Expresso 17 | Shaping tomorrow

“AN INTERNSHIP IS A CATALYST FOR SUCCESS. Bill McGuire, PE

and with the support of fellow employees throughout the summer. Since many interns come from out of state and are living in a new place with new people, the office becomes their EXP family. “They need to know that they have a support system, whether it’s their fellow interns or leadership. We’re here to make sure they have a successful summer and learn as much as possible in their short time here,” Dan said. The interns are treated like full time employees and for many, it can be their first taste of what post-grad life entails. They are included in EXP’s dynamic project offerings, exposed to client

educational. If it’s done right, they go back to school and tell their friends,” said Bill McGuire. The US South Buildings group team knows that the summer is critical because it allows them to learn who is interested in working with the team for the long haul and it grants them an opportunity to see who will fit into the team. Their annual commitment to hiring interns allows them to build a team that is filled with young minds who appreciate the importance of a tight-knit team and solid relationships, as well as to stay fresh and relevant in the minds of students at the targeted universities. Bill explained, “An internship is a catalyst for success. It is our responsibility to provide information to propel their career forward, while fostering talent and building a culture of belonging amongst individuals who are interested in engineering, architecture, design and the services we offer our clients.” At EXP, the success of internship programs starts at the very beginning, and instills the entrepreneurial and relationship driven culture that exists throughout offices and partnerships.

meetings and field visits, invited on office outings and are fully immersed in the office culture. Interns get a real sense of the types of projects they will encounter, what their mentors and co-workers will be like, and in some cases, learn what living in that far away city will be like. “The experience must be extremely positive and

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