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My Internship Experience by: Jason Cooper

SPC has helped me immensely by providing me an internship with the city of St. Petersburg.

The internship with the city’s IT department has many different teams. The department is made up of server, network, application support, GIS, Oracle programming, web development and database administration. I was fortunate to intern with some talented techs in the application support specialists group. We deal with taking trouble tickets for around 500 employees citywide. Some of the sites that we support are the Municipal Services Center, City Hall, Fleet, Annex and a few others.

In a typical work day,  I visit different employers with computer problems, manage some servers, fix computers and write programs. After shadowing one of the technicians for about nine months, he was promoted to another position. Shortly after, I was given an interview and then offered a full-time position.

My B.A.S track deals with security, so I was able to relate a lot of what I learned in the security class with the real world. Also, the project management classes helped a great deal when I began starting my own projects. The internship provided me with the experience I needed to get hired. I recommend that all technology students get real world experience. Internships are one of the best ways to obtain the experience that employers are looking for.

Jason spoke about his internship during Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s press conference at SPC on Nov. 26, 2012. Watch his speech about it and the job opportunities it opened for him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL2jXppUD20&feature=youtu.be&t=11m14s

Looking for a media internship? Consider the Tampa Bay Times

Looking for a media internship? Consider the Tampa Bay Times

Applications for Summer 2013 Internships are being accepted.

NOVEMBER 1 (postmarked) is the deadline to apply for NEWSROOM reporting, copy editing, design and photo internships. Please mail / send applications to the address provided below. On-line applications or e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

FEBRUARY 15 (postmarked) is the deadline to apply for positions in Marketing, Advertising and Web Development. Please mail / send applications to the address provided below. On-Line applications or e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted.
The Times’ internship program introduces college students to careers in media. Interns work in departments throughout the company, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

 

Who should apply?


Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in careers in media especially, news/information. Applicants should have experience at a college publication and at least one professional internship. Applicants also should have access to reliable transportation for the summer.

How do I apply?


MAIL APPLICATIONS TO
Nancy Waclawek, Internship Coordinator, Tampa Bay Times, 490 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Send a cover letter, resume and samples of your work (copies of 5 or 6 published articles, advertisements, brochures, photography portfolio, etc.).

Contact: Nancy Waclawek, internship coordinator, 727-893-8780 or waclawek@tampabay.com.

Students hired for Times internships are eligible to apply for Intern Scholarships offered through the Tampa Bay Times Fund. The scholarships are worth up to $3,500 for returning full-time undergraduates and up to $1,500 for returning fulltime graduate students. (Applications will be made available to interns during their summer experience at the Times.)

SPC Internship Office Picks of the Week

Brown & Brown Insurance

The responsibilities of the intern will cover three main functions of the business: marketing, account management, and telemarketing.  A willingness to learn and ability to perform without supervision is crucial.

 

 

 

GlobalITU

Answer telephone, setting appointments, filing, copying, research, client database management. Working with our clients to get them registered to work with government agencies in their state. Not only are your classroom studies applied to practical experiences, we also go above by teaching you what we teach our clients.  How to do business with your local government agencies. We also give you free training on computer applications as well as training so you may receive your Microsoft Applications.

 

 

Island Paradise Cottages & Apartments of Madeira Beach

Visit hotels and demonstrate updates to websites and use of social media.  Help recruit new members to association.  Plan/implement local meetings/events.  Write copy for use on website and in social media.  Help develop marketing materials, messages, brand images.
Recommend website improvements

 

SPC Internship Office Picks of the Week

 

Suncoast Tool Design                          

Solid Works knowledge intermediate and beyond.
Mechanical design knowledge is a plus.
Desire to learn with a good attitude.
Job Description:   Aiding in the modeling and detailing of manufacturing tooling and gages

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation Event & Fundraiser Intern

Do you like details, creating invitations as well as being at fabulous events? This may be a fit for you! We are looking for someone who is okay with picking up the phone to help with solicting (some of the fundraising part) and who like to help with every inch of high profile events (event side of the job).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaborative Labs Intern

                       Performs administrative office work which involves the coordination of specialized staff responsibilities and office functions. In addition, this position would require working with staff  during collaborative events logistics and documenting as needed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software Engineer Java/Web/Mobile              Software Engineer responsible for design, development and delivery of fully tested application programs from business and technical specifications

 

 

 

SPC Internship Office Picks of the Week

Gator Dredging

Gator Dredging is a rapidly growing general contractor specializing in marine engineering, permitting, and waterway dredging and maintenance. Gator is seeking an engineering intern to assist our engineering team with a wide range of projects from individual dock dredging, to city-wide canal surveying.

