A Look into the New Externship Program 

Mrs. Minoso gives the juniors opportunities in many fields of study, such as business, real estate, architecture, engineering, accounting, law, dentistry, and veterinary sciences. Each junior filled out a survey based on which career they wanted to see first-hand. About 50  juniors were able to participate in this program for the first time over Thanksgiving break.

So far students have been hosted by CAP Government, Doral Automative Group, Lydescker, LLP, ProDental Centers, VCA Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Clinic, Pudding Parlour, PAAST Accounting Firm, M3 Roofing, Gurri and Matute Architectural Design, Dungam and Diverio Design Group, Bardisa Family Holdings and Miami Dental Group. 

Junior Sofia Caram went on a business externship at the Pudding Parlor on Monday, November 22, 2021. 

“I hope to be a business owner when I grow up, so this externship made me feel more confident in myself and gave me hope that I will succeed as a business woman in the future,” Caram said.

During her externship, she learned a lot about the owner of the business and had many of her questions answered.

“We spoke to Virginia, the owner of the Pudding Parlor, about her different jobs, how she got started in the field, and what she had been able to do through them,” Caram said. “She talked to us about what is entailed in her work as a business owner.”

Caram really enjoyed her experience at the externship because she learned a lot from talking to a professional.

“Being able to have a conversation with someone in the career I am interested in and having my questions answered was great,” Caram said. “As a junior, I have been thinking about the direction I want to go career-wise, so having someone share their experience with me was very helpful.”

She learned many valuable life lessons during her visit that she can carry with her throughout her life.

“I learned that it may be hard to balance your job, tasks, and activities, but it is still possible to get everything done if you put in the effort,” Caram said. 

Caram is not the only junior who had a pleasant experience at her externship.