Elmont student interns learn the ropes of local business

patients with exercises,” Swift said. “I also learn about diseases. My supervisor likes to give me homework and we review it the next day.”

Swift learned about the program through her high school where she received a letter of recommendation to take part in the program. Like all the interns, she was involved in the organization’s business previews throughout the year and the multicultural expo last month.

“I thought that it was going to give me motivation and help me be a better speaker and advocate for myself,” Swift said. “And it did.”

Her supervisor at Summit, Randy Bowen, said he wants to continue to participate in the program and bring on a new intern next year.

“If we can help, why not?” Bowen said.

As an intern in the program, high school senior Ava Peterkin is working with Joann Seeno at Exit

Realty United learning the real estate industry.

Similar to the other interns at the other businesses, Peterkin is improving her communication skills with clientele — both virtually and in person. She said she believes the student ambassadors program is a great way to network with the real world.

“I think it’s a really good step towards being interconnected with people in your community,” Peterkin said.

Seeno said Peterkin has learned a lot from the agents at Exit Realty. Peterkin is learning market analysis, taking messages, sending out mailings and going door to door handing out postcards.

“She’s doing very well, she’s very cooperative, she’s on time, she’s pleasant,” Seeno said.

The interns and the business owners said they find the program to be positive and rewarding.

“Giving students the opportunity to learn about the outside world is really beneficial,” Peterkin said.