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2017 Student Internships
$50,000 Awarded to TSU Student Interns
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.
Student Profiles
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."
Student: Precious Aibangbee
Placement: Focusworks Consulting Group
Quote: "Once in a lifetime opportunity that has opened many doors to success."
Student: Frank Ajieh
Internship: MiTech
Quote: "I gained experience in SEO, marketing plans, and revenue projections."
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."
Student: Saleh Alamri
Internship: MiTech
Quote: "I met three CEOs!"
Student: Donna Alexander
Internship: Pinnacle Financial Partners
Quote: "Professionalism goes a long way!"
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."
Student: Shaundelle Brooks
Internship: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Quote: "Research Methods!"
Student: Keith Gwathney
Internship: Logo My Logo
Quote: "I worked designing flyers and logos for companies as well as implementing email marketing campaigns."
Student: Kailyn Harrington
Internship: duGard Communications
Quote: "#PRWorks!"
Name: Samantha Harris
Internship: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Quote: "I learned about networking and socio-economic problems in Nashville."
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."
Name: Faith Morgan
Internship: TN Advance Care
Quote: "I learned that there are family care environments for persons with disabilities."
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!"
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!"
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."
Student: Ani Popiashvili
Internship: TSBDC
Quote: "Go for every opportunity possible! The best first internship experience!"
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."
Name: Kristian Taylor
Internship: DENOR Brands and Public Relations
Quote: "I learned that marketing is WAY more than social media!'
Name: Shemika Wiley
Internship: TWC
Quote: "My eyes were opened up to a whole new way of working through co-working spaces."
Name: Samuel Yilema
Internship: MedForward
Quote: "I learned software development and created my own website using CSS/HTML."
Student: Biale Zua
Internship: Pinnacle Financial Partners
Quote: "I had a wonderful experience!"