Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities’ Post

We're #hiring for a summer #intern that will help research and compile local policies at the intersection of climate resilience and park equity! Get your career started by working with some of the brightest, kindest folks advancing urban nature-based solutions. Make sure you get your applications in ASAP. We hope to select a candidate within the next few weeks. More details at the link below. And please share widely. #climatejobs #internship #parkresearch #climatepolicy

🎓intern insights: 🔥 Working in high temperatures presents unique challenges that demand resilience and adaptability. It's not just about enduring the heat; it's about maintaining focus and performance amidst the sweltering conditions. As professionals, we prioritize safety measures, hydration, and regular breaks to mitigate risks and ensure everyone's well-being. Let's acknowledge the dedication and fortitude required to excel in such environments while remaining committed to safeguarding our health and productivity. #HeatWork #SafetyFirst #ProfessionalResilience 💪🌞

As the recruiting season for Summer 2025 internships progresses, major employers must consider the holistic needs of their candidates. Accommodation plays a crucial role in this regard, influencing an intern's decision to join a company and their overall experience during the internship. By addressing this vital aspect, companies can gain a competitive edge in securing top talent, ensuring a successful and productive internship program. In our case study blog “Our Winning Solutions for Intern Housing", we explain how a combination of program expertise, high-quality properties, and personalized local access created a memorable experience and recruiting advantage for a major employer. https://hubs.la/Q02VbZQ10

Today is intern orientation day at Vesta, Inc. It's such a fun, positive day where we get to share about what we do and the students are so excited for the learning and growth that awaits. They also shared some of their worries - that it's a big responsibility, that it will be overwhelming, that it will be hard to turn it off and make time for themselves. Our wonderful supervisors and staff shared strategies and suggestions for self-care and offered themselves as a support as the students move through the year. For my part, I urged three main reminders: 1. You are not alone. In addition to your peers, we have an incredible team here to support our interns, from our supervisors to our front desk staff to our clinic leads. Use the help. That's what it's there for. 2. Follow the procedures. Learn the procedures and follow them. Best practices exist for a reason. If you find yourself veering outside the lines (just this once, you might tell yourself!), ask yourself why. The guidelines are there to protect clients and staff, and to ensure that the work is done in a sustainable way. 3. Lastly, approach clinical work with equal doses of curiosity and humility. We are not saviors. We are helpers, facilitators, guides. Clinicians come in with skills and theory, but clients know themselves best. We reach the best goals when we partner with clients and share all of our resources (ours and theirs) to get them where they want to be. I would love to hear what other advice people have for interns starting out in this field. #mentalhealth #therapyinterns #helpingprofessional #socialworkers

This summer, we're extending our spotlight series to celebrate CenterSquare’s exceptional interns! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the unique skills, diverse backgrounds, and fresh perspectives that our interns bring to the table. Our first intern spotlight is Michelle Bocanegra, an incoming senior pursuing a B.S. in business administration at USC. Michelle is based out of our Newport Beach office and will be working alongside our Private Real Estate Team. Continue reading below to learn more about Michelle: 1. What are your top three productivity tips for a successful workday? Listen to good music during your commute, have a cup of coffee ASAP, and keep an arsenal of snacks on hand. 2. If you could share some advice with your younger self, what would it be? The main advice I would give my younger self is to not underestimate herself. I would tell her to be confident in her abilities and knowledge, and if she doesn’t believe me, I’ll give her a blip of the things I’ve accomplished thus far—things like getting into and going to USC, which was something that the younger me dreamed of but didn’t think was possible. 3. What inspired you to pursue a career in your current field of study? I have always loved real estate, even when I was younger. I would watch HGTV’s Flip or Flop every day during the summer, and during my free time, I would endlessly search Zillow just for fun. However, early on I knew I didn't want to work in residential real estate, but I had a passion for the real estate industry. This was when I started searching for other options; I came across commercial real estate and found it to be the perfect fit. 4. As a child, what career did you want to have when you “grew up?” As a child, I always wanted to be a veterinarian because I love animals, especially dogs. I currently have 2 Australian Shepherds and am hoping to get another in the future. 5. If you could try something knowing you would not fail, what would it be? If I were guaranteed not to fail at something, I would go skydiving. It is something I've always been interested in doing; however, the fear of it going badly has stopped me. With no risk of failing or falling out of the sky uncontrollably, I would take the chance to skydive for the first time. #CenterSquare #SummerInternship #Spotlight

"🌿 Dive into our AMAS Internship Program: 'Leaving a Cleaner Place, Building a Better World.' Join our environmental initiative and embark on a journey to make a positive impact on our planet. Learn more and apply now! Check out the website: https://lnkd.in/dEVb-nZZ #AMASInternship #EnvironmentalInitiative"

I just walked back from lunch on this nice Wednesday, and enjoyed the increased foot traffic from all of the interns working downtown. Last night, my youngest daughter, Elizabeth Coyne pictured below with Paul Federico, Lisa Mullin and Baju Shah attended the Cleveland Guardians game where the Greater Cleveland Partnership hosted its second annual intern outing. Last year about 700 interns attended the party, this year over 1500 interns were given free tickets to the game. The event was a huge success and the tickets were oversubscribed. I point this out because most of these interns are working in physical offices. And they expect to work in an office. And want to be in an office where they can learn from other people. When people worry about the future of the office, the bright spot is each year’s incoming workforce of former interns. While the work from home trend is real, studies do show that people who are in the office less are more likely to be let go when there is a downsizing. And less likely to get a promotion than colleagues in the office. We all have great stories of friends we made early in our careers sitting in our offices learning our jobs. These interns reminded me that there is a demand for office space. And that demand needs to be supported by cities who need to make the environment clean and safe. And landlords who invest in their properties with amenities. There is a market for office space. You can see on the summer streets of big cities across the country, filled with interns walking to food trucks at lunch. That market needs to be supported so these young people can have the same learning experiences as prior generations did.

