Motivation on the Run

I am always excited seeing companies partnering with education, offering real world applications and experience for students.

This story is from the “The Independent Student Newspaper at North Carolina A&T State University.” It tells about a new ten week program that allows students to get first hand experience selling in the real world, rather than a class room setting with a company affiliation involving 3M.

Success of this program would be great because it could expand to other schools and companies.

NCAT Register - New biz program promotes sales and leadership skills

“The Sales and Leadership Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the opportunity to better prepare themselves for career success in customer-contact leadership positions such as sales and customer service,” said Dr. Jacqueline Williams, Associate Professor and member of the 3M Frontline Initiative.

3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. Each of their seven businesses has earned leading global market positions.

Through the Frontline Partnership innovative curricula and student internships are offered. The 3M Frontline Initiative Summer Internship Program is a ten week assignment that offers qualified students a unique opportunity to sell for one of the divisions of the company, as stated on the School of Business and Economics website.