Our First Pathways Interns Report Fantastic Experiences!
The first Pathways Fund interns (economically disadvantaged high school students whose internships are funded by the Pathways Internship Fund) have completed their internships at Goodwin House, a senior living facility. With your support, students who couldn’t afford unpaid internships explored work experiences that expanded how they imagine their future. Click here to learn more about the Fund.
The Feedback From The Interns’ Exit Interviews Exceeded Our Expectations…
Interns learned communication, teamwork, responsibility and other work skills, and gained confidence.
On a scale of 1-5, they each gave the experience a 5. When asked what skills they gained, students reported:
“Confidentiality, Communication, Time Management”
“Communicating better, having more confidence and becoming a better listener.”
“How to take responsibility… Communication skills … How to work with a team.”
Interns were offered opportunities to work in a variety of areas beyond helping the residents, including administrative, finance, and event planning. One student wrote, “[M]y favorite day was being able to be a part of the big meetings at Goodwin House ... I was able to sit down and listen in to how they will run the business next and what’s next with what they have planned. I really enjoyed being a part of that moment and being able to experience it all.”
Interns Also Shared Their Thoughts About What They Got From The Experience…
“Professional experience and I felt good, that I was there to help and listen.”
“A lot of confidence about my communication skills.”
“A lot of respect for those who work in the health care system.
As well as different skills I can use outside of a professional work space.”
This is our favorite quote:
“I would say thank you so much for the amazing opportunity they gave me. I enjoyed every second of every day I was there. I really did learn a lot of new things I didn’t know before. The skills I have learned as well as the information will most definitely help me out later down the road in my future.”
Help Us Expand the Impact of the Pathways Fund!
With this feedback, we want to redouble our efforts and expand the imagination of more students. We hope Immanuelites will consider…