Progressive Pipeline

Political Media Fellow

September 2023 • Cumming, GA

What I liked

I love the hands-on support I receive both from the higher-ups and colleagues. They are committed to tailoring quality professional coaches to help guide development toward finding opportunities to master hard and soft skills. I've received excellent pointers on often overlooked skillsets such as networking until joining my fellowship within the Prorgressive Pipeline. Fellowship opportunities like this are a blessing for individuals unaware or unable to connect with people and organizations essential to kickstarting a professional career outside of a college education.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more involved in the transitionary period of my fellowship timeline. Outside of conversations with Pipeline higher-ups and my future employers, it was a little ambiguous from both parties on where my fellowship contract existed. Thankfully, I am all up to date now with further clear communication. An opportunity or organization-led event to meet with fellow cohort members would also be fantastic. My coach has done an exemplary job helping me connect with my Pipeline cohort peers. I heard the fall season is smaller than the summer cohort, so many engagement efforts are different depending on the season.

Advice

Reach out, ask questions, and be flexible. This incredible learning opportunity diverges from your academic career into your chosen career(s) of choice. If you didn't or couldn't start your network before, there is no better time than now!

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Communications Fellow

June 2023 • Washington, DC

What I liked

- The mentors were supportive, flexible, and prepared you for your job placement - The process for being matched with an internship is fairly smooth and provides a great opportunity for relevant, paid, and impactful work experience. - Everyone on the team is incredibly kind and interested in your success!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Public Relations Intern

September 2023 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The application process was quick, easy, and very transparent. They were supportive, helpful, great at keeping in contact, and made sure to let me know how things were going at every step of the process.

What I wish was different

My experience with Progressive Pipeline has honestly been overwhelmingly positive, I don't really have any regrets aside.

Advice

Go into the process with an open mind, after you apply, the folks at Pipeline will try to match you up to the position they think fits you best, and it may not be exactly what you had in mind. Even so, don't be afraid to give it a shot, you may find that the experience is very beneficial. Also, make sure to take advantage of your fellowship advisor, they are there to help you and can provide lots of valuable aid and advice!

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Political Fellow

June - September 2022 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I loved how open everyone was to helping us grow in our careers.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed long and worked on a more diverse set of projects.

Advice

Go in ready to try everything, go in will and able to learn. You will be challenged, but take it as a learning opportunity and not a slight.

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Intern

April - July 2022 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the supportive atmosphere and opportunities to learn/network with other interns. My internship allowed me to learn from different members of the organizations I was partnered with, which gave me great insight into the day-to-day operations.

What I wish was different

I hope that Progressive Pipeline expands its partnerships in the future with other organizations/has more flexible opportunities for students (remote, part-time, etc).

Advice

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there- Progressive Pipeline is available for any and all questions and wants to support its fellows. Reach out if you need help or advice!

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