Deniece Chatman and Brittney Shepard prepare for business careers
Special to the American
The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) has extended internships to Clyde C. Miller Career Academy students Deniece Chatman and Brittney Shepard.
Chatman is a senior at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy and wants to pursue a career in event planning. She is the Missouri vice president for SkillsUSA, a member of College Bound St. Louis and Junior Achievement, plus a captain of The Lady Phoenix soccer team.
Chatman selected the hospitality curriculum at Clyde C. Miller due to the varied opportunities in the different segments of the industry. “The CVC internship benefits my future career because it is first-hand industry experience within a successful organization,” said Chatman.
Upon graduation from the academy, Chatman will attend Southeast Missouri State University to study business marketing and management.
Brittney Shepard is also a senior at the academy and taking the hospitality pathway. She aspires to become an entrepreneur and open her own Day Spa & Salon. She is involved in College Summit and performs volunteer work within the St. Louis community.
“I have an opportunity to build upon essential skills,” she said. “What I learn today will one day help me achieve my personal goal of becoming part of the St. Louis business community.”
After graduation, Shepard begins her studies in entrepreneurship at Harris-Stowe State University.
“The interns have been with the CVC for a couple of weeks and quickly acclimated to our business environment,” said Leo Ming, CVC vice president of Human Resources.
“Brittany and Deniece will cycle through multiple departments from human resources on our facilities side to convention sales on the marketing. When Brittany and Deniece leave they will have solid organizational knowledge.”
The St. Louis CVC is the official destination marketing organization for St. Louis City and County for visitors of all types. The CVC also operates the America’s Center convention complex and Edward Jones Dome.
Internships are available year round at the CVC. To learn more about the program contact the Human Resources department at 314-421-1023.
Press Club internship
The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis is offering a $500 student internship scholarship to college students majoring in media who plan to complete an internship during Spring 2008. This internship will begin in February and end in May.
The scholarship may be used to pay for the internship’s tuition or to defray living expenses while serving their internship with the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis. It is available to students attending colleges or universities in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, and to students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors.
The Press Club internship is at its office, located on the Logan University campus at 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield. The Press Club internship provides hands-on experience in all facets running a non-profit organization. Good writing, computer and organizational skills are needed.
This internship is available immediately. To request an interview, contact Glenda Partlow, executive director at (636) 230-1973.
