Elizabeth Brooker

Lower Richland/Heyward Career and Technology Center

Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Program

I’ve had the pleasure of working as an intern for the staff at the Office of School Readiness and Prekindergarten programs. The internship involved many responsibilities and activities necessary to run a professional office. As I walked through the door each day, I faced different circumstances and scenarios. Theoe scenarios allowed me to understand how to make my own decisions. Before I became an intern, I wasn’t very strong with administrative skills (organizing, filing, and answering phones). During the internship I was allowed the opportunity to showcase my newfound knowledge from the media technology class. I developed skills that allowed me to edit various presentations and videos for special events. 

Now, I can carry these skills with me into my future endeavors. In conclusion, the internship is something every student should experience!

Christopher Davis

Dreher High School/Heyward Career & Technology Center

Advanced Networking Program

My internship during the summer was a rollercoaster of experience but it was a memory I refuse to forget. My time there has not only shown me that I’m hooked on a career in the in the IT field as a whole but the customer service skills I acquired over the summer at this internship has grown exponentially compared to my old job at Kohl's. I learned how to improve my communication skills, double my work ethic and how to enjoy the job without having to cause problems and fix frustrations. As a whole this experience has given me new insight to the IT world and has led me deeper into my studies and I would love to do it again if given the opportunity.

Kristen Coleman

WJ Keenan High School

Government and Public Administration Program

Although my internship in the CTE Department with Thrive Richland was short, it was an invaluable experience. This experience afforded me the opportunity to gain new skills in graphic design, child care and budgeting. I applied my knowledge from classes such as government, business, leadership and other academic courses throughout my time to complete tasks. My favorite part about my internship was that every day I was completing a new task. It was never a dull day. My work environment was friendly and organized. I was able to utilize classroom experiences from core academic courses and my government program to help complete various projects. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. It was a joy filled experience.