Scholars internship program

interns understand the world of work and their own professional aspirations.

SEG supports entrepreneurs and businesses committed to positive societal and economic change. The location served as a home base for Wheaton interns to gather as a group for orientation as well as for reflection throughout their experience, which included engaging in conversations with mentors and participating in events from May through August.

“At SEG, we see university partnerships like the Social Venture Scholars program as a vital exchange between our network of social entrepreneurs and the unique resources of institutions like Wheaton,” said Austin Wilson, SEG senior program manager.

“On the one hand, students are given the opportunity to gain real-world experiences with social enterprises addressing critical issues in their communities. On the other, organizations in our network benefit from the diverse range of skills and experiences that Wheaton students bring to their work from their liberal arts education,” Wilson said.

The interns represent several majors, including English, political science, international relations, economics and sociology, as well as business and management. Some of them worked on-site at businesses and organizations; some worked remotely or did a combination of both. They all said they gained valuable skills that expand upon their Wheaton education and leadership on campus, and support their career aspirations.

Professor Chowdhury said that the inaugural program has gotten off to a great start and that he is thankful for the generous support from John and Kendra Malloy.

“We are thrilled that they helped to make such a big difference in the professional and personal development of this first cohort of the program,” Chowdhury said.

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