Alumni Spotlight: Global Brands Group
In 2016 (class one) and 2017 (class two) of the Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program, Global Brands Group hosted 10 Fellows each summer! As one of our program partners from the very beginning, today we are sharing an alumni spotlight on Fellows who interned at Global Brands Group and have converted to full-time employees, which is […]
5 Tips for Winter Break
With winter break around the corner, many college students will be going home to relax, work for a few weeks at their hometown job, or travel. For students interested in applying for the 2018 Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program, here are a five tips to keep in mind during winter break: Summer internships: Start thinking about […]
Matching Funds for 2018 Nonprofit Internships
The Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program is seeking nonprofit partners to host local interns in 2018. Thank you to Lincoln Financial Foundation for its generous support, which will provide this opportunity for class three of the Fellows Program. #LincolnsLegacy #grant With an interest in expanding nonprofit internship opportunities in 2018, the program will offer matched funds […]
Viewpoint: Greensboro needs talent, and here’s what we can do about it
Thank you to the Triad Business Journal for including an op-ed piece sharing a viewpoint on the need for talent in our region, submitted by Beth Mannella, Program Director for the Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program. Read the article here or below: The Triad Talent Alignment Strategy recently reported that over the next 10 years, 19,000 […]
Alumni Rooftop Reunion
It is hard to believe 89 Fellows have completed the Opportunity Greensboro Fellows program over the past two years. In an effort to keep local alumni engaged with the program, RLF Communications hosted the first annual Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program Alumni Rooftop Reunion last night – their space is beautiful and fortunately, the November weather was ideal […]
Featured Fellow: Nicole Galante
2017 Fellow: Nicole Galante College/University: Elon University Internship site: Center for Board Excellence (CBE) Nicole’s mentor: Barbara Peck Nicole’s experience: I am lucky beyond words to be interning with the Center for Board Excellence this summer. As a marketing and technology intern, I research potential clients, create mailing packets, and help manage the company’s CRM. I must admit that diving […]
Featured Fellow: Maryclaire Gilbert
2017 Fellow: Maryclaire Gilbert College/University: Guilford College Internship site: Biscuitville Maryclaire’s mentor: Denny Kelly Maryclaire’s experience: I have had the tremendous opportunity to work as a Marketing Intern with Biscuitville this summer. I have helped reconcile an extensive nutrition portfolio that will have long-lasting effects for the brand’s transparency and guest relationships. I collaborated with the marketing and creative […]
Featured Fellow: William Woody
2017 Fellow: William Woody College/University: Greensboro College Internship site: Engineered Steel Products William’s mentor: Nancy Hoffmann William’s experience: I am very thankful and grateful for my internship at Engineered Steel Products this summer. I am a Sales and Marketing intern for the company. As their intern, I have conducted research on different content and layouts to update their […]
Featured Fellow: Neisha Washington
2017 Fellow: Neisha Washington College/University: University of North Carolina at Greensboro Internship site: United Way of Greater Greensboro Neisha’s mentor: April Harris Neisha’s experience: As the Storyteller Intern at United Way, I was responsible for capturing philanthropic attitudes and interests in the Greensboro community via qualitative interviews with 60 potential donors and 4 prospective business partners. My final project included a presentation to […]
Featured Fellow: Julia Brown
2017 Fellow: Julia Brown College/University: Elon University School of Law Internship site: City of Greensboro, City Manager’s Office Julia’s mentor: Jim Melvin, president and CEO of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation of Greater Greensboro; former Mayor of Greensboro Julia’s experience: As an Opportunity Greensboro Fellow, I have learned so much about what Greensboro, NC has to offer and have made numerous […]
