"The speed at which the students got things done was surprising! We introduced them to a ton of new software. I thought all of the new technology would be challenging for them, but they took the challenges head on and figured things out really quickly. They probably know some of the software better than our users here! I highly recommend student interns."

April Roach, KU Center for Health Informatics

"We decided to hire an intern this summer because we wanted to be more involved in the community and give students the opportuntity to see what it's like to have work experience before they get to the college level. It's something a lot of us here were not able to do and, now that a program is offered, we definitely wanted to take advantage of it."

Erin Cook, Grant Thornton

"It was a success for us and for the intern. I wanted this first year to be successful so that departments will request an intern next year. I'd like to be able to have two so that they will have camaraderie with one another."

Ruthie Harrison, BNIM

"We enjoyed having our intern with us this summer. She showed up on time each day with a terrific smile, ready to work! We were able to have her work in several departments in the clinic and she proved to be quite versatile and was able to quickly learn how to use our computer systems. Each day before she left, she sought me out to see if there was anything else that she could do. We miss her sweet spirit, but we got to know her and plan to keep up with her as she progresses through school. I have told our CEO what an enriching experience this was for all of us. I fear that I have been spoiled by our first intern!! Thanks for the opportunity!"

Dianne Dianne M. Fowler, Kansas City Internal Medicine

"I would recommend using YouthFriends Student Internship Program to other employers. Do it. Give it a chance.

Reece Wheat, Black & Veatch

"Our student was phenomenal. She was very professional. She came to work on time and was very diligent. She was also very inquisitive which I think is very important in this environment. You want to learn a lot about a variety of things to give you a perspective about what you want to do after high school."

Michael Ahlers, KU Medical Center

"Our student showed a wonderful display of initiative. She made sure she completed every assignment correctly and she was very in tune to what was going on around her. And she was not afraid to step up and really deliver on the projects she had been assigned."

Leeaundra Johnson, Grant Thornton