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Follow on Google News | Launch Local, Inc. Excited to Announce $1000 Tuition Bonus Summer Olympics Internship ProgramThe Summer Olympic Internship Program is loosely based on the hit reality series, Survivor. Its purpose is to bring together a group of promising interns from a variety of universities in our region, and to help them learn and have fun while they’re doing it. Of course, it’s no easy challenge. At the start of each competition, which takes place on an annual basis, participants are given a checklist of 50 tasks they must learn. They fall into categories of leadership skills, business management, campaign development, data reporting, networking, and marketing and public relations. "The winner of the contest not only gets the $1000 bonus towards tuition but they have the opportunity to make extra income for the summer, make new friends and develop new mentors." stated Launch Local’s Director of Operations Linda Barton. Last year’s winner Nik Horniacek, a senior public relations major from Slippery Rock University, recalls the contest to be "the best learning experience" of his life. Nik completed the 6 week summer program and recently started full time with Launch Local in December 2014 once he completed school. He currently is the campaign manager for Launch Local's Client The Pittsburgh Pirates. The challenges the students are given allow them to gain new skills, network with area business owners and enhance and sharpen skills in a variety of areas. "Regardless of who wins the $1000 BONUS, the Launch Local team believes all of the students gain a life changing experience, life skills, but most importantly it is a resume builder." noted Barton. Launch Local looks forward to see what new talents will arise on the student picks this year. End
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