Sweetwater To Host 37 Summer Interns

Sweetwater's largest class of summer interns will join the company on Monday, May 17. This year, 37 interns will participate in the 12-week long program that gives students real-world experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

They will work in various departments, including accounting, customer experience, event productions, guest services, human resources, marketing, IT, sales, and service.

"We pride ourselves on providing an experience that will prepare students for the workforce," said Jen Lock, manager of recruiting & retention and internship coordinator. "They aren't doing menial tasks or busy work. They work alongside our highly trained professionals to gain a variety of skills."

The paid internships also include opportunities for students to receive regular feedback from managers as well as participation in SweetSessions, which are bi-weekly educational presentations from key leaders at Sweetwater.

"In previous years, about half of our interns have been offered full-time permanent positions. Those who return to school often stay in touch with us and are considered for employment after they graduate," Lock said. "We have worked hard to create a one-of-a kind internship program that is highly sought after."

Sweetwater received 1430 applications and completed 469 interviews to fill the 37 positions. This summer's class of interns attend colleges from all over the country, including Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Mississippi, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Indiana.

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