This summer, Cornerstone Bank is hosting nine local students in its internship program. The goal is to provide them with hands-on experience that complements their studies and allows them to explore career opportunities and begin to build a professional network.
“We are committed to providing these bright students with solid work experience that integrates what they learn in the classroom with real-life experiences in a professional setting,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “They gain valuable skills, work on meaningful projects and make professional connections. We also benefit from their enthusiasm and perspectives, so it’s a win-win situation.”
This year’s group of interns includes:
- Investment Services Intern Jack Gaudette from Sturbridge attends Elon University in North Carolina.
- Retail Intern Zach Hebert from Dudley attends Nichols College in Dudley.
- Commercial Lending Intern Collin Heenan from Holden attends Worcester State University.
- Community Relations Intern Reese Levansavich from Auburn attends Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
- Investment Services Intern Will Pieczynski from Fiskdale attends Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
- MIS (IT) Intern Sam Quink from Sturbridge attends the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.
- Facilities Intern Jack Seery from Brookfield attends the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Community Relations Intern Kevin Skagerlind from Holden attends the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- Learning and Development Intern Bella Smith from Sutton attends Assumption University in Worcester.
(Pictured left to right: Bella Smith, Reese Levansavich, Collin Heenan, Zach Hebert, Kevin Skagerlind, Will Pieczynski, Jack Seery, Sam Quink and Jack Gaudette.)
The Cornerstone interns attend an orientation on their first day before joining their respective departments and have regular check-ins to ensure they are getting what they want from their experiences. The students also have opportunities to engage in community support efforts, attend Cornerstone Bank events and network with each other.
“At the end of the summer, we ask them to reflect on their time with us and provide feedback,” said Tallman. “This allows us to continue to refine the internship program to make sure we are providing truly valuable experiences.”
Cornerstone’s internship program started in 2021 and is open to high school and college students. It offers both part-time and full-time internships, with most students choosing to intern for 38 hours per week. Each intern goes through an interview process so that they can be placed into the department that best aligns with their goals and interests. All interns are paid and are eligible to get school credit upon completion of the program.
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