The Workum Interns: In Their Own Words

Quotes from 2017 Interns:

"The best aspect of my internship experience is being a part of a professional environment because that's not something you can really learn in school" - 2017 Intern at the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

"The best aspect was definitely being able to work so intimately with my supervisor and the other individuals. It always felt like I was part of a close-knit team and not just a replaceable assistant." - 2017 Intern at the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education

"I learned a lot about marketing and this internship made me realize that I am on the right path in school." - 2017 Intern at The Mayerson JCC

"I was given enough opportunities to really utilize what I was learning." - 2017 Intern Jewish Family Services

Quotes from 2014 Interns:

"I think working at the Jewish Foundation made me especially aware of the Cincinnati Jewish community. I saw that the opportunities in our Jewish community are continually expanding, and that Cincinnati offers many different ways to explore our Judaism. It is comparable to larger cities all over the US, and that's something to be proud of." - 2014 Intern at the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

"The Workum Internship instilled a sense of pride in me. Pride in my city, pride in my temple, and pride of my Judaism. I will move forward in my professional development with a strong sense of where I came from." - 2014 Intern at Isaac M. Wise Temple

Quotes from 2013 Interns: 

"Working as a summer intern for the Workum Fund was one of the best choices I have ever made. I had a great experience working in the Jewish community and feel like my work really made a difference. In addition to the work, I also made some great connections through my internship which has opened up some great networking opportunities for me." - 2013 American Jewish Archives Intern

"Workum was my first connection to the professional Jewish world. Jewish philanthropy became more accessible and more appealing because of my participation in the Workum program." - 2013 Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Intern

"The Workum program does a fantastic job of connecting us with Jewish professional across the board -- over the course of the summer, I met and worked with education professionals, marketing experts, career specialists, allocations directors, and rabbis, to name just a few. I learned a lot from these individuals and from the organizations at the JCC, and from this experience solidified my career plans to be a rabbi." - 2013 Jewish Community Center Department of Jewish Life Intern

"Since the internship has ended, I have volunteered multiple time at Cedar Village to spend more time with my residents. I made unimaginable connections with my residents. I miss everyone dearly and would not change a single thing about this past summer." - 2013 Cedar Village Intern

"Working at the Federation was a one-of-a-kind experience for me. I learned so much and met so many wonderful people during my time there. Workum left a huge impact on me with regards to the importance of Jewish Community." - 2013 Jewish Federation Planning and Allocations Intern

"Workum has helped me grow professionally through a hands-on approach. Rather than sit and do administrative work all day, I had the opportunity to work on practical initiatives that are utilized and valued by not only the Jewish community, but by the carious religious communities around Cincinnati." - 2013 Jewish Community Relations Council Intern

"My Workum Internship really helped me understand how a Jewish organization works while also gaining many skills I need for my major. I loved getting to work with a lot of different people and getting to design different types of promotional materials for the JCC. Having this experience will definitely help me in the future when I am looking for co-ops and jobs." - 2013 Jewish Community Center Marketing Intern