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Externships 2025: Other Services (except Public Administration)

  • September 3, 2026 - Allison Scifres-Folwell at Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce

    Project, Goals, and Intended Outcomes During my summer experience with the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, my project focused on interviewing local businesses and employers to better understand their experiences hiring veterans. I asked businesses a variety of questions about their hiring practices, including whether they interview veterans differently, how they view military training and […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Arielle Jensen at International Rescue Committee

    Working at the International Rescue Committee, I had a wonderful experience learning about the resettlement process, as well as immigration law and policies. Part of my role was to work with clients one-on-one (with a caseload of about 10) helping them apply for jobs, interview prep, create a resume, and the onboarding process. I also […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Shannon Olsen at Idaho Innovation Center

    This summer, I was tasked with using technology to support the organization and planning of a large-scale business relocation at my externship site, the Idaho Innovation Center. The organization is moving after 40 years in its current location because its building lease is not being renewed. The primary goals of the project were to organize […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Patsy Jackson at Rustic Roots Salon & SPA

    When people think of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—they often picture laboratories, robotics, or software development. But STEM is also woven into industries you might not expect, including the beauty and wellness world. As part of my externship, I was tasked with learning the process of a salon and spa. Beauty is backed by science, […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Kilee Willis Rustic Roots Salon and Spa

    This summer, I had the opportunity to complete an externship at a local salon and spa to gain a better understanding of the skills and knowledge needed in today’s workforce. My project involved observing the daily operations of the business, including customer service, scheduling, teamwork, sanitation practices, and communication. The goal was to learn how […]

  • August 27, 2025 - Hali Goodrich at Veterans Chamber of Commerce

    The project I was tasked with was organizing and centralizing donor relations information for the Veterans Chamber of Commerce. This nonprofit has been almost entirely grant-funded for the history of the organization, and they are looking forward to a more sustainable private revenue. This summer was largely spent compiling past data and contacts to help […]

  • August 27, 2025 - Craig Peterson at Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce

    The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce is consistently striving to be an innovative leader for the surrounding community. Part of my role while working alongside many great people at the CdA Chamber involved researching creative ways to continue their mission of being a driving force for community support. This research led to a handful […]

  • August 8, 2025 - Kenneth Graham at Teton Toyota/Teton Auto Group

    During my summer of 2025 Externship, I worked with the marketing team of Teton Toyota/Teton Auto Group. I was tasked with planning and helping out with events out in the community. We did anything from engaging the public with a carnival game at the rodeo to working with kids on art projects at the Roaring […]

  • August 7, 2025 - Mary Davis at The Land Group

    The Land Group is a unique Landscape Architecture firm that houses Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors all under one house. They are a design-first firm that values collaboration and innovation to create a positive impact on the community. My TaskMy main task as an extern was the research project. Every year The Land […]

  • July 15, 2025 - Corey Friis at The Core Project

    Beyond the Classroom: My Summer Externship with The Core Project and the Power of SEL + STEM This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an externship with The Core Project, a company dedicated to developing high-quality social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for students and educators. What began as a short-term learning experience turned into […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Cherise Hensley-Jenkins at Cusack Linscott Merck Law Firm

    CASE #1: A BIG FIRE QUESTION: What happens when a corporation logs hundreds of acres of timber, burns the debris left behind, but never confirms the fire is out? ANSWER: Litigation regarding a damaging wildfire and potential negligence, that’s what! Here is what I got to do while preparing for trial that could potentially involve […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Christine Ivie at South Central Idaho Small Business Development Center

    This summer I have the pleasure of working with the amazing team at the South Central Idaho Small Business Development Center! Under the excellent leadership of Director Bryan Matsuoka, I am analyzing business performance data, return on investment from consulting services, employee churn rate, and employee pipeline for specific industries. I am working on several […]

  • June 25, 2025 - Lawrance Nai at NuCube Energy

    During my externship with NuCube Energy, I was tasked with supporting a renewable energy company for a small-scale solar energy installation in a local community. The project involved developing my knowledge of Python and coding so that I could help create test programming for computers to communicate with energy source, using the site’s solar potential, […]