ShineU is more than just an internship
This internship offers participants a deep-dive into the world of business. It’s the perfect place for budding entrepreneurs to hone their skills, learn from experienced professionals, and make valuable industry connections.
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD BUSINESS OWNERSHIP READINESS
Participants gain hands-on experience by working on real projects while building practical skills and insights. They also connect directly with industry leaders, getting an inside look at how the business world really works.
Through our SHINEU program, we’ve seen a clear gap in how prepared young adults are for today’s professional world. It’s not just about knowing the basics of business—it’s about learning how to navigate the challenges, opportunities, and real-world complexities that come with it.
The program:
- Acts as a valuable supplement to academic learning. By integrating practical business learning with academic knowledge, we ensure that our participants are well-rounded and capable of applying theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Focuses on financial literacy and technology. In today’s digital age, understanding technology and financial literacy is critical. Our program emphasizes these areas, ensuring our participants are equipped to handle the financial and technological aspects of running a business.
- Includes professional development. Our program is not just about learning but also about growing as professionals. We include professional development components to help our participants evolve into competent business professionals.
- Teaches golf and its networking benefits. Golf is more than just a sport; it’s a networking tool. Our program includes golf lessons, teaching participants how to leverage the sport for business networking opportunities.
- Offers experience with the largest global franchise brand. We believe in learning from the best. Our participants get a chance to gain experience with the largest global franchise brand, providing them with invaluable insights and learnings.
- Provides a stipend and for-credit experience. To further support our participants, we provide a stipend and for-credit experience, subject to consultation with the department leader or college counselor.
“Our ShineU program is more than just a program – it’s a stepping stone toward a successful business career.”
– Danesha Smith, Founder & CEO