Interns, Interns, Everywhere!

Here at The Arc we are proud of our mission of offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families, and we hope to share our expertise in the field with as many people as possible.
That is one reason why The Arc offers hands-on internships for college students. This experience allows them to gain the skills needed to shift from the classroom to the workplace, whether they are studying nursing, social work, marketing, public relations, finance, human resources, or business administration.

Two of The Arc’s summer interns, Millie Clarkson and Becky Deright of The University of Maryland’s Family Science Department, have gained an understanding of what it takes to help students with developmental disabilities successfully transition from high school to the professional arena. They are learning about best practices within the disability field, the importance of interagency collaboration, and how to work alongside individuals with developmental disabilities.

“We are learning a lot about the different issues families in the disability community face that we couldn't learn about in a textbook,” Millie Clarkson, University of Maryland student, said. “I think this internship has shown me a lot about working with a nonprofit.”

And internships are not just beneficial to the students. Melonee Clark, Family Specialist for The Arc says, “Interns are valuable because they bring in a network of community resources that may otherwise go untapped.”

The Arc offers an array of internships in many fields of study. If you are interested in pursuing an internship at The Arc, call us at 301-925-7050.