Learning Production at Legacy Worldwide

Alex B.

For my Junior Fellowship Experience I worked at the Christian media agency Legacy Worldwide. My mentor was

Jose Ferrell, the technical director of production. Over the course of the internship my main responsibility was to

assist my mentor with his tasks, and these tasks included filming clients, recording audio, flipping sets, moving

props, and painting. On top of that responsibility, there were also times where I needed to shadow people in the

office in order to learn about their responsibilities, and I mostly did this in the editing department. The hard skill

learning outcomes were that I learned how to use production cameras and how to better use Adobe products, and the

soft skill learning outcomes were that I learned how to communicate with a variety of different people. The

equipment that I had to utilize at the internship included professional production cameras, boom microphones, and

portable audio devices. Alongside those, I also had to learn how to use software that managed and edited audio. This

internship provided me with a wonderful experience where I learned many skills that can be applied to my future

goals and I am grateful that I was able to participate in it.

Move on When Ready Program at Gwinnett Technical College

Austin B.

I had the pleasure of participating in the Move on When Ready program at Gwinnett Technical College. At

Gwinnett Technical College I was a part of a cohort of students participating in a cyber security pathway, which is a

series of courses that must be taken for completion, at the end of which a cybersecurity specialist certification is

awarded. The pathway is setup as follows: two classes every semester for three semesters starting in the summer of

the year 2017. The courses that I participated in this semester were CIST 1001- Computer Concepts, taught by

Albena Asenova-Belal, and CIST 1122- Hardware Installation & Maintenance, taught by Tony Tran. I mainly had

the responsibilities of a student, such as reporting for class, participating in class discussions, and completing the

work assigned for outside of class. Both classes were primarily computer based with a little reading, so for online

homework and projects, I was able to utilize software such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, along with a variety

of online coding websites. All in all, this was an amazing summer experience and I cannot wait to continue it in the

fall with my next set of classes.

Move on When Ready (MOWR) at Gwinnett Technical College

Carlos G.
For my internship, I partook in classes at Gwinnett Tech as part of a program called Move on When Ready

(MOWR). The course is essentially dual-enrollment with the classes you take going towards your high school

transcript while also being able to count as college credits. My courses were part of the Cybersecurity major with

CIST 1001 Computer Concepts and CIST 1122 Hardware Install and Maintenance. Instead of mentors, we had

professors. Because it was also a college course, we had the responsibilities of regular college students such as

having to complete our homework, perform well in quizzes, and study for the course materials. The classes were a

hybrid between the classroom setting and online portion so the most important device for us was the laptops

provided by GSMST. The classes allowed me to learn plenty about computers that I previously did not know, such

as their components and how to repair them, while also enhancing my skill on group work with the projects we did.

The experience was great and I cannot wait to continue the cyber security major in the fall semester.

Move on When Ready Classes at Gwinnett Technical College

Desmond D.

Over the course of the summer, I had the privilege of taking Computer Concepts and Computer Hardware classes at

Gwinnett Technical College. These two classes were the entry level classes for Gwinnett Technical Colleges Cyber

Security Pathway. Each week of these eight-week long classes, I prepared for class by reading the chapters that

would be covered in the class lecture and completing the twenty to thirty question homework assignment at the end

of each chapter. After class, I was required to take a quiz on the chapters that were covered in class. During class,

there also labs that needed to be completed before I could leave. These labs taught me skills such as how to install

physical and software components on a laptop. I also learned to map a printer to a computer and check the internet

connections to the computer. This program helped me work with different types of people to complete a task, as

there were a variety of ages and work ethics in the class room. Going forward, I plan on continuing to continue the

cyber security course with Gwinnett Technical College and earn my an associates degree.

Move on When Ready Game Development Course at Gwinnett Technical College

Ethan K.

I took the CIST 1001 and CIST 1035 courses in the Gwinnett Technical College Busbee Building (700). My primary

duties and responsibilities were to show up for classes, do my work, and pass the tests. One main accomplishment I

gained from this experience was getting high As on two college courses. Some hard skills I gained from this

experience was advanced usage of Microsoft Office Suite and advanced usage of video editing software (DaVinci
Resolve). Some soft skills I acquired was creativity, diligence, and team work. I mainly utilized my computer along

with Microsoft Office Suite and DaVinci Resolve throughout my classes. I attended a Technology Association of

Georgia meet-up discussing artificial intelligence and statistical analysis. I met some scientists from private, small,

but advanced companies that were developing usage for statistical analysis. Although my experience mostly

pertained the computer science field and I found many of the things interesting, this internship made me realize that

I would rather be at a different internship where I could engage more.

