Supervisor comments “The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis benefited from the skills and expertise of a bright and determined young lady. She played a vital role in volunteer coordination for a special event. We learned from her work experience and educational support. I applaud the Memphis Challenge program.”
– Ruby Bright, Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis
“The intern is dependable and punctual. She works hard and completes all assignments on a timely basis. She is knowledgeable and has a good grasp for the law. She is an asset to our office. The Memphis Challenge has always provided quality students to work for us.”
– Vallerie Hall, District Attorney’s Office
“The intern takes initiative. He shows a sincere interest in his work and has great interpersonal skills both on the phone and in person. It was a joy to have him contribute to the Memphis Plan for Children of Prisoners and other initiatives to help Memphis area youth. I was very pleased with his contributions and would be delight to have him back.”
– Randa Guigui, Memphis Shelby Crime Commission
“If this intern is typical of the students in your program, then you are doing a fine job. He did fine work, required very little technical training and picked things up very quickly. He fit in easily within the office, and proved to be more capable than I expected from a recent high school graduate. In the big picture, he was a valuable addition to our department!”
– John Lambert, Memphis Redbirds
“Memphis Family Shelter sincerely appreciates the opportunity to participate in the summer internship program of The Memphis Challenge. The intern was an absolute delight to work with – bright, energetic, mature and eager to please. She was a perfect match for our needs, and the entire office staff enjoyed having her here with us.”
– Donna Forston, Memphis Family Shelter
Intern comments “The internship exceeded my expectations because the experience allowed me to work in a lab and learn things that I previously did not know. I also got to do things that I thought I would never be allowed to do, like handle bacteria and watch actual surgeries.”
– University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center intern
“I felt extremely lucky to be in a position where my input was taken very seriously, and I was able to choose what department I wanted to work in at times, while still being exposed to other fields of medicine that I might not have know to ask about.”
– Methodist University Hospital intern
“My mentor was very attentive and thorough, always trying to be sure that my skills were fully utilized. I thoroughly enjoyed this internship because I was given an opportunity to work throughout the entire department – from Benefits/Retirement to Training/Development. I learned something with every assignment.”
– AutoZone intern
“The internship gave me clarification that there are many things I can do with a degree in computer science, and provided challenges that I believe helped me mature professionally and emotionally.”
– FedEx intern
“I received information that was not “cookie cutter” or standard. The psychologist I worked with gave me insight from her personal experiences.”
– Exchange Club Family Center intern
“I assumed that I would be running errands in a law firm. Instead I was able to actively participate in various projects. All of my colleagues were interested in various fields of law, so I was able to listen to their experiences in the various levels of education. My experience was a very positive one. I learned so much from my colleagues and the assignments I was given.”
– National Institute of Law and Equity intern
