“Overall, I feel like this internship was an amazing opportunity. I gained so much knowledge about the limitless opportunities in the field of sustainability and feel like I now have a guiding direction towards what I what to do. The internship provided me with a project that was fulfilling, engaging, and rewarding and allowed me to truly make a difference in the community. Thank you!”

“My internship with YVSC was an amazing experience that I will value for the rest of my life. My project was in YVSC’s Waste Diversion priority program area. I worked to help identify the barriers and challenges of composting in Steamboat restaurants. During the time of my internship, I had many experiences that will help me during my career such as how to communicate professionally, how to develop a project, and developing my professional writing skills. I feel that I gained a lot of important insights and experiences during my time with YVSC.”

“This internship program made a difference in both my life professionally and personally. As a senior in college, I was looking for experience that would get me involved in real world sustainability projects that would make a difference. I was paired with a mentor that gave me the skills and mentorship for my project. I was able to meet others with the same interest and make connections that will go beyond the internship.”

“As an intern, I gained an understanding of the focus areas of YVSC. This helped me to understand why my project was meaningful.  I thought of it in terms of aligning with YVSC’s mission and advancing towards goals, but also by doing so, I saw the connection that I was impacting my community, the environment, and gaining from it personally as well.”

“This internship helped me to better understand the career path I want to take and helped me understand myself better as a leader.”