As the new year begins, explore new ways to support your business. Interns can be a valuable addition, not only do they provide extra hands on deck, but you also have the opportunity to mentor and teach the next generation.
Pictured top, FSC Marketing and Design intern Hope Cositidis, jokingly bringing coffee to the office on her last day. Bottom left Rachel Castellano, FSC Marketing intern and pictured right Hofstra PR/Social Media, intern Kayla Collins as we celebrate “All the Places They Will Go” on their final day at KGI Design Group.
What it takes to be a great mentor
It’s more than just assigning tasks—it’s about creating meaningful opportunities that shape young minds and provide them with real-world experience they’ll carry with them throughout their careers.
Over the years at KGI, we’ve had the pleasure of mentoring many interns from both local high schools and colleges. These include students from Adelphi, Hofstra University, and thanks to incredible internship coordinator, Lisa Lubrano, many wonderful interns from Farmingdale State College. Some join us for just a few weeks in the summer, while others stay for entire semesters. During their time here, they contribute to a wide range of projects, from branding and social media to marketing and graphic design. While their work adds tremendous value to our business, we’re equally grateful for the opportunity to support their growth as future professionals.
Lisa Lubrano, the internship coordinator at Farmingdale State College, helps connect mentors with interns, guiding students as they take their first steps in their careers. Watch her interview on YouTube (with Olivia Torres), where she shares insights on the internship hiring process and offers valuable advice for students.
Mentoring Tips
Don’t just assign tasks, assign purpose!
When interns understand why their work matters, they’ll be motivated, engaged and eager to contribute.
And for interns:
Always bring a pen and notebook when you come to a meeting, formal or informal.
You never know what insight or advice you’ll want to hold onto. Plus, you should be writing down what was discussed. You surely do not want to come back in because you did not remember what was said.
So, why not consider an intern. Let’s all be a part of shaping the next generation while helping our businesses grow.