Bryan Jimenez - IT Student
HRA (Human Resources Administration)    

Help Desk Technician

I do not see my internship as just a requirement; I see it as an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in my career field.   

While on the internship, I learned how to behave in a professional environment and applied a lot of what I learned in class.  Also, this internship helped me learn professional ways of expressing myself in a business framework.  I learned how to work in teams, under pressure, and sometime under difficult problem-solving situations.

In the long run, I gained even more motivation to acquire more knowledge and skills within my major.

Tremaine Green - IT Student

North Bronx Counseling Center

Computer Lab Assistant

My internship was a good way to help me launch my career.  I gained experience that puts me a step ahead and it helped me develop a network of business contacts in my field.  While, I also get hands-on experience, I was able to apply the skills that I learned in class into my internship.

Also, I expanded my oral and written communication skills.  Before I was too shy to speak in a large group of people, but this internship let me overcome this weakness.  In fact, once when my supervisor was not there, she left me charge of the computer lab, which for me was significant.   As result, I gained self confidence and motivation. 

Joan Bonilla - CJ student

NY State Unified Court System - Nassau County Supreme Court

Student Ambassador Program

I have been assigned to work with mediation and arbitration.  We assist the attorneys with their cases and also try to settle before trial.  We also work fee disputes. We have a panel of arbitrators and work with them and the client to try and get a resolution.   My supervisor helps me learn the functions of this side of the Court System and also gives me the opportunity to sit in on trials such as malpractice, divorce, and tax invasion.

I can't stop telling everyone how wonderful my experience has been with this program and how much knowledge I have gained since I'm interning here.  I recommend to any student who's interested in this program that they should go for it because I'm sure they will love it as much  as I do and will gain the knowledge I did.

Vivian Torres - Culinary Arts Student

Robbins Wolfe

Line Cook

My internship is with Robbins Wolfe, an "eventeur" owned by Culinart and I have been delighted with the experience there.  Not only did the OCA assist me in securing placement in my area of interest, but  I have been able to put into practice what I have learned in both the classroom and the Culinary Arts Center.  On the other hand, I am learning many new culinary and catering functions that I am able to apply in school.  For example, I've really enhanced my sense of teamwork.   In addition, because the internship allows me to work in a real work environment, I've increased my confidence that I do posses the qualities necessary to be successful in the food and beverage industry. 

This internship is a productive way to gain invaluable experience and develop business networks that will definitely open doors for me in the industry.  I do recommend that every student take advantage of the internship program and other career-related opportunities. 

Symbio Technologies

IT Intern

My internship at Symbio Technologies has been a very good experience. It has helped me to identify my interpersonal and technical skills and has given me an advantage in the corporate world.

At my internship I learned that in a corporate environment one must behave with the utmost professionalism. I also learned how to fit into the grand scheme of things in the office environment and that despite certain roles, everyone has a part to play for the betterment of the company.

Ultimately, this internship has shown me my strengths and my areas that need to be improved on.  It's been very valuable.