Note from the President N
Note from the President
D ear Members, September is a month that brings change in many ways. The end of summer is near, the holiday season is around the corner and it is the start of a new school year, including higher education, for many. For those new and returning college students, the beginning of the fall semester brings the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience through internship roles with industries throughout the Rochester region. Internships are valuable for both the participating students and the host businesses. Students gain hands-on experience in their field of interest while developing their soft skills and ability to work as part of a team in a professional setting. Organizations grow their team and have an opportunity to contribute to the development of tomorrow’s professionals. In this issue of the Advantage, we highlight a few organizations that feature an internship program, including detailing the benefits of an internship program and first steps to take in creating an internship opportunity for your organization. Sharing the student experience is also important and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce team includes an intern of our own, Makenna Meyers. Makenna joined us earlier this summer and she shares her insight as an active intern in the Rochester region. Makenna has been a valuable member of our team since her start and the perspective of a participating student can be valuable in creating an internship program of your own. Thank you to all the organizations and partners who have contributed to features in the Advantage business magazine this year, including this month’s highlight of opportunities in internships. Your involvement is greatly appreciated as we continue to develop the Advantage and highlight the businesses and organizations of the Rochester region.
Ryan Parsons President
Advantage Magazine | 5
September 2021
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