1.0ZMM Architects and Engineershttps://zmm.com/newsrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="sCuFNFV0pr"><a href="https://zmm.com/news/interns">Seventeen college students from across the region are learning on the job this summer with ZMM Architects and Engineers</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://zmm.com/news/interns/embed#?secret=sCuFNFV0pr" width="600" height="338" title="“Seventeen college students from across the region are learning on the job this summer with ZMM Architects and Engineers” — ZMM Architects and Engineers" data-secret="sCuFNFV0pr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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The seventeen students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV and Blacksburg, VA offices. The interns represent eight institutions including California Baptist University, Fairmont State University, Marshall University, Ohio University, University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University. Caroline Castle, a Charleston, WV native and student at the University of Tennessee, was an intern last year after her first year of college and returned this summer. She attributes her internship experience to being more prepared for her return to the classroom. “It really helped me going back into my next semester and helped me refocus my priorities to become a better designer. I have learned a lot here that I am not going to learn in school.” Caroline believes interning early in her academic career was very beneficial. “I feel like it was a really invaluable experience to be able to do it that early. It’s so hard to know if you’re going to like architecture from school because it’s so different, especially in the earlier years. It’s so design-heavy and conceptual. To come in and learn a lot about construction and documentation and the functional aspects of the career was really incredible.” In addition to what she’s learned, Caroline shared her appreciation of the supportive environment at ZMM. “I really like being here. I thought a firm would be scary. Everyone is so kind and willing to teach. [They’re] willing to pull you in on things and hear your opinion and experience. Even though I’m young, I feel like I’m valued. It’s what I’ve always wanted in a workplace.” Caroline specifically mentioned the mentorship and support she’s received working with Chris Campbell, architect and project manager at ZMM. “Chris’ communication with people is something I’ll always remember. He’s incredible in breaking things down and explaining things. You don’t always get that with professors. It’s really cool to have someone that’s so good at not only doing what they’re doing, but explaining what they’re doing. He has made this experience so valuable.” Owen Farrier is a two-time intern for ZMM from Blacksburg who attends Virginia Tech and shares Caroline’s appreciation for the supportive environment at ZMM. His first job was as an intern at ZMM at the age of 17. “I was really nervous. As soon I walked through the door, everybody was willing to help. It felt right.” Owen says that he feels at home at ZMM and appreciates being heard. “Everyone cared about what I had to say, what I was learning, and what I was doing. I had a lot of questions to start. Very quickly, I learned that it didn’t matter what I was asking, everyone was here to help. Claire Fulks from Ona, WV is not new to internship experiences, but […]