Edge Promotions Partners With Local Colleges
Birmingham, AL, May 29, 2015 (Newswire.com) - “We have excellent academic institutions in this area,” said Sahil, Edge Promotions’ director of operations. “This is why we’ve partnered with these local colleges. We provide motivated students opportunities to apply their knowledge in sales and marketing in a practical environment.”
"Internships have evolved into mini-classes,"
Sahil , Director of Operations
Sahil shared that interactive marketing is a growing field for young grads to consider. “Today’s brands want to create exciting promotional experiences that will help them connect with consumers on a more personal level,” he said. “This is what we do at Edge Promotions. We develop innovative campaigns that resonate with intended audiences. Our associates are actively involved in every step. They analyze research, craft messages, and execute promotions.”
“One of the things that’s great about our firm is that we have a comprehensive training and coaching program,” Sahil added. “Each step of the way, we guide new associates and interns as they learn our processes. We are committed to ensuring that everyone on our team is able to develop the necessary skills and work collaboratively to deliver great results for our customers. Everyone has the ability to succeed. This is the message we share when we meet with local grads.”
Edge Promotions Discusses the Benefits of Internships
One of the primary reasons Edge Promotions has partnered with local colleges is to offer an internship program. “We’re pleased to provide grads and upperclassmen with opportunities to learn firsthand about dynamic marketing and build experiences they can add to their resumes and portfolios,” Sahil said. “This isn’t an internship where they’ll just observe or fetch coffee. This is a real, hands-on way to put knowledge to practice and develop those skills.”
“Internships have evolved into mini-classes,” Sahil added. “Therefore, it’s vital that college seniors and grads carefully consider participating in them. You gain not only practical experience, but also confidence. You’re exposed to the industry in a very real way, which can’t be described in textbooks or through lectures. For interns, this is key because they’re getting ready to make career choices. Think about it. You wouldn’t drive a car without test-driving it first. An internship is like a test-drive.”
Sahil concluded, “My advice to grads is get all the experience you can. Consider your career path and what will make a difference in where you’ll be in five or 10 years. Look for internships and positions that will lead you into that future. Most importantly, remember that this is a journey and there’s something to be learned from every moment along the way.”