Technical Documentation and Marketing at FocalPointK12

Fotih K.

This past summer, I interned at FocalPointK12 with Naman Luthra. FocalPoint is a company that provides school

districts with a system for assessments, educational resources, data analysis, and a learning management system. My

mentor was Dr. Nathan Buhl, the Chief Academic Officer. Three of my main responsibilities included finding

contact information for school districts that were potential clients; testing the software as to find bugs and provide

feedback; and creating a quick-start guide for clients to use with the software. I mostly learned soft skills during my

internship, such as professional communication, workplace etiquette, and critical observation, as well as a few hard

skills, such as technical documentation and marketing skills. I only used FocalPoints online software to do work.

Alongside these responsibilities, I was able to sit in for a presentation/demo of the software that Dr. Buhl did for a

potential client in California, and it was the main source of the marketing skills that I learned. All in all, my

experience at FocalPointK12 was very enjoyable. It taught me a lot about the world outside of schooling, and gave

me a foundation for what I may want to do for Fomy Senior Capstone Experience and in my future.

Teaching Students Valuable Coding Languages at Kids4Coding

Harsha K.

My internship was at Kids4Coding (Gwinnett Tech location), and my mentor was Natalie Knight (camp manager)

and AnnMarie Laramee (CEO of Kids4Coding). Before the start of the internship, I went to a training session in

which I learned the schedule, location of the classroom, and rules of Kids4Coding. At my internship, I unpacked and

distributed computers in the morning and packed computers in the afternoon. During class time, I answered

students questions about the lessons and assisted the teacher when they need help. I used numerous applications

such as Python, HTML, JavaScript, Sketchup, and RPG Maker. As a result, I learned numerous hard skills such as

increased knowledge in these computer applications and knowledge about the different brands of computers such as
HP and Lenovo computers. On the other hand, I developed lots of soft skills such as time management,

communication skills, and problem-solving skills by unpacking and packing the computer, talking to the students

parents, and debugging the code. At the end of the internship, I had fun teaching and learned a lot. As a result, I

would like to work here next summer.

Gwinnett Technical College Cyber Security Specialist Program

Jae J.

I participated in the Move on When Ready Cyber Security Specialist Program at Gwinnett Technical College

(GTC). The instructors of my Computer Concepts and Hardware Installation and Maintenance classes were

Professor Belal and Professor Tran, respectively. These Summer semester classes acted as the IT fundamental part

of the Cyber Security Program. I established a great foundation of Information Technology, which I will utilize

when I pursue my IT careers. Because my JFE is a studying experience, I had to handle 7 to 8 hours of study hours

weekly. In addition, I had to read two textbooks from cover to cover to pass the final exams. By taking these classes,

I learned numerous industrial hardware and software skills, developed more patience, and could manage my time

even more effectively. Throughout the semester, I utilized two tools hardware and software tools. Professor Tran

recommended buying a professional PC tool kit for computer disassembly; when we were learning about operating

systems, we used a virtual machine a program which allows you to have two operating systems on one computer.

Overall, this studying experience provided me an excellent insight into the IT field, including Cyber Security.

Summer Digital Media Internship

Junaid K.

I worked at Gwinnett School of Mathematics Science and Technology with my mentor Chris Gegen. I was in charge

of training people at Camp Gegen, editing videos for the 200-year anniversary of Gwinnett and filming interviews.

The hard skills I learned include more about the programs we use and the cameras we use both in the studio and for

shooting around the school. The soft skills I learned include more about staying on task and focused and how to be a

proper leader. We used Japan Victor Company (JVC), Sony, Nikon Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) and Canon

DSLRs cameras, Manfrotto and Benro tripods, the adobe edit suite, and Camtasia for some screen recording. There

was a training session that I was the leader of. I was also the leader of Summer Stem and led a team to create a recap

video with the skills they learned the previous week in Camp Gegen. In conclusion, I thoroughly enjoyed my

internship and I definitely picked up new skills and made new connections.
 A New Experience at Quantum National Bank

Kamil A.

I completed my internship at Quantum National Bank under my main mentor Ms. Fogarty. Throughout my

internship, I managed multiple projects and worked with other mentors such as Ms. Tami and Ms. Chelsea. Three

primary responsibilities of mine included the completion of three different projects assigned which included going

through small business administration loan files for changes in ownership, making Excel vlookup templates for

differences in both software and testing the new software for any faults. At this internship, I utilized many soft skills

as it was necessary for me to talk, listen, and interact in a professional manner throughout my entire internship.

