Check out how 200 SLIP students made their mark this internship season! Celebrating their achievements and career success.
(ST. LOUIS – August 1, 2024) The St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) celebrates another successful internship season. Tonight, 216 students will be recognized for completing their internship program.
SLIP is a premier, comprehensive life and career readiness program that equips high school students with work readiness skills training and a paid internship. The program is not only a year-round educational and career development initiative, but also a significant contributor to the local community, fostering the growth of future leaders and professionals.
This year, SLIP received a record number of applicants, 287. High school students from more than 13 school districts apply. Leading employers give high school students career and workforce experience. Here are a few loyal companies and organizations that hired SLIP interns:
Accenture
Anders CPA + Advisors
BJC
Brown & Crouppen
Emerson
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Reinsurance Group of America
Royal Banks of Missouri
St. Luke’s Hospital
BGCSTL President Dr. Flint Fowler said, “We are immensely proud of our SLIP students. A great deal of confidence comes from the experience they gain at their respective companies throughout the summer. We are grateful to all of our participating companies.”
SLIP member Greenspan Gachie recently shared his experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Board Members. Gachie said, “My experience at Enterprise Bank & Trust has taught me how banking works. It is interesting, and I am happy to participate in the SLIP program.”
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at eleven locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Bentwood Townhomes, Lovejoy Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.
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