Location: Minneapolis
Employees: 18
Number of interns: 3 to 4
Length of internship: 6 months
Internship program created: 1984
What it does: Creates packaging, signage, and branding campaigns -- "all based on a foundation of Midwestern values and work ethic" -- for major corporations like Sony, McDonald's, and BMW.
Description of internship: Business interns are exposed to account management, account planning, project management, and administrative duties. On the creative side, interns participate in design, studio, and production activities.(stipend)
Notable perks:: Interns are sent on paid business trips, receive an invitation to the company retreat, and have access to a treasure trove of swag from clients, including Coca-Cola, Aveda, and Starbucks.
Why interns? In a creative field, mixing optimistic, wide-eyed college students with the firm's seasoned workforce results in chemistry that benefits both Duffy & Partners and the interns, according to managing partner Tricia Davidson.
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