Jules starts not 1 but 2 internships!

Jules is interested in farming and agriculture and is thinking about going to school for botany. He is starting 2 internships after the Mardi Gras break. One morning a week he'll be volunteering with the Horticulture department at Audubon Zoo and one afternoon a week he'll be volunteering with Edible School Yard at Green Charter School.

Kenisha starts her internship at Chateau De Notre Dame!

Kenisha wants to be a Registered Nurse. She had her first day volunteering at Chateau De Notre Dame today and worked with several of the residents. She was able to speak with the nurses on staff and help  engage the residents in different activities to keep them feeling good and healthy.

Dwayne starts his internship at YRNO offices!

Dwayne has always been interested in Non-Profit management and he will get a chance to learn all about it while working with Will and Brian at Youth Rebuilding New Orleans offices. Dwayne has had non-prof experience while working with a summer program teaching young children to use computers. This will expose him to a new business model and hopefully give him a chance to really see the inner workings of a successful business designed to help teachers in this city purchase affordable homes so that they can remain in New Orleans.

He will have a specific job description based on his previous experience working with technology, which will include Social Media, Marketing and Internship promotions. 

Paul, Kenisha, Tori & Alisha start their internship at Chateau De Notre Dame Residetntial Facility!

Paul, Kenisha, Tori & Alisha want to pursue a career in nursing. They will be volunteering with Lisa Heisser at Chateau de Notre Dame assisting with several activities; such as working one on one with residents, helping with dietary needs and assisting nurses carry out their duties around the complex. They will get some great experience while helping lend a hand to those in need.

Lance and Courtney begin their internship at YRNO!

Courtney & Lance begin their internship at Youth Rebuilding New Orleans. They will be working on building sites learning specific trade related skills. Courtney wants to be a carpenter and Lance wants to learn as much as he can about the field of construction. They will not only be gaining some great skills, but helping a good cause as well, building affordable housing for teachers in New Orleans. Its a win win.

Jarol begins his internship at SCOOTS!

Jarol will be working with Oscar at Scoots on St Claude learning how to sell and repair motorbikes and scooters. He already has some experience in construction and will be using his building skills to learn a new trade. The shop is filled with tons of new and fixed up bikes, so Jarol will be well versed in the business by the end of his internship.

Tynika: Internship Site Visit

Above is a picture of Tynika at her internship site, working with Allison her mentor in the Asian Domain. She is learning first hand how to care for the animals, including feeding them! It was so exciting to see the great experiences she's having at Audobon Zoo.