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Internships open windows to opportunities. The stereotypical punch line may be ‘pick up the dry cleaning’ and coffee runs, but it does not come close to defining the experience of a collaborative effort between a company and an intern.
At the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports), interns are viewed as valuable contributors who dip those proverbial toes into a myriad of opportunities. With eyes wide open, opportunities arise, and career paths are launched. The GO Sports internship program has evolved through the years, expanding from a seasonal program to a yearly one, but the focus remains the same.
“They are now able to work on projects from start to finish,” said Jennifer Lastik, Chief Operating Officer at GO Sports who has overseen the internship program for the last decade. “It gives them a chance to grow professionally in a more meaningful way. The year-long program also reduces the need for constant recruitment. We typically bring on two to three interns per year, but during busy seasons we’ve hired more interns for additional support.”
With that, say hello to Kristen Scott, Grayson Moore and Kristyn Laffoon.
Kristen is in grad school at UCF and just recently completed her internship. Grayson and Kristyn have graduated and are on a successful professional trajectory. Here is a snapshot of their journey, and the role that GO Sports played along the way...
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