Employers

"This job would be impossible without the use of interns. We are able to take on more programs and do a better job because of them. They are able to take care of details that I wouldn't have time to do. They know the agency, so when we need a temp, we hire them to fill in. I would highly recommend having intern students."

Kathy Reasoner, Director, American Heart Association

"Not only do student interns lend a helping hand in our day to day business activities, they contribute their ideas and give a fresh vantage point to our business. I always learn something new from each student. The process of leading and teaching within the context of my workplace, keeps me and my own skills flexible. I always tell our student interns that they may learn more from what they absorb and observe than what they do for us. I can sometimes see in their eyes when things that have been taught in school all of the sudden make sense to them. That is exciting!"

Donniece Smith, Publications Coordinator, University Medical Center

Faculty Supervisor

"Student interns mature a lot between the time I have them in class and when they complete their internship. Many of our students are offered jobs as a result of their internship. They also make great connections and can
obtain good references as a result."

Sandy Reeve, Instructor & Internship Coordinator, Department of Health,
Exercise & Sport Sciences

Student interns

"I obtained a lot of "real world" skills and knowledge that was a great addition to what I learned inside the classroom. For employers, it's a great training session for little dollars out of your pocket. After my internship, I was hired for a full time position."

Tim Shore, Assistant Marketing Director, TTU Alumni Association

"I strongly believe that an internship should be mandatory in every degree plan. My internship allowed me to get "hands on " experience in the Public Relations field by writing, interviewing people for stories, helping plan special events and so much more. I met the Governor at an event at the hospital where I interned and was able to connect with a Tech Alumni in his office. Through that internship and making contacts in the Governor's office, I now have a job working for the Chairman of the Republican party of Texas."

Amanda Lillis, Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas Tech University Career Center

"Not only does an internship allow you to work hard and gain experience, but it also allows an employer to experience how hard of a worker you are."

R.J. Calvo, Health Educator, City of Lubbock Health Department

"An internship is a great way to network!"

Kam Stelter, Smoking Cessation Coordinator, St. Joseph Regional Health Center

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