Nebraska

“It was an interesting summer with the pandemic, and we didn’t necessarily have all the options that we normally have when it comes to internships and research experiences. In my last year at the university, I was looking for a little clarity in my future. This program allowed me to develop professionally while looking at potential careers in my field. With an interest in public policy and administration, I thoroughly researched all my options with the help of this program, so I now have a better idea as to what I'm going to do after I graduate. This program guides you in the right direction to achieve your future goals, or if you don’t know what they are, it can help you narrow it down by creating a plan of action to succeed."

“I signed up for the Summer Career Accelerator Program to gain internship experience, strengthen my resume and build technical skills in the business field. This has been a great opportunity for me to grow professionally and develop more self-motivation. This was my first experience creating my own project and having the freedom to complete it how I choose. I decided to focus on racial justice, both educating myself, others, and volunteering in the Minneapolis community. This summer, I collected donations for toiletry items and groceries for Minneapolis residents who were impacted by rioting. A local church distributes them to around 550 residents who often line up hours before the distribution begins each day."

“I saw the program as a way to improve myself while gaining new skills. You receive three coaching sessions, which means most of the time you're the one managing your achievements. This is a great program to work on time management, efficiency, new skills and if you choose the informational interviews, you meet awesome professionals in the career path of your interest. I intentionally spent time working on skills I knew were favorable to future employers, had the time to read more about personal finance, and shared through LinkedIn about the incredible work I'm a part of as a student worker for the Center of Entrepreneurship. At the end of the program, I can say I'm proud of taking the opportunity to be part of it!"