Jaggar Community Fellows Program Intern Spotlight Kickoff: Anna Smith

The Center for Career Development is proud to announce the first installment of our 2016 Jaggar Community Fellows Program Intern Spotlight Series. This week our spotlight is shining on none other than Anna Smith!

Anna was accepted as a JCFP intern at S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., which is a youth, family and community development organization specializing in youth and gang violence prevention and intervention. Ms. Smith shared that S.T.R.O.N.G. played a key role in solidifying her interest in pursuing Social Work as a career. She gained valuable experience in working with young students and having the opportunity to be a part of their growth and development.  On a professional level, she gleaned practical experience about how to manage and facilitate small group instruction to middle school students, thereby learning about the importance of advocating for at-risk youths.

The legacy of JCFP is for interns to make an impact in their non-profit sector, and Anna Smith is no exception. She shared,

 My presence at the nonprofit impacted the students that I interacted with everyday because I was able to be a positive influence for them...our circumstances, our resources, and our race all have an impact on our lives, but we can rise above those things as long as there are others advocating for us and showing us that life has a lot more to offer than we may have thought.

Moreover,  Anna's supervisor and mentor provided her with the wisdom, support and encouragement she needed to flourish and hone in her skills as a young professional. Smith stated that JCFP has helped her establish essential professional qualities such as good interviewing skills, workplace etiquette, and a network of mentors and colleagues while at S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. 

Anna's advice to those considering applying for the Jaggar Community Fellows Program?

"Don’t think any longer, just DO IT! When going after the career of your dreams, keep pushing and take advantage of every opportunity that is placed in front of you to broaden your horizons." 

JCFP applications are now open and accessible on Handshake via eCampus 

(click on the Job & Internship logo)

*The Community Fellows Program is now known as the Jaggar Community Fellows Program in honor of Adelphi University Trustee, Angela '62 MA '65 and Scott Jaggar's support of  this experiential learning program.