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$50,000 Awarded to TSU Student Interns

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The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Lead Center awarded $50,000 to Tennessee State University’s SBDC and Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) to provide TSU student interns to local businesses. 
 
Students were selected through a rigorous process, placing some of TSU’s best and brightest with Nashville’s business elite.  Selected students were provided last minute financial assistance through the grant.  "Internships provide a valuable learning experience and financial assistance for students. Many students count on internships to provide funding for their next semester, " says CEED Director, Ruthie Reynolds. 
 
Students from across disciplines will intern in a variety of businesses from established corporations in the banking, IT, heath care and legal industries, to Nashville’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses.
 
Internships provide practical application of academic theory in a professional setting.  Interns make important connections in the business world and meet potential mentors in their fields. 
 
CEED received interest from over 35 businesses and 100 students, placing a total of 29 students in internships for the fall semester. 
 

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Student Profiles

Ruth Akpan

Precious Aibangbee

Frank Ajieh

Olatayo Akindele

Saleh Alamri

Donna Alexander

Bobby Beard

Shaundelle Brooks

Troy Ginyard

Keith Gwathney

Kailyn Harrington 

Samantha Harris

Samera Mohamed

Faith Morgan

Shanterrica Morris

Damica Odom

Emanuel Okopido

Ani Popiashvili

Jordan Price

Kristian Taylor

Shemika Wiley

Samuel Yilema

Biale Zua

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Ruth Akpan

Student:  Ruth Akpan

Internship: Hoskins and Company, P.C.

Quote:  "I learned how to use the appropriate software to prepare client tax returns, and I learned general skills on how to manage a company."

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PAibangbee

Student:  Precious Aibangbee

Placement: Focusworks Consulting Group

Quote:  "Once in a lifetime opportunity that has opened many doors to success."

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Frank Ajieh

Student:  Frank Ajieh

Internship:  MiTech

Quote:  "I gained experience in SEO, marketing plans, and revenue projections."

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Olatayo Akindele

Name:  Olatayo Akindele

Internship: TN Advance Care

Quote:  "I had the opportunity to work with the director, understand policies and how it is put into practice, and learnt how to use ASANA."

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Saleh Alarmi

Student:  Saleh Alamri

Internship:  MiTech

Quote: "I met three CEOs!"

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Donna Alexander

Student:  Donna Alexander

Internship:  Pinnacle Financial Partners

Quote: "Professionalism goes a long way!"

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Bobby Beard

Student:  Bobby Beard

Internship:  U-Kno Catering

Quote:  "I was able to put together an employee bowling night at Dave and Buster's.  I really feel that the time and effort I displayed will show in the actual event."

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Shaundelle Brooks

Student:  Shaundelle Brooks

Internship:  Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Quote:  "Research Methods!"

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Troy Ginyard

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Keith Gwathney

Student:  Keith Gwathney

Internship:  Logo My Logo

Quote:  "I worked designing flyers and logos for companies as well as implementing email marketing campaigns."

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Kailyn Harrington

Student:  Kailyn Harrington

Internship:  duGard Communications

Quote:  "#PRWorks!"

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Samantha Harris

Name:  Samantha Harris

Internship:  Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Quote:  "I learned about networking and socio-economic problems in Nashville."

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Sarmera Mohamed

Student: Samera Mohamed

Placement:  TSBDC

Quote: "My internship with the TSBDC gave me the opportunity to attend the Global Action Summit and meet brilliant minds such as CNN's Fareed Zakaria."

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Faith Morgan

Name:  Faith Morgan

Internship:  TN Advance Care

Quote:  "I learned that there are family care environments for persons with disabilities."

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 Shanterrica Morris

Shanterrica Morris

Name;  Shanterrica Morris

Internship:  Flexer Law

Quote:  "Dan Castagna was one of the best managers I've had.  He even took the time out to teach me how to put air in my tires at a local gas station!"

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Damica Odom

Name:  Damica Odom

Internship: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Quote:  "I was able to learn more about my peers on a personal level during my marketing internship with CEED!"

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Emanuel Okopido

Student:  Emanuel Okopido

Internship:  TSBDC

Quote:  "I further developed my research and data analyzing skills. I learnt how to use CRM, basic website development, and how to engage with potential clients."

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Ani Popiashvili

Student: Ani Popiashvili

Internship:  TSBDC

Quote:  "Go for every opportunity possible!  The best first internship experience!"

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Jordan Price

Student:  Jordan Price

Internship:  Hoskins CPA

Quote:  "What stood out to me was all of the employees and the boss attended and graduated from Tennessee State University, some of the employees were related to Mr. Hoskins, it is an African American based Accounting firm, all of the workers and the boss has great knowledge and experience with finances and accounting, and I worked on new projects every week."

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Kristian Taylor

Name:  Kristian Taylor

Internship:  DENOR Brands and Public Relations

Quote:  "I learned that marketing is WAY more than social media!'

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Shameka Wiley

Name:  Shemika Wiley

Internship:  TWC

Quote:  "My eyes were opened up to a whole new way of working through co-working spaces."

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Samuel Yilema

Name:  Samuel Yilema

Internship:  MedForward

Quote:  "I learned software development and created my own website using CSS/HTML."

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Biale Zua

Student:  Biale Zua

Internship:  Pinnacle Financial Partners

Quote:  "I had a wonderful experience!"

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