Career exploration day for Project Transformation

Each summer, we at UMR spend a few hours hosting summer interns from Project Transformation. Part of the interns' service experience includes career exploration, and as a non-profit, we're always happy to show them what we do and how we see communication as our ministry.

Our CEO (and co-founder of Project Transformation) Sarah Wilke offered a welcome, we had a time of worship together, and then we gave tours of our facility followed by a meal.

I was privileged to be able to share a table with four interns at lunch today, and hear about what's going on in their lives -- their colleges, their majors, what they are thinking of doing next as they map out their life's journeys. These young adults are involved with Project Transformation because they want to make a difference, and they're already starting to see the impact their lives can have in the world.

One intern I met today attends college with one of my nephews, and she told me she'll encourage him and others at my alma mater to apply for Project Transformation next year (thanks, Eva!). The intern program has been growing steadily for the 11 years of its existence, and I'm always glad to see the group come around to spend time with us.  Check out their blog if you have a moment, or follow them on Twitter.