Different hard skills were also used throughout the entire internship as I worked with Excel and operated a computer

for the entire internship. Technologies and software which were mastered included Excel and two

accounting/banking software, Prologue and Precision. I was invited to the once-a-month staff meeting where I was

introduced in front of all 60 to 70 staff members and also attended a company lunch two weeks later. Through

Quantum National Bank, I was able to gain another experience and learn many different things in relation to banking

and accounting.

Summer Internship at SSDataInfo

Manmeet G.

For five weeks, I interned at a software consulting company called SSDataInfo. My mentors were Mr. Maninderjit

Singh and Mr. Pradeep Sharma and they were some of the kindest people I have met. For the opening two weeks, I

was required to learn the coding languages of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading-Style Sheet

(CSS) from an online tutorial and a book called the Fundamentals of HTML and CSS. After learning the basics, I

had to apply these skills to a three-week project where I had to construct several website designs for SSDataInfo

using a software called Notepad++. By creating these websites, the other interns and I are hoping to promote

SSDataInfos cause of improving the nations health by providing information on the work and products, such as a

Disease Surveillance System, that the company produces for healthcare departments such as CDC. Not only did this

internship teach me the fundamentals of web development, but it also assisted in attaining skills involving

professionalism, innovative thinking, and teamwork. My experience at SSDataInfo has been amazing and I am

grateful for getting a chance to take advantage of an incredible internship to develop the strengths I need for the

future.
 Cyber Security at Gwinnett Technical College

Maria F.

For my Junior Fellowship Experience, I studied at Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville as a part of their

Move on When Ready program that they offer for high school students who want to study and get ahead in college. I

was in the Cyber Security program. I did not have a mentor due to the fact that my teachers had many students to

keep up with. Some of my primary duties and responsibilities included showing up to every class on time, doing my

homework and labs, and doing all required projects. The two classes that I took were CIST 1001 Computer

Concepts was taught by Mrs. Albena Asenova-Belal, and CIST 1122, Hardware Maintenance and Instillation was

taught by Dr. Derek Hill. Some of the main software we used were Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint for

homework and PowerPoints. Interactive labs were also used for CIST 1122, and for CIST 1001, IMovies was used

or a project. In conclusion, I really appreciate this opportunity to be a part of an amazing program as my internship

and I cant wait to be back in the fall to continue my classes.

Digital Image and Video Compression Internship at CISCO

Mason K.

For my summer JFE, I had an internship at CISCO located in Lawrenceville, Georgia under Mr. Hsiang-Yeh

Hwangs supervision. My responsibilities included attending sessions for backgrounds of digital image and video

compression, developing/reviewing Octave and Python code with Mr. Hwang, and learning about problem solving

methods etc. I learned the basics of digital image and video compression, for example, JPEG, MPEG and H.265, and

solidified my understanding by programming code and running software tools. With Octave, a program language

widely used for science, engineering, and economics, I was able to read uncompressed image data and compress

them at different quality levels. Python is also used for automated testing of video encoder and decoders. I practiced

speaking in a formal and professional manner to present my work to Mr. Hwang. I could see my improvement in my

presentation skills as the internship progressed. My summer JFE was very enjoyable because this technology is used

everywhere in our daily life. Now I have much greater understanding on a JPEG file, DVD, YouTube, Facetime,

picture and video options in iPhone etc.

Preparing the Young for the World of the Future

Nathanael B.
For my summer JFE experience, I had the opportunity to work as an intern at Kids4Coding. My mentor during the

internship was Mrs. Natalie Knight. Some of the duties that had to be accomplished as an intern were unloading the

laptops in the morning and distributing them to their designated location, monitoring the students during break time,

and assisting the needs of any student or instructor at the camp. Some hard skills that were acquired consist of using

JavaScript, Python, HTML & CSS, Raspberry Pi, and other computer programs. I also learned how to fix any

broken or malfunctioning laptops through my experience within the camp. Some soft skills that were acquired were

the communication with parents, co-workers, and students, conflict resolution, and teamwork with the program

managers. During the camp, we used many programs, such as Tynker, Python, and much more. We also

programmed and flew drones using Tynker. Additionally, we utilized Raspberry Pi to learn how to program circuits

and control the computer. Before the camp began, all of the staff had to attend a training session with one of the

owners of Kids4Coding and she walked is through all the procedures and rules we had to know in order to work at

this camp. I have gained many skills throughout this experience and I hope that working at Kids4Coding will help

me in the future and also prepare the rising generation for what is to come on their journey through the world of

technology.

