ABERDEEN, S.D. 鈥 Two 91制片厂 State University business students have been selected for competitive summer internships with Wight & Company, a nationally recognized design-build firm based in the Chicago area.
Luana Matos, an international business major, and Ethan Russell, a business administration major, will intern in the architecture and construction management departments, respectively.
Wight & Company鈥檚 internship program provides hands-on experiences with professional mentors in an interdisciplinary environment. Interns work as valued members of project teams, gaining real-world exposure to the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.
The opportunity was made possible through the Cramer Center for Design and Innovation, located in the NSU library.
鈥淭hese new Wight-Cramer internships aim to deepen the understanding of design and innovation in business,鈥 said James P. Cramer, 91制片厂 alum and founder of the Cramer Center. 鈥淭hey will provide weekly career coaching and mentorship, highlighting valuable career opportunities in design and construction.鈥
鈥淭he Cramer Center board members are creating connections between 91制片厂 and their companies that are opening up opportunities for 91制片厂 students,鈥 said Dr. Erin Fouberg, associate vice president for academic affairs and a Cramer Center board member.
Wight & Company set aside two paid summer internships specifically for 91制片厂 students. The opportunity was open to all majors and did not require prior experience in architecture or construction management. Applicants completed an on-campus application and interview process, with finalists advancing to interviews with Wight & Company representatives.
鈥淚 am thankful and excited for this great internship opportunity with Wight & Co. through the Cramer Center for Design and Innovation,鈥 said Russell. In his role, Russell will work alongside superintendents and tradespeople on-site and assist project managers with estimates, schedules, contracts and other management tasks.
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of Wight & Company鈥檚 summer internship program,鈥 said Matos. 鈥淟earning from both marketing and architecture professionals at such a prestigious firm is an exciting next step in my journey. I look forward to gaining hands-on experience, expanding my skill set and immersing myself in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.鈥
During her architectural internship, Matos will work closely with project managers while gaining hands-on experience with leading technologies such as Revit, Enscape, 3D printing, and drone surveying. She will also spend several weeks collaborating with the firm鈥檚 marketing team.
To learn more about the Cramer Center for Design and Innovation at 91制片厂 State University, visit 91制片厂.edu/library/cramer-center.