I loved that I got the chance to connect to the community around us. I was able to help raise money for the school and students. I loved that in the end I was able to see the scholarships be handed out, and the joy and relief on the faces of students and families was worth all the hard work. I was able to go to Indianapolis to be trained with the board of the foundation, and working with the foundation was an experience that taught me so much.
What I wish was different
I wish you did not have to be a current student at Ivy Tech to continue my internship. I loved working there, but it was time for me to pursue my bachelor degree so I had to give up my internship.
Advice
The advice that I would give is do not be afraid to jump in and help. You will be meeting a lot of influential people in the community, and it is best to be yourself and have fun. There was event to plan and attend, many phone call, and hand written thank you letters to everyone that donated to the school. I was also able to do a lot of research and development and their future fundraisers, and it will give you a lot of great real world experience.
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Test Proctor
May - August 2019 • South Bend, IN
What I liked
Staff and atmosphere was friendly, professional, and supportive
What I wish was different
Higher pay and consistency of performance expectations across testing centers
Advice
Ivy Tech seems to be business trying new models to fit changing needs, so employees should seek opportunities within Ivy Tech as they become available and utilize time-based benefits.
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Accounts Payable Specialist
June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
Working alone for most of the day but still being in a team.
What I wish was different
Asked more questions.
Advice
You learn a lot on the job that you don’t in school. So just get one as soon as possible and learn as much as you can.
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Electrical Engineering Lab Technician
May - August 2018 • Richmond, IN
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with my hands and see the fruits of my labor in real time.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours had been more numerous, as I often felt that there was more work to be done.
Advice
Always be willing to talk to other lab technicians, they can make your life so much easier when it comes to filling out safety forms or just generally getting a task done in the most efficient way possible.
