Posted July 17, 2013
Philadelphia internship opportunities heat up summer months for Temple students
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Temple senior Kimberly Sanon is serving as a research assistant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia this summer. “My experience at CHOP has been wonderful. I have had a chance to sit down at executive meetings at the department of psychiatry, while they discuss insurance policies, medications and different issues. The opportunity has been truly amazing. Just to see these women and their tenacity motivates me to work harder.” (Joseph B. Schaefer) -
Junior Krysanne Bryan is interning in public relations with WHYY, Philadelphia’s public media provider. “I’ve had a wonderful experience in my time here at WHYY. Everyone I have had the pleasure of interacting with has been eager to help me further my experience and has taught me so much. I have gotten numerous opportunities to prove to myself and those around me what I can do and am happy to be in an environment where hard work does not go unnoticed.” (Joseph B. Schaefer) -
Temple Junior Jalen Blot is interning in management information systems with Lincoln Financial Group. “Lincoln Financial Group has given me the unique opportunity to be in charge of the future of my career.” (Joseph B. Schaefer) -
Junior Vinicius P. Marques is interning this summer with Ernst & Young. “At my time at Ernst & Young I have gained great experience being exposed working with managers and working in teams. We are given the opportunity to work individually on assignments but also develop teamwork skills working with other employees.” (Joseph B. Schaefer)
While scorching temperatures have sent some residents scrambling to the beach this summer, many Temple students are taking advantage of their break from classes to gain real-world experience through internships and other professional opportunities available in Philadelphia.
An internship party hosted by Campus Philly Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts brought out more than 100 area interns from the region’s colleges and universities, including many from Temple. Working with college and university partners, corporate members and other organizations, Campus Philly assists college students in studying, living and working in Greater Philadelphia and serves as a clearinghouse for internships and volunteer opportunities.
“Internship opportunities in Greater Philadelphia are expanding all the time,” said Campus Philly President Deborah Diamond. “From major Fortune 500 companies to mid-size and small employers and start-ups, internships in a variety of work settings are available for Philadelphia’s college students.”
These early experiences go a long way for young people seeking to establish a professional track record, she says.
“We know internships make a difference,” said Diamond. “Students who have an internship during college are more likely to get a job after they graduate and more likely to stay in Philadelphia as well.”
Greater Philadelphia is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions for young professionals, ranking first among large metro areas for growth in the population of those over 25 with a college degree.