a focus group for a new beauty company in NYC.

http://www.businessinsider.com/not-all-computer-science-students-want-to-intern-at-google-2011-6

-Dr. Internship

Dr. Jabbawy interviewed by Family Magazine NY

Dr. Jabbawy discusses the importance of internships and volunteer experiences for teens:

http://www.webfamilyny.com/stories/2011/6/fp_lionstigersteens_2011_06.html

June: Fabulous Internships Still Available!

We have recently been contacted by CEO's about amazing internship opportunities.
These companies would like a high school or college intern for the following positions:

Boston:
1. Medical Research
Be involved with scientific research relating to the cure of a disease. This non-profit organization has opportunities related to both science and marketing.

2.Entrepreneurship at Harvard University
Amazing entrepreneur with several businesses would love a high school or college intern to be involved in all facets of business.

3. Law/Business Internship
Prestigious law firm. Intern will work on a special business development project under the guidance of the business/law partner.

4. Fashion
Fashion company located in the Boston Waterfront Innovation district and the finalist of the prestigious Mass Challenge Competition. CEO would love an intern interested in fashion/entrepreneurship.

New York City:
1. Fashion Internship
For teenage girls only. Have you ever shopped at a mall? Are you interested in fashion? This is a two day per week internship where you will become part of a focus group and be involved with an exciting fashion company.

Contact: carole@internshipconnection.com 617-796-9283

Announcing 2 Fabulous Fashion Internships in NYC

These CEO's just contacted me for high school or college interns from our program.

1. West 21st St. Creative Marketing Agency with prestigious fashion clients:

• Research fashion trends
• Write blog posts
• Manage social media properties and support and maintain fashion sites (ecommerce and branding)
• 3-4 days a week with Fridays off!

2. Mid-town agency has created a new site for girls to share their shopping finds, beauty advice, and style tips with each other and the world.

Are you a High School Junior or Senior who has shopped at a mall?

In this part-time internship you will:

• Become part of a focus group for teens
• Work with online marketing + social media
• Watch, storyboard, and write short video segments on new trends
• Report to the Senior Directors

contact: carole@internshipconnection.com

Internship Connection featured in Scarsdale 10583

Dr. Jabbawy offers advice for teens as they look ahead to summer job interviews.

http://www.scarsdale10583.com/201104101552/parenting/job-interview-tips-for-teens.html

Internship Connection featured in Teen Life Media

Dr. Jabbawy discusses six steps to finding a summer internship.

http://www.teenlife.com/news/57215/Tips-for-Teens-Six-Steps-to-Finding-a-Summer-Internship.htm

Meet Dr. Jabbawy at the following Fairs:

Fairs are a wonderful way to learn about Gap Year and Summer programs. Stop by, say hello and tell us what type of internship you may be interested in.

USA Gap Year Fair
Sunday, January 23, 1-4pm, Nobles and Greenough School, 10 Campus Drive, Dedham, MA 02026

Teen Summer Program Expo
Monday, February 7, 5:30-8:00 pm, Newton South High School Cafeteria, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton, MA 02459