🎵Working 9 – 5 – University vs the Office One week into my first 9 – 5 office job and it’s already clear it can drive you crazy if you let it! Switching from being a student to (temporary) staff member at the University of Bath, in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - Education Enhancement department, has been a significant change. Swapping lectures for independent working, seminars for training workshops, and meetings for- well, different meetings, but it’s still been a big change.    One of the most profound changes that come with working instead of studying is the new routine. At #university, my schedule is flexible. I fit study sessions and downtime in around lectures – or even instead of lectures, if feeling sneaky! With a 9 – 5 job, I’ve traded spontaneity for structure. The predictability is comforting, but it’s an adjustment.    Furthermore, my days are packed! There is always more work to do, a never-ending sea of tasks. But overcoming obstacles, learning new skills, whatever the focus of my day, it is sure to be rewarding. However, this does leave significantly less time for ‘me time’. Book binges, gym sessions, and leisurely moments are the norm during term time. Now, I’ve learned to cherish evenings to an extent I never had before. It’s about quality over quantity. ⏰   But not everything has changed! Studying at the University of Bath is preparing me for lifelong learning, and this role continues with that commitment. I learn new skills and embrace challenges, knowing they contribute to my personal and professional growth. This week, I’ve been developing my digital skills in Excel alongside Ahmad Mahmood Alkuchikmulla, by cleaning existing datasets for use in my internship project. Additionally, I have been focusing on creating content that is 'accessible by design', following a great workshop by Ed Mason. This involves understanding and implementing best practices for accessibility, ensuring that all content is inclusive and usable for individuals with diverse needs and abilities. By doing so, I aim to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable digital environment.   Over the next few weeks, I’ll be channelling my inner Dolly Parton: "So try each day to try a little harder, and if you fall, get up and try again." #BathInsightsInterns #BathInterns #BathInsights #Interns

Please welcome our summer interns, Jennifer Colebrook and Ansley Boutwell. Jennifer joins us from Virginia Tech and Ansley joins us from Georgia Institute of Technology. Per Nequette tradition, we always ask each new team member to answer a few questions to get to know them a little better. Here goes… 1. If anyone could play you in your life movie which actor would you choose? J: Anne Hathaway A: Reese Witherspoon or Kristen Bell 2. What are you looking forward to the most about interning at Nequette? J: I am most looking forward to learning how to capture a project’s identity through prioritizing the project’s key values and upholding the standard of timeless beauty while working in a timely and efficient manner.  A: I am most looking forward to the opportunity to grow as a designer with an amazing and very welcoming group of people.  3. What is one book you could read on repeat? J: Ecclesiastes, the Hebrew book of wisdom. It succinctly captures sober themes of life, existence, and purpose. It’s a short book, but there’s profound meaning that seeps through the pages every time I read it. A: Dune by Frank Herbert  4. You only get to listen to one song for the rest of your life. What would it be? J: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio  A: Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan 5. What’s your go-to coffee/tea/etc. order? J: My go-to drink is milk. And I can never go wrong with chocolate milk. I especially drink it at the end of the day – it's like dessert for me.  A: Chai latte    6. What would be your dream project to design?  J: Residential has always captured my attention, but I think no matter the program, the right client can enhance the project. My dream project would be one where the client clearly states their priorities and constraints while allowing flexibility and design freedom to best capture their values. Ultimately, the project in which the client feels their designed space has exceeded their expectations will be the most gratifying.  A: Mid-century modern house with a lot of plants 7. What’s your #1 bucket list vacation spot, and why? J: It’s a tie between Greece and Scotland: Greece because of the architecture, culture, and water. Scotland because of lush nature, castles, and Scottish accents. A: My #1 bucket list vacation spot has to be New Zealand. I love long distance backpacking trips and, though I'm not sure exactly what hike I would do, New Zealand seems like an ideal place to see some pretty breathtaking landscapes. And it doesn't hurt that it was in Lord of the Rings. Thank you both for playing along! We are happy you two are interning with Nequette this summer. 

Reflections from my internship with Keeley Construction Group Today is the last day of my internship with Keeley Construction. I want to share some insights that would benefit anyone stepping into a new position. Some thoughts are my own, others I picked up from colleagues. 1. Ask many questions, but only after you have tried to solve the problem yourself. It is quicker to rely on those with more experience, but it is beneficial in the long run to go through the problem-solving process. 2. Ask for extra work. This is something I heard from Al Dreste this summer. It shows that you are committed and invested in your work. 3. Make connections, but not just within your department. It is valuable to know at least one person from each area your company. Try to make eye contact with people when you are walking around the office. 4. Take ownership of your work. Confidence and accountability in your work will go a long way. 5. Don’t expect to master the job on your first day. It takes time to truly understand a new position. Stay positive and keep at it. I hope these insights are valuable in your career. I am grateful for my time at Keeley Companies and am excited for this next chapter.