Parents Comments

Tamar Duke- Cohan, Newton, MA
“As is often the case with learning, some of the most important lessons Gideon learned at Brockton were unplanned and unforeseen. Coming from Newton, the commute down to Brockton by public transportation and his time at the stadium led him to be exposed to people who lead a very different life to ours. Gideon had the chance to meet people who have far fewer privileges and opportunities than he and his friends have. It was an eye-opening and maturing experience for him.

There was a poignant quality to Gideon’s impressions of the players on the team, for many of whom an independent league is the final stop in the world of professional baseball, and of the people who live in Brockton and come to the stadium. Gideon learned about success, but he also learned about failure. Can there really be more important and profound lesson for a young man his age?”

Jan Spiro, Newton, MA
“This experience served as a great introduction to the adult working world, particularly business and marketing. The internship helped develop responsibilities and commitments, fostered relationships with the mentor and colleagues and provided useful information for the future. The mentor wrote a terrific letter of recommendation for college. This part of the program is a wonderful plus.

Carol Cataldo, Concord, MA
“Anna took on the whole experience with great enthusiasm. Because the geographic and cultural diversity was important to her, matching her to an inner-city worksite was important. She traveled using public transportation which presented a positive challenge for her. She enjoyed and appreciated the staff at the worksite and found them all knowledgeable and helpful. Your formula seems to work well. Anna enjoyed her interaction with you and appreciated your efforts to connect her with this internship.”

Gary and Cleo from Newton
“The internship helped my son to learn more about downtown Boston, local government, and volunteer organizations. His assignments have made him feel more creative. You succeeded in helping him understand the world of work without leaving the impression that work is merely regimentation. You also helped him understand the realities of writing a vita without lapsing into falseness. As parents, we have been pleased to have helped in providing these things to our son.”

“Everything you did to broker this relationship was professional, smooth and diplomatic. My son had an excellent learning experience and was treated very well - so important on his first “job”.

Janice from Sudbury
“My son was able to experience all aspects of the business and developed self-confidence in the process. We were able to secure a program early in the season and know that someone was monitoring the process. We truly enjoyed working with you.

You were very helpful, patient and supportive and relate well to teenagers and parents. You were willing to find something appropriate for my child’s skills and maturity level. The feedback was very positive. This experience will be helpful for his resume when applying to college.”

Martha from Newton
“My son had a wonderful experience. The resume and interview prep components were great. He was always enthusiastic about going out on assignments, doing his writing and getting feedback about it from his mentor at the newspaper.

He met Mayor Menino, reported on Little League and many community events, as well as attending staff meetings. The internship was a good match because he learned about meeting deadlines, planning ahead, connecting by phone to his mentor to ask questions, and being well organized with notes. This exposure has been invaluable for his “thinking” about college and his future.”

Natalie from Brookline
"Jessica’s internship at an arts non-profit has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. The Internship Connection impressed us with a wonderful, organized approach, tailored to the specific needs of our child. The director worked closely with Jessica and our family, taking special care to ensure that the internship was a great match. She prepared and coached Jessica for her interview and provided support throughout the program. The journal was a great idea, providing just the right amount of structure and feedback.

Jessica had the opportunity to work with wonderful, dedicated people, interact with artists of many genres and gain an understanding of art from a different perspective. This internship definitely broadened her understanding of the arts."

Audrey from Chestnut Hill
"You’re great with young people. Thanks for helping put together a meaningful experience for my daughter.”

Margaret and Dennis from Hingham
“As parents, we were able to step out of the picture. We relied on your calmness and professionalism as you worked through the process with our daughter. She had a terrific experience in graphic design and intends to pursue this career choice in the future.”