Education & Upskilling
One of Intern Delaware’s most popular events was the CEO Roundtable Discussion. Pictured, left to right: Logan Herring, CEO of the WRK Group, Cathy Kanefsky, president and CEO of Food Bank of Delaware, Sarah Nagy, who moderated the panel, and Jamar Rahming, executive director of Wilmington Institute Free Library.
Rising Talent
An inside look at Intern Delaware BY SARAH NAGY AS A BORN AND RAISED DELAWAREAN, I never thought I would leave — and then I did. Moving more than 500 miles away for college was very out of my comfort zone, but I enjoyed every minute of adjusting to an unknown environment, newfound independence, and setting high expectations for myself to succeed. However, my love for my hometown runs deep, so I knew that returning to Wilmington was something I would always do. So, in turn, it wasn’t much of a battle trying to figure out where I wanted to build my career. I remember searching for summer internships during my junior year of college and finding the marketing data analyst position for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Intern Delaware program. I was immediately intrigued after reading a statistic saying that “71% of college students move out of state post-graduation.” I knew if I had the opportunity to help decrease this number for the future talent of our state, I would do it. Luckily, I was hired. I truly believe that interning with the State Chamber was the best opportunity I could have received. I remember being nervous walking 26
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in on my first day, but then immediately being welcomed by every team member with open arms. The work-life balance is very apparent there, as well as a deep sense of community and passion for helping others. My favorite work activity was taking walks around the city and exploring nearby parks during our lunch breaks. These moments not only boosted morale but also made my responsibilities more enjoyable. The Intern Delaware program focuses on the professional development of Delaware’s young talent and enhances the attraction of the state for a future career and thriving personal life. Implemented through various workshops and panel discussions, we met with some of Delaware’s most esteemed legislators, business leaders, scientific experts, entrepreneurs, activists, and many more, all on a weekly basis. My perspective on Intern Delaware was a bit different from the other interns. I gained firsthand experience by participating in all the events with my fellow intern cohort, while also working behind the scenes to help plan and execute them. My responsibilities included collaborating with my team Sep t em b e r / Oc t o b er 2025
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