This year’s After 5 program kicked off at the beautiful Campus Martius Park. Festivities included an ice cream social, ping pong games and a networking scavenger hunt.
L to R: S3 interns James Maier, Ashley Terry, Evan Taylor, Jamie Wheatley, Frank Hope, Natasha Modi pose for a photo op
Interns from various companies in the Downtown Detroit area attended the event.
Created four years ago, the After 5 Program was established to retain young talent in Detroit. The program puts together activities where interns participate in fun, engaging networking events where they can form relationships in hopes to create a future in Detroit.
James Maier, S3 intern, reconnects with his intern friends
Some of the events include a loft party, dinner with the executives of various companies, and a town hall meeting with Michigan’s Governor Snyder.
At this year’s kickoff, S3 interns met with other interns to discuss their experiences and future plans within the city.
“It is a great first event. I am able to relate to other interns my age and network,” said Max McCain from BillHighway, reflecting on the success of the event.
Interns play an intense game of ping pong
If you didn’t know, BillHighway is a cloud-based financial solutions company.
Asia Ross, intern at S3, enjoyed the experience.
“This (After 5) program integrates all interns in the Detroit surrounding area. It allows us to socialize and build relationships with people who we wouldn’t normally interact with. I also appreciate the fact that people are exposed to the beautiful culture of Detroit versus the negativity we are always shown on the news,” said Ross.
The After 5 Program kickoff solidified its kickoff as a success amongst interns. Check out other events and photos regarding the After 5 Program here.
