The following pages highlight my Communications and Development with the Maine TREE Foundation.
Official Description:
An internship is a high impact learning experience where knowledge and theory from students’ program of study are integrated with shadowing, volunteering, or paid employment with a private company, not-for-profit organization or government agency toward the intentional development of transferable knowledge, skills and abilities and practical application of professional competencies. Prior to registering for the class, students must work with the Internship Coordinator and course instructor to identify, apply for, and secure an internship. In addition to the hands-on experiential learning that occurs at the internship site, students attend class to discuss the experience, reflect on their learning, and explore ways the internship extends course-based learning. Through guidance, support and regular feedback from the mentor and the course instructor, students learn and practice their internship position and achieve their learning objectives.
Student Description:
This internship is a valuable experience that provided an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills I gained in the classroom to a real-world setting. My responsibilities included brainstorming and outlining media concepts, collaborating with my supervisor, and promoting the foundation’s programs. In addition to hands-on experience promoting forestry education, one-on-one supervisor communication and class time acted as an opportunity to reflect on my work, discuss challenges, and ways to improve the projects and plans produced.
