Empowering Through Mentorship: Covia's Internship Program
Covia has revitalized its internship program, offering students across the country a chance to learn from expert mentors in various disciplines. The 10-week program includes educational courses, weekly discussions, networking opportunities, and a capstone project. In 2024, Covia welcomed 10 college students from top mining, business, and engineering programs. The program features Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF) events, allowing interns to connect with Covia experts.
Two intern spotlights were highlighted: Victoria Oginski, a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student, worked on optimizing grinding aid and waste reduction at the Fort Smith plant. Cayleigh Ana Kruse, a Business Administration student, contributed to naming Covia's new hobby-ware ceramic line. The program aims to educate, empower, and provide real-world experience to the next generation of mining and mineral industry professionals.
Covia ha rivitalizzato il suo programma di tirocini, offrendo agli studenti di tutto il paese l'opportunità di apprendere da mentori esperti in varie discipline. Il programma della durata di 10 settimane include corsi educativi, discussioni settimanali, opportunità di networking e un progetto finale. Nel 2024, Covia ha accolto 10 studenti universitari provenienti dai migliori programmi di estrazione mineraria, business e ingegneria. Il programma presenta eventi Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF), che consentono agli stagisti di collegarsi con esperti di Covia.
Due stagisti sono stati messi in evidenza: Victoria Oginski, studentessa di Ingegneria Chimica e Biomolecolare, ha lavorato all'ottimizzazione degli ausili per la macinazione e alla riduzione dei rifiuti presso lo stabilimento di Fort Smith. Cayleigh Ana Kruse, studentessa di Amministrazione Aziendale, ha contribuito alla denominazione della nuova linea di ceramiche per hobby di Covia. Il programma mira a educare, potenziare e fornire un'esperienza pratica alla prossima generazione di professionisti del settore minerario e minerale.
Covia ha revitalizado su programa de pasantías, ofreciendo a estudiantes de todo el país la oportunidad de aprender de mentores expertos en diversas disciplinas. El programa de 10 semanas incluye cursos educativos, discusiones semanales, oportunidades de networking y un proyecto final. En 2024, Covia dio la bienvenida a 10 estudiantes universitarios de los mejores programas de minería, negocios e ingeniería. El programa presenta eventos de Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF), que permiten a los pasantes conectarse con expertos de Covia.
Se destacaron dos pasantes: Victoria Oginski, estudiante de Ingeniería Química y Biomolecular, trabajó en la optimización de aditivos de molienda y en la reducción de desechos en la planta de Fort Smith. Cayleigh Ana Kruse, estudiante de Administración de Empresas, contribuyó a nombrar la nueva línea de cerámica para pasatiempos de Covia. El programa tiene como objetivo educar, empoderar y proporcionar experiencia del mundo real a la próxima generación de profesionales de la industria minera y mineral.
코비아는 인턴십 프로그램을 revitalization 하여 전국의 학생들에게 다양한 분야의 전문가 멘토에게 배울 기회를 제공하고 있습니다. 10주 프로그램에는 교육 과정, 주간 토론, 네트워킹 기회 및 캡스톤 프로젝트가 포함됩니다. 2024년, 코비아는 10명의 대학생을 환영했습니다. 최고의 광업, 비즈니스 및 공학 프로그램에서 온 학생들입니다. 이 프로그램은 인턴들이 코비아 전문가들과 연결할 수 있는 Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF) 이벤트를 특징으로 합니다.
두 명의 인턴이 주목받았습니다: 빅토리아 오진스키, 화학 및 생체 분자 공학 학생으로서 포트 스미스 공장에서 분쇄 보조제 최적화 및 폐기물 감소 작업을 수행했습니다. 케일리 아나 크루즈, 경영학 학생으로서 코비아의 새로운 취미 도자기 라인 명명에 기여했습니다. 이 프로그램의 목표는 다음 세대의 광업 및 광물 산업 전문인을 교육하고 권한을 부여하는 것입니다.
Covia a revitalisé son programme de stages, offrant aux étudiants à travers le pays la chance d'apprendre auprès de mentors experts dans diverses disciplines. Le programme de 10 semaines comprend des cours éducatifs, des discussions hebdomadaires, des opportunités de mise en réseau et un projet final. En 2024, Covia a accueilli 10 étudiants universitaires issus des meilleurs programmes de minage, de commerce et d'ingénierie. Le programme comprend des événements Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF), permettant aux stagiaires de se connecter avec des experts de Covia.
Deux stagiaires ont été mis en avant : Victoria Oginski, étudiante en ingénierie chimique et biomoléculaire, a travaillé sur l'optimisation des auxiliaires de broyage et la réduction des déchets à l'usine de Fort Smith. Cayleigh Ana Kruse, étudiante en administration des affaires, a contribué à la nomination de la nouvelle gamme de céramiques de loisirs de Covia. Le programme vise à former, responsabiliser et fournir une expérience concrète à la prochaine génération de professionnels de l'industrie minière et minérale.
