In an effort to expand the diversity within the advertising industry while reaching out to a younger demographic, AAF Greenville and AAF District Three developed the Minority Internship Program. This opportunity, available to minority high school students, will provide valuable insight into the advertising profession.
The Minority Internship Program, supported by the AAF Greenville Diversity Committee, will award $500 (non-taxed) to the winning student after completion of a two-week summer internship with five different Greenville advertising-related businesses.
Congratulations to our 2008 Interns:
John Odumakinde
John is a rising senior at Hillcrest High School with a GPA of 4.38. John states:
“I am interested in advertising because of my participation in the USC School of Journalism summer camp over the past 3 years. I won the award for the best artistic design for a news magazine layout and the most creative cover page design.”
Sigourney Woodfork
Sigourney is a rising senior at Riverside High School and has a 3.5 GPA. When asked why she is interested in a career in the advertising industry, Sigourney replied:
“During my creative campaign for junior class president, I realized the power of advertising and marketing. I still have the school talking about my campaign!”
Congratulations to the following organizations for being selected as a host:
Fairway Outdoor Advertising
Debbie Nelson & Associates (DNA)
SourceLink
The Bounce Agency
Fisheye Studios
Greenville Technical College
TPM - The Color Lab
Cargo
Brains on Fire
Erwin-Penland
We look forward to introducing John and Sigourney to all that are involved in making the 2008 Minority Internship Program a success – the host organizations and the AAF Greenville Diversity Committee.
Formal invitations will be arriving soon!
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