Whether you picture yourself behind the anchor desk of a TV station in America's 5th largest media market, learning the inner workings of the international markets in the Financial District, caring for the marginalized and vulnerable as a Chaplain at SF General Hospital, or helping to end human trafficking with the "Not for Sale" campaign, your internship at SF Urban will challenge and prepare you for making an impact in the world around you.At SF Urban, we specialize in getting you involved in an internship which will be a significant 'up-front' work experience with close relationships to professional supervisors who care about your success.
Here are some of the placements our students just completed in the Fall 2008 semester:
Not For Sale Campaign- working to end human trafficking throughout the world
Real Options for City Kids- Bringing quality education to marginalized kids.
Institute for International Education- serving the needs of international scholars visiting in the Bay Area.
826 Valencia- "The Pirate Store", a unique approach to empowering kids to become creative writers.
St. Anthony’s Foundation- A SF institution, caring for the homeless and poor in the Tenderloin District.
Sojourn Chaplaincy, SF General Hospital- An inter-faith approach to providing spiritual nurture to those recovering from illness at SF's hospital for all people.
Larkin Street Services- A facility dedicated to serving the needs of homeless teens needing a fresh start on life.
Catholic Charities Refugee Services- Dedicated to helping immigrants to learn and apply their rights.
Reflectur Design- Major marketing design firm specializing in high-end clients.
SF Office of the Public Defender- Defending the rights of the accused who need public legal aid and representation.
SF Chamber of Commerce- Connecting businesses throughout SF with resources and events to help them be successful.
Dolores Street Church- An Evangelivcal Covenant Church serving the needs of a diverse population near Dolores Park.
Harper Collins Publishing- One of the premier publishing houses, acquiring and publishing material for thoughful and spiritual audiences.
Real Options for City Kids- Bringing quality education to marginalized kids.
Institute for International Education- serving the needs of international scholars visiting in the Bay Area.
826 Valencia- "The Pirate Store", a unique approach to empowering kids to become creative writers.
St. Anthony’s Foundation- A SF institution, caring for the homeless and poor in the Tenderloin District.
Sojourn Chaplaincy, SF General Hospital- An inter-faith approach to providing spiritual nurture to those recovering from illness at SF's hospital for all people.
Larkin Street Services- A facility dedicated to serving the needs of homeless teens needing a fresh start on life.
Catholic Charities Refugee Services- Dedicated to helping immigrants to learn and apply their rights.
Reflectur Design- Major marketing design firm specializing in high-end clients.
SF Office of the Public Defender- Defending the rights of the accused who need public legal aid and representation.
SF Chamber of Commerce- Connecting businesses throughout SF with resources and events to help them be successful.
Dolores Street Church- An Evangelivcal Covenant Church serving the needs of a diverse population near Dolores Park.
Harper Collins Publishing- One of the premier publishing houses, acquiring and publishing material for thoughful and spiritual audiences.
These were just the internships we had last semester (with several students at some of the same sites). In the course of the program's history there have been over 250 different internships, and we can always customize one for your interests. SF Urban can help you find your vocational calling!
Here's just a sampling of what our students said about their internship experiences:
"I had an idea of what I wanted to do before, but it took this internship experience to show me how my passions can come together."
"Painfully demanding; unbelieveably rewarding"
"I 've had first hand experience in how faith plays a role in the secular workplace. I am more aware of how important it is to look to the Lord for hope and peace in regard to my vocation."
"I was emotionally moved by my work for the first time in my life"
"By gaining first-hand experience with people (mostly marginalized) who somehow directly or indirectly express a deep seated need, I realize I want to find gaps in our society that need attention and collaborate with church communities in order to bridge those gaps by providing specific services and listening closely to each individual need..."
"I learned that the rewards of helping, guiding and working toward a challenging, ambitious future goal is well worth the energy (and, at times, frustration). By grace the motivation and strength and joy are renewed every day to be poured out all over again."
And though we know our students had a life-changing exerience, we also heard from their supervisors, people who have invested years in their professions and invested deeply into our students throughout the semester. Here's what they had to say during our students' final reviews:
"There's something in the Westmont water...your students show such willingness, reliability and take strong ownership to follow-through with what they are doing."
"We know we cannot go wrong with your students; they have a great heart- they will deliver. Please send us more!"
"All Westmont interns have been incredible; we are proud to be on your list to receive them.""What are the transferrable skills? Easily I can list being adaptable, teach-able, intuitive and relating to people well. They will do well in all future pursuits with those abilities".
A quality internship, challenging study in Urban issues and a meaningful community relationship which will last a lifetime. This is SF URBAN.
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