Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

6 hours ago

Meet Ateria Walker: I will be a sophomore at West Virginia University for the 2019-2020 school year. My major is nursing. This is my first summer participating in the Community Leader Internship Program, and my host site is Wheeling Hospital. I observe nurses as they complete their daily duties. I also do other tasks such as clean hospital beds, stock medical items, and obtain drinks and food for patients. I am grateful for this opportunity to witness nurses care for patients in a true hospital setting. This experience has taught me several things to study and practice to become an excellent nurse. I’ve also learned the Ohio Valley has emerging job opportunities for nurses in this area. I appreciate how this program has made me realize that home is a great place to start my nursing career. ...

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Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

1 day ago

We visited 3 of our Community Leader Internship participants today at their host sites. Madison has been busy helping the YWCA Wheeling with their WIND program; Jamie has put her creative graphic skills to work at the City of Wheeling; Rhyanna is using her writing skills at Appalachian Power. Great job to everyone! ...

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Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

2 days ago

Meet Max Moffo: I am entering into my sophomore year at Muskingum University majoring in engineering science with a minor in mathematics. This is my first year in the Community Leader Internship Program through the CFOV. I am an intern at Touchstone Research Laboratories in Triadelphia, WV. I am truly grateful to be involved with such inspiring people and to have the opportunity to gain experience in the mechanical engineering field. I one day aspire to become a professional mechanical engineer and this opportunity has helped confirm my choice. The Community Foundation has done fantastic work to make all of this happen for not only me but for all of my fellow interns that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. I am proud to say that the Ohio Valley is my home. It is filled with exciting opportunities. ...

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Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

2 days ago

Meet Rhy Wiethe: I am a rising sophomore at West Virginia University majoring in strategic communications with a focus in public relations and a minor in vocal performance. This is my first year in the Community Leader Internship Program! I am currently interning with American Electric Power in South Wheeling to gain experience in external affairs and corporate communications. This program has exposed me to many different professional and social organizations and opportunities right in my backyard. Hailing from St. Clairsville, I have learned so much about Wheeling including its history and bright future. I am very thankful to the CFOV for the opportunity to work with my host since she has truly been a helpful guide for my future. From attending and participating many important meetings to having the opportunity to compose a multitude of articles and blogs for AEP, I have gained an abundance of knowledge and leadership skills that will give me a competitive edge in my major and the job market. Before this program, I did not know the magnitude of the opportunities available in the Ohio Valley, so this experience has given me a fresh perspective on the market here at home. I cannot express how thankful I am for the work and effort the CFOV gives to the other interns and me. This opportunity has allowed me to create lasting friendships and connections that will help everyone in this program create a successful future for the Ohio Valley. ...

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