 

 

Island Paradise Cottages & Apartments of Madeira Beach

Strong user of all Microsoft Office products. Ability to work well with others & builds relationships. Knowledge of marketing, marketing tools, hospitality industry. Excellent writing skills. Self-starter works with little supervision, once tasks are outlined/agreed upon. Goal and results oriented work. Website creation experience a plus.

 

 

 

 

Amber Hill Law

Knowledge in marketing, research, interpersonal skills, independent worker, disciplined and driven. The job would include researching pricing for various marketing techniques.  Additionally, the person would be required to determine the best sources of marketing and develop new marketing techniques.

SPC Internship Office Picks of the Week

Kass Center For Cosmetic  Facial & Eye Plastic Surgery Social Media Intern St.Petersburg, FL

 

The social media intern at a medical facility will be instrumental in increasing social media presence and increasing visibility for the brand. The social media intern at a medical facility will be instrumental in increasing social media presence and increasing visibility for the brand.  Student will aggregate and/or create article and video content, schedule video interviews with customers, distribute content to various content websites, monitor and engage on various social media platforms, put together monthly newsletter in Constant Contact, etc.

 

AE Engine Multimedia Internship     St. Petersburg, FL

The multimedia intern will work with an A.E. Engine staff member to develop programs to help extend the reach of specific projects across a variety of mediums. The intern will be responsible for helping to populate a number of Facebook and Twitter accounts owned by A.E. Engine. The intern will be able to assist in aspects of editorial development across a number of different publications and write weekly press releases for a number of different websites. Additionally, the intern will become well versed in magazine publishing, to include writing/editing, graphic design and production.

 

Anona United Methodist Church    Graphic Designer Internship Largo, FL

Have basic to advanced  skill set in programs like Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro software packages. Be able to build graphics and short video/motion graphics out of Ideas sent to you by church staff.  Take Ideas from church staff and build graphics or Motion graphics for church services and publications 

Food Now   Office Manager Internship  St. Petersburg, FL

FOODNOW is a fast growing restaurant marketing and delivery company. We are in need of an office manager with skills, experience and savvy to be the back bone of day-to-day operations.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to love variety, work independently, communicate well and be super organized.  We are looking for a motivated individual with a proven track record in office administration.. The right candidate will play an integral part in the future expansion of our rapidly growing company.

 

 

 

Network People  Marketing Internship    Largo, FL

The ideal candidate will have the desire to learn the many dimensions of marketing communication.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work for an IT company. Some functions include marketing planning, social media, online advertising, direct, and print marketing

 

 

 

 

Positive Impact Magazine Magazine,  St. Petersburg, FL

Positive Impact Magazine is a unique online and quarterly print publication dedicated to uplifting content about people, businesses, and initiatives inspiring action, courage, and compassion. There are several part time and intern positions available.

 

What do your references say about you?

Thinking about your prospects for landing that new job?  You should think first about what your former boss and other references will say about you. There is no doubt that, for many job searchers, a person’s previous employers will have a direct bearing on their future. However, more than a few job seekers are under erroneous impressions about what there former employers are allowed to (or what they will) say – New Grad Life  provides examples of some commonly held myths:

Very Clever

Where do our students complete their internships? One employer partner, Clever Training is a “multi-channel specialty retailer and leading provider of innovative athletic training gear.”  They are community- focused and have sponsored events including triathlons for kids and Operation Soldier Assist. Last year Clever Training hosted two student interns.

This fall Clever Training is hosting another student, Robert Fulton. Robert has made the President’s Honor list in every one of his eligible semesters and is currently completing his Associate in Science degree in Computer/Web Programming. Robert reports that it is a great place and he already feels apart of the Clever Training team