<p>First Time Poster -
Hello, I am looking or a summer internship in a certain field probably relating to business or sports management. Finding companies directly seems hard but I found companies such as CE Internships, Summer Fun Internships, or Julian Krinsky Internships that for a fee connect you with an internship. They also include housing and activities. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of these that they could share. If anyone else has any other ideas for a sports management/business/law internship preferably in the LA area please also comment. I would love to do it in LA but would do a residential type thing ( like CE ) if that were the only options. </p>
<p>I would also apply to programs like LBW or Georgetown Summer program just to keep my options open. Is this a good idea? </p>
<p>Any comments? Any Suggestions and/or Tips
Thank You</p>
<p>Like all business purchases, check with several people who have been in the program to see if they delivered on the promised product. A quality organization should not be reluctant to give you contact info from former clients.</p>
<p>Due to the economic downturn, you are likely to see few companies offering internships; they are laying off full time employees, is it likely they will bring in interns? Agencies that arrange them may well go out of business - even after you have paid them. Proceed with care.</p>
<p>As an LA resident, you have a huge amount of companies at your doorstep. Pound the pavement over spring break; work connections. Talk to everyone!!!!</p>
<p>I have not met anyone from any of those programs but my friend who went to Johnson (Cornell B-school) was classmates the founder of CE Internships. Said he was a cool guy. </p>
<p>Anyways, that didn't answer your question. There are a bunch of recent articles including ones in Slate and WSJ about summer internships. While most are for college students, I think you are on the right track. The true value of these things is really the experience. You always want to walk away from a summer program being able to talk about the things you did intelligently. Some of these programs are pricey and parents are justifiably concerned about costs but sometimes, you do get what you pay for.</p>
<p>Toadstool, has some good advice. Do your research, talk to the program directors and be specific in what they offer. It could be a great opportunity for a summer. Doing it in HS can only put you ahead of the curve both for school and for future employers. My 2 cents.</p>