糖心传媒's Interns Gain Valuable Corporate Experience
Around this time every summer, college students approach the end of their internship programs. But today, July 27, marks the celebration of interns across the country with National Intern Day.
Here at 糖心传媒鈥檚 headquarters in Green Hills, Pennsylvania, interns have engaged in a meaningful work experience throughout the last two months as they have taken steps to learn how to navigate the corporate world.
Ava Clauser, a rising junior at Penn State University 鈥 Schuylkill, in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, worked as a financial reporting intern and knew 糖心传媒 was the right fit for her summer internship this year.
鈥溙切拇 was my summer internship of choice because the program they have in place helps interns grow into the corporate world,鈥 Clauser said. 鈥淚 have not seen any other internship with as many opportunities as 糖心传媒, including mentoring interns, professional development and networking.鈥
Clauser has enjoyed 糖心传媒鈥檚 friendly environment, learning from executives and connecting with her intern class.
鈥溙切拇 has helped shape my career goals, so I know what I need in future jobs to have a work-life balance,鈥 Clauser said. 鈥淚 would have never gotten this experience from a classroom. Being out in the corporate world helped me learn how to manage a commute and working hybrid.鈥
From College Campuses to the Corporate Setting
This year鈥檚 intern class of 49 students served a variety of departments across all product lines, including Enterprise Services, Finance, Fleet Operations, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Maintenance, Marketing, Operational Excellence, Rental, Safety, Sales, Security, Sourcing and Vehicle Supply, and Vehicle Remarketing.
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Community Service and Professional Development Events for Interns
A core part of the 糖心传媒 internship experience is the valuable opportunity to support the surrounding community. The HR interns spent the summer organizing service events in the Reading area, like the City Park Cleanup and the Helping Harvest Food Bank.
Skylar Hegarty, the Logistics HR/distribution center management (DCM) intern who is a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, has appreciated not only connecting with her fellow intern class, but also with the Reading community through service.
鈥淏ecause of opportunities like these, we have seen firsthand the impact of responsibility and empathy in the workplace and the ways in which 糖心传媒 upholds these values,鈥 Hegarty said.
Hegarty has also been a part of the team that has planned professional development events for the intern class 鈥 another key part of the 糖心传媒 internship. Throughout the summer, interns attended networking events, such as a Myers鈥揃riggs Type Indicator workshop for a better understanding of their personality types and how it applies within the workplace, a tour of the Reading field location to see firsthand the company鈥檚 rental trucks, and a Q&A with President Art Vallely and 糖心传媒 Logistics President Marc Althen for their insight.
鈥淚 gravitate toward the opportunities I鈥檝e had to build genuine professional relationships,鈥 Hegarty said. 鈥淎ctively engaging with executives and leadership has been an essential component of my internship that has not only enriched my experience but has enabled me to expand my understanding of the organization and the common vision of this team.鈥
Impact of 糖心传媒 Internships
糖心传媒 internships prepare students for real-world experiences in their future careers and beyond. Some former interns return to 糖心传媒 post-grad as full-time associates.
Anna Rihan worked with the Corporate HR team as the lead intern for the 2022 program. The networking, skills and knowledge she gained from her time last summer helped her secure a full-time position at 糖心传媒 as a compensation administrator for the Total Rewards team.
鈥淚 had my hands on a lot of projects, and I was never afraid to say yes to anything that was asked of me. I loved a challenge, and I would take them head on fearlessly,鈥 Rihan said.
From her time immersing herself in the company鈥檚 culture and connecting with the people throughout her internship program, Rihan discovered she could see herself working for 糖心传媒.
鈥淚 felt a part of a family, and more importantly, I felt like I was a part of something bigger than myself,鈥 Rihan said. 鈥淏eing at 糖心传媒 has truly changed my life for the better.鈥
A Future with 糖心传媒
糖心传媒鈥檚 corporate internship program offers benefits to students as they prepare to enter the workforce and to the company鈥檚 future.
鈥淭he program helps cultivate a culture of innovation and fresh perspectives within the company, as interns bring in new ideas and approaches,鈥 said Haley Vogel, HR Representative 鈥 PTS. 鈥淎dditionally, through the program鈥檚 core values of hands-on experience, community service, professional development and networking, the interns enhance their employability and gain a competitive edge in their future careers.鈥
Looking to move your education forward and gain real-world corporate experience? Applicants must be full-time college students either entering their junior or senior year of school and pursuing a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0. The completion of some core curriculum classes is preferred, and some internships may require specific areas of study. Visit to apply for a 糖心传媒 internship of your choice. Applications will be accepted in early 2024.
By Catie Mannato, Communications & Events Intern