The Jacksonville community has supported our business for over 65 years, and now it’s time to return the favor. This summer, we gave local students the chance to work hands-on in their field of study in a professional setting. Because of their hard work and dedication, they were able to learn and grow with the rest of our team. By continuing to mentor talented graduates, we strive to close the bridge between business, education, and community.
Networking With Local Students
HC Brands is always excited to meet and greet potential new “Holmies” at local colleges and universities. Recently, our team created one-of-a-kind merchandise for the University of North Florida to show students what our business is all about. We were able to share some of our brand story and give the students a taste of our company culture.
When we make an impression on Jacksonville students, we encourage them to stay in the North Florida region and positively impact the local economy. We hope to serve as a channel for educational institutions to assure their programs are meeting industry needs.
Creating a Well-Rounded Program
Our goal is to manage a program that is mutually beneficial and enhances the local workforce as a whole. We expose valuable talent to the work of e-commerce businesses so they can carry knowledge forward. By teaching the prospective workforce new skills and techniques, we motivate them to become involved members of the Jacksonville society.
Our internship program allows us to bring in innovative minds from our very own community. While the interns are learning from our leaders, they are also giving us new ideas and fresh perspectives on how to improve our procedures. Because of the connections we make with local students, our business is able to continue evolving and expanding.
Hearing What Our Interns Have To Say
In order to keep our program running for the long term, we encourage previous and current interns to share some feedback. After a summer of onboarding and training with the tech team, Zack provided some insight on what it means to join the HC Brands team.
“From day one I was already contributing to the company and getting involved in a variety of tech projects. I learned something new every time I came into work and my peers were always willing to help me overcome obstacles. I would absolutely recommend this internship to other students that want to gain real world experience in a welcoming environment.”
Zackery Bellerose, Software Engineer Intern at HC Brands