Covia hat sein Praktikumsprogramm neu belebt und bietet Studierenden im ganzen Land die Möglichkeit, von erfahrenen Mentoren in verschiedenen Disziplinen zu lernen. Das 10-wöchige Programm umfasst Bildungsangebote, wöchentliche Diskussionen, Networking-Möglichkeiten und ein Abschlussprojekt. Im Jahr 2024 begrüßte Covia 10 Studenten aus den besten Studiengängen der Bereiche Bergbau, Wirtschaft und Ingenieurwesen. Das Programm bietet Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF)-Veranstaltungen, die es Praktikanten ermöglichen, sich mit Experten von Covia zu vernetzen.
Zwei Praktikanten wurden hervorgehoben: Victoria Oginski, Studentin der Chemie- und Biomolekulartechnik, arbeitete an der Optimierung von Mahlhilfsstoffen und der Abfallreduzierung im Werk Fort Smith. Cayleigh Ana Kruse, Studentin der Betriebswirtschaft, half bei der Benennung der neuen Hobby-Keramiklinie von Covia. Das Ziel des Programms ist es, die nächste Generation von Fachleuten der Bergbau- und Mineralienindustrie zu schulen, zu ermächtigen und praktische Erfahrungen zu bieten.
- Revitalized internship program providing real-world experience to students
- Successful recruitment of 10 interns from top mining, business, and engineering programs
- Two interns from the 2023 class became full-time Covia employees
- Intern contributions led to significant savings and new product naming
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2024 / Covia is investing in the future of the mining and mineral industry by working to educate, empower, and provide real-world experience to the next generation. Over the past two years, Covia has revitalized our internship program - offering students across the country a chance to learn from expert mentors in disciplines across the organization.
With summer coming to a close, we want to look back and highlight our 2024 class of interns. Read on to learn more about Covia's internship program, our interns' capstone projects, and what we have planned for the next generation of Covia employees.
Covia's Internship Program
Covia's internship program relaunched in 2023 - featuring a new 10-week educational course, weekly discussions and networking opportunities with industry experts, and a capstone project that encapsulates their experience and what they learned. Two of the interns from that class have since become full-time members of the Covia team.
This year, Covia welcomed 10 college students from across the country to our team. The students were recruited from a selection of the best mining, business, and engineering programs in the U.S., including Michigan Tech, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Virginia Tech. Over the past three months, we have watched our interns grow and flourish as they contributed to various operations and departments across Covia.
In addition to the educational and practical elements of the program, interns are encouraged to connect with fellow interns, network with guest speakers after Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday (TGIIF) events and collaborate with each other through a dedicated channel on Covia's intranet. Covia team members from the plant level to senior leadership helped these young professionals prepare for their future careers - from practical experience to building up their LinkedIn and networking skills.
TGIIF: Thank Goodness It's Internship Friday
The TGIIF events were an important part of this year's internship program - giving interns the chance to learn from and connect with Covia experts like former Covia intern and current plant manager, Brent Fremont.
"I was thrilled to be a part of the Internship Program. Having been an intern myself, it means a lot to me to see the next generation experience Covia and to have the chance to share my knowledge and experiences with these bright young people."
During their final TGIIF, interns were tasked with putting together a final project to highlight what they've learned and accomplished throughout the program.
Intern Spotlight: Victoria Oginski
Victoria Oginski, who is pursuing a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of California, Berkley, was a product development engineering intern at our Fort Smith, Arkansas, plant this past summer. Her capstone presentation highlights two major projects she worked on during her internship under the guidance of her mentor, Joe Azucena, Development Engineer.
The first project was dedicated to optimizing the amount of grinding aid for the plant's mill. The second project involved waste reduction and recycling management. Her research and data helped the plant find significant savings over one month, with the potential for much more through further recycling measures.
Intern Spotlight: Cayleigh Ana Kruse
Cayleigh Ana Kruse, who is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at East Carolina University in North Carolina, was an intern at our Huntersville, North Carolina, office.
During her time at Covia, Cayleigh Ana attended numerous meetings with Covia's sales and marketing teams. One meeting that really stood out was with the marketing team from Mexico, where they chatted about a new opportunity for Covia: the hobby-ware ceramic line.
During the conversation about naming, Cayleigh Ana paid attention to the naming guidelines and came up with a few suggestions of her own - one of which was chosen as the name for Covia's new ceramic line.
Like Victoria and Cayleigh, each intern was deeply involved with the work of the Covia team during their time with the company. At the end of the program, each intern summarized their experiences and learning when they presented their capstone project to an audience of Covia executives. One theme that clearly emerged was that the interns valued the chance to contribute in meaningful ways-and their Covia colleagues valued their insights and perspective.
Shining a Light for the Next Generation
We are grateful for the incredible work and dedication of this year's class of interns. We look forward to the future innovations that these talented students will bring to the mining and mineral industry upon graduation.
As this year's program concludes, we also look forward to the next class of Covia interns. Covia is always looking for talented individuals to join our talented team. Whether you are a college student looking for a summer internship in 2025 and beyond, or if you are an industry professional looking for an organization that empowers its team to succeed, consider checking out our careers page to find an opportunity near you.
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