Student Intern Testimonials - EDUCATION THAT WORKS PROGRAM:

...I have definitely enjoyed my 1 1/2 years at Mid-America Apartment Communites.  Being a senior, I realize how important it is to lead by example and show good responsibility.  I love the people here and I hope I'll have future involvement with the company.  (KJ - Class of 2010)

...I enjoy working here (RE Transportation) for several reasons:  1)  my co-workers are nice people and they help me if I need it, 2)  even though RE is a big company, it feels more like a big family or team in this office, and 3)  I want to learn more about the Logistics business since that's what my dad is in.  (JT - Class of 2013)

...I love working here!  The people are nice and I have learned a lot.  I'm so thankful that I get to work at such an important business (Southeastern Asset Management).  (MD - Class of 2011)

...I really enjoy working for the H.I.M. Department at St. Francis.  I am going to miss working here once I graduate.  (TF - Class of 2010)

...I feel that the people at my job (Memphis Light, Gas and Water) create an environment that not only is friendly, but if I have questions, I feel comfortable in asking them.  I feel that I can always learn something from anybody at that workplace.  (AW - Class of 2010)

...For the time I have been working here (Southwest Tennessee Community College), I can say I do feel like a part of the team and wish to learn as much as I can as this year progresses.  (TC - Class of 2011)

...I feel like I can ask questions when I don't understand a task.  My co-workers and mentor (AutoZone) are always available when I need assistance.  I feel like I am a part of a good team.  (AL - Class of 2010)

...This is the greatest job (Morgan Keegan) I have ever had.  Everyone I work with is very nice and friendly.  I wish I worked here at the beginning of the work-study program.  (MM - Class of 2010)

...I feel that I am on the right path with my life because of the ETW (Education That Works) program.  It is giving me an opportunity of a lifetime.  I will have valuable work experience that most people don't receive until they are in their late 30's.  This experience is setting me up for college and a lucrative job, as well as fortifying my life.  My job at FedEx and Memphis Catholic has taught me valuable information.  I will continue to use my knowledge and values my whole life.  I also plan and pray to give my children the same experience that I have received when the time comes.  (RM - Class of 2012)

...I have learned to work as a team member.  This job has helped me understand the real world and the competitiveness of jobs, but I also learned things at Memphis Catholic like how to talk on the phone in a business-like manner and tranfer calls.  My strengths are working efficiently, with speed and minimal errors.  The things I need to work on are being more involved in talking to other people because I am shy at many times.  When I think about school and work, I can honestly say that I am heading on the right path.  (KD - Class of 2012)

...I learned at Junior Achievement the basics of a non-profit organization.  As a non-profit, you must get money through sponsorships.  The program that I was working with at JA called Exchange City has also taught me how important education is to our society.  I am on the right path.  I have God in my life.  I attend school and I make good grades, and I am starting to stay out of trouble.  My plans after high school are to attend college.  (QJ - Class of 2012)