Internship Stories

Grace Harmatys at her short-term internship at Blaze Partners

Benefits of a Short-Term Internship

For students who can’t fit an entire semester- or summer-long internship into their lives, a short-term—or micro—internship can be a fulfilling experience. Like many students, Grace Harmatys, a senior management student from Livermore, Maine, relies on her summer job to help pay for school. “I’ve been hesitant to get a summer internship,” she says. “But […]

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Jane Blanchard at Unum

Internship Story: Jane Blanchard at Unum

Jane Blanchard, a junior studying Marketing and Management at the Maine Business School, tapped her network to learn about Unum’s internship program. “Everyone I spoke with throughout the interview process was kind, accommodating, and helpful,” she says. “That helped me determine that Unum would be a good fit for me.” How did you hear about […]

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Ellie Nash at Marin

Internship Story: Ellie Nash at Marin Skincare

How did you hear about the internship at Marin? I heard about this internship through the Innovate for Maine Fellows Program at the UMaine Career Fair.  Why did you choose to intern at Marin? I interned at Marin because of its unique skincare approach, which utilizes Maine lobster glycoproteins within their hydrating cream. When I […]

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Emma Ardell at Cianbro

Internship Story: Emma Ardell at Cianbro

Emma Ardell, an Accounting major from Aroostook County, found her summer internship at the University of Maine Career Fair. Her experience at Cianbro left her feeling confident in her skills as she’s finishing her college career at the Maine Business School. How did you hear about this internship with Cianbro? I heard about this internship […]

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Jason Gil, L.L. Bean Intern

Internship Story: Jason Gil at L.L. Bean

Jason Gil from Sanford, Maine, heard about the L.L. Bean internship experience at the Maine Business School Explore Careers Casually event held in the fall of 2022. “I met two wonderful individuals from talent and recruitment,” Gil says. “We had a great conversation about the progressive work culture at L.L. Bean.” Why did you choose […]

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Jake Dubay The Dunham Group Intern

Internship Story: Jake Dubay at The Dunham Group

Jake Dubay from Old Town, Maine, has long been interested in real estate. He attended the annual Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) conference to learn more about the industry, securing an internship in the process.  Why did you choose to intern at The Dunham Group? I chose The Dunham Group after traveling to […]

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Camille Lockwood, Intern at Formlabs

Internship Story: Camille Lockwood at Formlabs

Camille Lockwood from Boston, Massachusetts, is spending her summer learning about technology manufacturing and business at Formlabs. As a Global Marketing Intern, Camille is excited to be an intern at a company that creates 3D printed models and prototypes for a variety of industries. How did you hear about this internship?  LinkedIn! What are your […]

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Christian Hartling at MITC - Maine International Trade Center

Internship Story: Christian Hartling at the Maine International Trade Center (MITC)

Christian Hartling, from Burlington, Massachusetts, joined the MaineMBA program after earning his BSBA in Finance and Management at the Maine Business School. This summer, Christian is gaining valuable work experience as part of the Future Global Leader program at the Maine International Trace Center (MITC). This organization helps Maine businesses attain the guidance, education, and […]

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Ivan Young at Worthington Scholarship Foundation

Internship Story: Ivan Young and Worthington Scholarship Foundation

It’s not often that a student has the opportunity to give back to those that have helped them in a meaningful, constructive way. When Ivan Young from Camden, Maine, discovered that the Worthington Scholarship Foundation had a full-time summer internship in his field of expertise, he knew he had to apply. As a recipient of […]

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2023 Innovate for Maine Fellows

2023 Innovate for Maine Fellows

Nine Maine Business School students are participating in the 2023 Innovate for Maine Fellows program this summer. This internship program through the UMaine Foster Center for Innovation has been pairing students with innovative and growing companies since 2012. Emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship, Innovate for Maine prepares student fellows to collaborate with companies on innovation projects […]

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