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Introducing our 10th Cohort of Interns!
We started our year off strong with another group of interns! We are thrilled to introduce our new class of inspired and talented interns-the BroadFutures Winter 2019 Program participants.
After completing their initial two weeks of training earlier this month, our interns are hard at work at their respective internship sites. They have already completed three weeks of internships with much success and we are thrilled with how motivated, engaged, and open to feedback the interns have been so far as they navigate the workplace and implement new strategies to help them grow professionally and unlock their full potential!
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Launching our NEW WEBSITE!!
We have been hard at work with our wonderful partners and web designers, Michael Marshall Design, overhauling our website.
We are thrilled with the result and we invite everyone to visit us and check it out HERE. Michael Marshall Design is an award-winning, multicultural, multidimensional architectural design firm located in Washington, D.C. They are passionate about advancing communities and social causes, and about encouraging global perspectives with a belief that diverse backgrounds inspire broader thinking. Michael Marshall Design has been a stalwart supporter of the BroadFutures mission to promote the hiring of persons with disabilities, serving as an employer partner and supporting our organization.
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Intern Spotlight- Ethan Rogers
This month we are shining the spotlight on Ethan Rogers, an intern from the Summer 2016 Program. He also joined BroadFutures for ongoing mentoring as he began his transition process after completing his undergraduate studies in 2018. Ethan is a recent graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. He is currently taking physics classes at George Mason University and plans to pursue graduate school in the next few years.
While in the BroadFutures program, Ethan interned at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Some of his responsibilities included researching and presenting on topics related to economics and writing daily news briefings. Ethan found much success throughout his internship as he was able to utilize strategies to improve upon his communication and self-advocacy skills.
Reflecting on his time with BroadFutures, Ethan shared: "BroadFutures helped me to start working in a professional environment. I learned a lot from them about teamwork and about advocating for oneself among professionals."
We are so glad to see Ethan's progress so far, and we are looking forward to seeing what he does next!
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Employer Spotlight- Concord Hospitality
Concord Hospitality Enterprises is a hotel management and development company that was founded in 1985 with the goal to create an exceptional hospitality experience for hotel patrons. Concord Hospitality has over 100 hotels throughout the US and Canada, including the Hyatt House and Canopy by Hilton located at The District Wharf.
Concord Hospitality became an employer partner in the Summer 2018 Program as part of our partnership with The District Wharf. We are thrilled to have continued our partnership this winter, as interns placed at their hotels have been able to build their professional communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Concord appreciates BroadFutures' high level of communication. Chelsea Elosegui, Dual Coordinator of Human Resources, noted that our "communication was always clear and set," and that BroadFutures was "communicative about the interns, their progress, events, tips, etc..." We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Concord Hospitality, and look forward to an ongoing and successful partnership. Find out more about Concord here!
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SUMMER 2019 APPLICATION DUE DATE:
March 15, 2019
Our deadline for our summer program is approaching! If you are interested in applying for our Summer 2019 Program, please do so HERE.
If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find out more HERE.
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STAY CONNECTED!
Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what we are doing here at BroadFutures.
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28 February 2019
Introducing our 10th Cohort of Interns! We started our year off strong with another group of interns! We are thrilled to introduce our new class of inspired and talented interns-the BroadFutures Winter 2019 Program participants. After completing their initial two weeks of training earlier this month, our interns are hard at work at their respective […]
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We are so excited to see what 2019 will bring...
Thank you for all your support over this past year! In 2018, we were able to more than double our summer program, expand our services to new communities, and partner with 13 new employers. We cannot wait to see what 2019 will bring for BroadFutures as we work together to inspire inclusion and expand the workforce!
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Please Watch our New Video
Highlighting the Voices of our BroadFutures Interns:
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Please also visit our website to view our overall program video as well as a video highlighting the voices of our employers!!
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Excited to Welcome our 10th Intern Class this Month as well as 4 New Employer Partners
This is an exciting month for us here at BroadFutures as our Winter 2019 program kicks off, marking our 10th BroadFutures program!!! We will be welcoming a brand new class of talented interns and 4 new and inspired employer partners, who are all excited about and supportive of our mission.
We are looking forward to all working together and helping our interns on their journeys to unlocking their potential.
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We are Equally Thrilled to be Welcoming Back
7 past and devoted employers...
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Intern Spotlight- Stephen Anderson
Stephen Anderson first joined BroadFutures as an intern in Winter 2018, and he is joining us again this winter as an alumni intern! He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Architecture. Having decided to pursue a career outside of his major, Stephen began looking to gain new experiences in the professional world to explore his interests and expand upon his skills. His internship last winter was in the office of Congressman John Delaney of Maryland, where he answered calls from and created case files for constituents, provided administrative support, and had a large role in collecting and organizing submissions in a county-wide school art competition. Stephen enjoyed his internship over the winter so much that he continued to work there through this past summer. His new internship this winter is with Enterprise Holdings, Inc. where he is in the management training track.
Stephen had these thoughts to share about his past year: "I'm really thankful that BroadFutures has been able to support me in my continued growth and give me the tools I need to realize success during and after the program. I want to thank Enterprise for being an employer partner and working with me to ensure my continued success."
Thanks Stephen, and good luck at your internship!
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Employer Spotlight-
NCLD
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is dedicated to improving the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues. NCLD's mission not only serves parents but also young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. Their l
ong-term goals include working to create a society in which all individuals have access to the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work, and in life.
Like BroadFutures, NCLD shares a passion to help individuals reach their utmost potential, and provide necessary resources to tap that potential. NCLD has been a longtime partner with BroadFutures. Their Senior Advisor of Strategic Innovation, Research & Insights, Sheldon Horowitz, has sat on our Advisory Board since our inception, dedicating his time and energy to helping us think strategically about our mission an
d program. NCLD has served as an employer partner as well, and we are
thrilled to have a continuing partnership.
Program Coordinator Kelly Fomalont had this to say about NCLD's partnership with BroadFutures:
"The National Center for Learning Disabilities is proud to partner with BroadFutures in our joint mission to help young adults with learning disabilities reach their full potential. BroadFutures has made it incredibly easy to utilize our interns to move this mission forward. Our interns get real workplace experience with support from the BroadFutures team, while learning about the laws that impact them directly. We are excited to be working with BroadFutures to inspire future advocates for the learning disabilities movement."
Thanks so much, Kelly!!
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| BroadFutures intern, Griffin, and his supervisor, Kelly |
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Welcoming Intern David Kalwicz
to the BroadFutures Team...
Welcome to our new intern, David Kalwicz, who started with us this month. David is passionate about educating and helping to facilitate conversations about disability. He is currently an undergraduate student at American University studying Psychology and Applied Statistics, where he is also involved in the University's student theater group. He also serves as a Resident Assistant on campus, and worked as an Orientation Leader. He hopes to pursue a research doctorate in Clinical Psychology after graduation, and eventually plans to work in both education and research. The majority of his research interests focuses on the mood and decision behaviors of adolescents with mental or learning disabilities. David is excited to have the opportunity at BroadFutures to gain more hands-on experience in helping empower individuals with learning and related disabilities. David is originally from Green Brook, New Jersey, and is currently residing in Washington, D.C.
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Sharing this fun video from our Gala!!!!
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BroadFutures Changing Lives
5th Anniversary Fall Gala |
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SUMMER 2019 APPLICATION DUE DATE:
March 15, 2019
We are currently accepting applications for our summer program which offers incredible internships!! If yo
u are interested in applying for our Summer 2019 Program,
please do so
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If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find
out more
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SPREAD THE WORD
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STAY CONNECTED!
Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and Connect with us on LinkedIn
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