Business Testimonials

Levis Commons

Levis Commons benefited greatly from partnering with Owens on the student internship program. The student hired on for the program was very professional and well educated on marketing and business practices. His work and positive contributions throughout the semester were recognized by all members of our team and even some of the vendors and organizations that we work with.

Allison M. Schroeder
Assistant General Manager
Hill Partners, Inc/Levis Commons

Pride Gage Associates, LLC

As always, Owens did not disappoint (I am also an Owens graduate from a long time ago and had a great experience, so I may be biased)… Being a small business, we may not have considered an intern due to the cost, but the grant helped motivate us to give it a try. Every little bit helps and we are happy for the help the grant has provided.

Thanks,
Chris Grieser
Co-Owner
Pride Gage Associates, LLC

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

The Fulton County Economic Development Corporation Regional Supply Chain Connection internship with Owens Community College has proven to be a mutually beneficial program.

Mr. Sloan, the intern, proved integral in “getting the ball rolling” on this very large and exciting project, which is designed to connect “buyers with suppliers” on a regional level. Additionally, this tool is currently being used as a business directory, which directly connects the public to local businesses.

Toni Schindler
Director for Marketing and Communications
Fulton County Board of Commissioners

First Solar

For some time now First Solar and Owens Community College have had a nice connection. Over the last few years that connection has become a relationship thanks to the internship program developed by Owens Community College.

First Solar has now taken on seven OCC interns and the program has been a wonderful success. The interns have worked in roles with our office manager, CAD team and operations engineering team. While internships are inherently about the learning experience for the student, the program with OCC has provided something more for First Solar.

The students that have joined us have not only learned a great deal but they provided great value to us. Two of those interns now work for First Solar and another was kept on for an extended period after her internship ended. The managers here at First Solar just raved about the skill, attitude and professionalism of the interns that worked for them.

On the whole, the entirety of the internship program with Owens Community College has been a wonderful, rewarding and value added endeavor. First Solar has been able to provide great learning experiences for the students and Owens Community College has provided talented and dedicated students. We are thankful that this relationship has evolved and grown and we look forward to continuing it for many years to come.

Jay A. Lake, Manager, Workforce Development and Community Relations PBG Site, First Solar