Learning About Stock Uses and Methodologies at Taylor Frres

Sean E.

I interned at an investment banking firm called Taylor Frres in Buckhead, Georgia. I was working on an

independent project under the guidance of my mentor, Michelle Gu, a financial analyst at the Taylor Frres office

in Atlanta. My duties and responsibilities were centered on working on my tasks for the day that would be assigned

by my mentor: research, plotting graphs, analyzing graphs, and coming up with a way to communicate my findings

to someone who may not understand the procedures I am using. From my experience I learned the basic aspects of

what affects stocks and how to interpret their fluctuations, and I also used Microsoft Excel to graph stock closing

prices. Then I would analyze the findings from the graphs and create a way to accurately communicate my findings

to someone. Along with Microsoft Excel, I used the internet to conduct research to learn about the companies and

stocks I was using. This experience threw me into the deep end with learning an application of mathematics and the

importance of being able to either write or talk about my findings from research.

Videography with Camp All-American

Tiffany H.
This summer, I partook in an internship at Camp All-American with the production crew; my mentor was Tyler

Trump, a film student at Georgia State University. At this summer camp, a recap video highlighting the weeks

activities is shown every Friday. My main responsibility, therefore, was to gather footage of the campers doing

things like zip-lining and swimming. Initially, I filmed with the sole producer of the video, but I was responsible for

working alone when she was absent. I was fortunate enough to be using high-grade equipment, as my mentor let me

use his personal camera (Cannon 6D) and lenses (e.g. 24mm and 50mm). I learned a lot about videography, as my

mentor made sure to teach me every step of the way. Furthermore, I also improved on interpersonal skills including

listening and tolerance when working with children. My other tasks included editing videos and filming skits.

Editing was done in Adobe Premiere, a program I was accustomed to; filming skits was similar to what I have done

for school. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, as I gained a plethora of experience in a fun environment

where everyone was inviting and interested in what I was doing.

Kids4Coding Internship

Trent J.

The Kids4Coding internship at Gwinnett Technical College. Mrs. Knight was my mentor and assigned me tasks to

me to help run the coding camp. These duties generally including helping kids individually who were struggling;

creating a system of distributing and returning laptops; and helping Mrs. Knight with basic camp duties such as

doing pick up, drop off, and sorting t-shirts. Through these duties, I have learned to be more confident and better at

talking to coworkers, as well as improving my communication skills by individually helping kids who were

struggling. Furthermore, through the lessons I taught, I learned many practical skills such as learning basic

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python and the basics of game and website creation. This internship has been my first

real experience in the corporate world and it has taught me a lot about how best to conduct myself in a confident and

productive manner. I have greatly enjoyed this internship and working along with my coworkers and I hope to work

with them in the future.

Shadowing a Lawyer at Gillsville Law, LLC

Valentina C.

I completed my internship at Gillsville Law Firm in Gainesville, Georgia. My mentor was Inez Grant, who has been

an attorney for over thirty years and practices divorce, family, criminal and immigration law. My primary

responsibility at the firm was to fill out clients immigration forms. In order to fill out the paperwork properly I
learned how to use Immigration Pro, a program that types and prints clients information, and secures it all in a

database. I also was responsible for contacting clients and setting up appointments for them to sign paperwork.

Another responsibility I had was translating between English and Spanish during consultations and on documents

that needed to be sent to immigration services. Using Immigration Pro allowed me to improve my computer skills

and fix technological issues easily. I also learned how to improve my communication skills with clients and my

attention to details while working on casework. Ultimately, I learned a great deal about immigration law from my

mentor and co-workers, and had an extremely positive experience. My internship has led me to decide that I would

like to become an immigration lawyer and perhaps open my own law firm someday.

Business and Finance Internship at the MetroPCS back office

Zaina K.

During the summer, I had the opportunity to intern at the MetroPCS back office in the Chamblee Tucker area. My

three mentors were Salim Parmar, Elizabeth Rueda, and Ruby Mhawla. My primary responsibilities were scanning

and organizing the new phone inventory that came in every week, keeping track of the money that the company

receives for the phones when they are returned back to the company (Return Merchandise Authorization), and

creating reports for the company to show the data they want to see. Other times, I filed the companies papers,

prepared the pay week envelopes, and performed different tasks in the Real Time POS software. I have gained new

hard skills such as using the new software, Real Time POS, and working more efficiently with Microsoft Office.

The other skills I have learned deal with management and handling difficult situations. Overall, I have enjoyed my

experience at the MetroPCS back office, and I would love to do an internship similar to this in the future.