PREP REAL WORLD EDUCATION
Senior Internship Program Explores Career Paths
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rep for Success is a new, dynamic program investing in the power of our Jesuit mission. The program encourages young men to begin to envision the next chapter of their lives and invest in discovering their purpose. Adults who volunteer to mentor them offer the students a glimpse into their careers and the education and experience needed to provide the path to success. The students receive real world experience and make invaluable connections; the mentors receive the gift of giving back and encouraging our most valuable commodity—our youth. The program kicked off in spring 2023, and 65 seniors were offered internships based on their interests in fields such as medicine, engineering, energy, law, finance, advertising, education, aviation, environmental science, and real estate—to highlight a few. Seniors interned at the Commonfund, Curiale Middle School, Bar Stool Sports, the State of Connecticut Public Defender’s office, NBC Sports, and Mill River Wetlands. They learned about marine towing and private aviation. They also cared for patients in cardiology, veterinary, and dentist offices, and learned about marketing and advertising, wealth management and how to prepare a home for sale. The program culminated in a reception for mentors and students on the final day, and the positivity in the room was palpable. The experience for both the seniors and mentors was fulfilling and worthwhile. Prep for Success will be offered again in 2024. Suzanne Gorab, Prep for Success Founding Director
18 PREPTODAY | FALL 2023
