Your Chamber has a long history of encouraging experiential learning opportunities like internships in our community. In fact, this summer we are hosting five impressive interns through three separate programs. Work-based learning on a young person’s resume is seen as a key indicator of both industry knowledge and career readiness. We ask employers to join us to strengthen classroom to career connections and change the trajectory of so many young people here in San Antonio.
We thought our members and partners would enjoy learning more about the young people working hard at your Chamber this summer. You may have a chance to meet them in person at a member ribbon cutting or at the Stay in SA Intern Mixer on July 14 at 5:30 pm at the Alamodome.
Name: Ashlyn Theriot
High School / College: Texas A&M University
Major of Study: Finance
Internship Program: City of San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program
Q1: What are you most looking forward to in an internship? What do you hope to get out of it this summer?
A: I am looking forward to using what I learned in the classroom and applying it to real life. We have been learning our whole lives, and it is exciting to finally be able to use what we have learned. At this internship, I hope to discover what I want to do when I get out of college. I also hope to grow my network and learn more about other career paths for future internships and jobs.
Q2: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What profession do you see yourself working in?
A: In 5-10 years, I see myself working as a financial analyst. After a few years in the workforce, I plan to return to school to earn my Master of Business Administration in hopes of becoming a vice president or being promoted to a leadership position in finance.
Q3: What are your interests outside of school/work?
A: I’m interested in keeping up with extreme weather patterns, I have a profound respect for meteorologists and reporters who put themselves in dangerous situations. And of course, I keep up with all Fightin’ Texas Aggie sports, I’ll always remember rushing the field after we beat Bama with a last second field goal in ’21. Whoop!
Q4: What’s your favorite thing about San Antonio?
A: My favorite part of San Antonio is the Salado Creek Greenway. The Salado Creek Greenway conveniently goes behind my neighborhood and is perfect for long walks and bike rides. It is a sweet escape to enjoy the beautiful nature of the hill country without having to go far to escape the noise of the city.
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Name: Jose Pulliza
High School / College: St. Philip’s College
Major of Study: Advanced Manufacturing and Technology (AMT)
Internship Program: SA Worx
Q1: What are you most looking forward to in an internship? What do you hope to get out of it this summer?
A: I’m hoping to gain more experience and new ideas. As of right now I am majoring in AMT, but I want to explore my options.
Q2: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What profession do you see yourself working in?
A: I would like see myself doing a job I love or a career path I enjoy in the future. I think I want to go into manufacturing like AMT or engineering.
Q3: What are your interests outside of school/work?
A: Some interests I have are gaming and watching basketball. I like music as well, because I used to be in a marching band in high school.
Q4: What is your favorite thing about San Antonio?
A: My favorite thing about San Antonio is going to amazing various places like the Pearl, different parks, AT&T Center, and the Alamodome. The restaurants are to die for as well.
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Name: Charlie Carrasquillo
High School / College: International School of the Americas (ISA)
Major of Study: N/A
Internship Program: SA Worx
Q1: What are you most looking forward to in an internship? What do you hope to get out of it this summer?
A: I’m looking forward to better understanding what the Chamber of Commerce does for San Antonio and gaining insight into how things are done. I am also in the process of applying to colleges and deciding on a major, so I wanted to have a little first-hand experience in a field I'm interested in (business) before I make any significant decisions. I’m also looking forward to the networking opportunities this internship provides to make connections with people in my community.
Q2: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What profession do you see yourself working in?
A: In 5 years, I see myself graduating college with a degree in finance and maybe applying for an MBA program. During that time, I see myself becoming an intern for different companies to get a feel for what industry I would like a career in.
Q3: What are your interests outside of school/work?
A: Outside of school and work, I like practicing my Tenor Sax. I also enjoy playing in the Jazz band with my school. I’m also interested in learning about different cultures and languages in my free time.
Q4: What’s your favorite thing about San Antonio?
A: My favorite thing about San Antonio is the diverse community we have in the city. When I travel to other cities and states it reminds me of how lucky I am to live in a city with such a large Latino community and influence. From the “Battle of the Flower Parade” to the “Night in Old San Antonio” it’s truly a blast to get to experience the amazing culture and food these events provide.
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Name: Sophie Littwitz
High School / College: Colorado State University
Major of Study: Finance
Internship Program: City of San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program
Q1: What are you most looking forward to in an internship? What do you hope to get out of it this summer?
A: I’m looking forward to making new connections through networking events and improving upon my professional skills. I hope to learn more about the different departments and various roles that make the Chamber.
Q2: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What profession do you see yourself working in?
A: In the next 5-10 years, I will have gotten a graduate degree in finance and see myself working for a global organization in a finance position. I hope to be working in a multicultural environment, where I can utilize my trilingual skills.
Q3: What are your interests outside of school/work?
A: I’ve always been interested in learning to cook and ski. Every Friday my friends and I have a tradition to cook dinner together after a long week of classes and studying.
Q4: What’s your favorite thing about San Antonio?
A: As someone who didn’t grow up in San Antonio, I always admired the culture. My favorite parts of the city are the annual festivities of fiesta and the delicious Mexican food.
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Name: Brian Vu
High School / College: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Major of Study: Finance
Internship Program: UTSA Citymester
Q1: What are you most looking forward to in an internship? What do you hope to get out of it this summer?
A: I hope to broaden my knowledge in the white-collar environment by improving my office skills and advanced communication. At a young age, I learned the importance of networking in the business world, so I want to expand my network in San Antonio.
Q2: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What profession do you see yourself working in?
A: As an ambitious individual, I want to climb up the rank of the corporate ladder in top investment banks and wealth management firms. My goal is to be one of the best financers that can make an impact on the economy. In the next 10 years, I am going to keep sharpening my skills and broadening my network, so I can prepare myself to start my own finance institution.
Q3: What are your interests outside of school/work?
A: I always aim for a healthy lifestyle outside of work, but it takes great effort to keep up with it. After school and work, I always go to the gym to work out. In my free time, I usually watch shows or read books. On the weekend, I love going out with friends to have fun in order to relax my mind.
Q4: What’s your favorite thing about San Antonio?
A: I like the peacefulness of San Antonio. This is a great place to settle down with your family. San Antonio is also one of the fastest growing cities in The United States, so there can be many great opportunities for people who are looking for jobs.