Business Student Interns with City of San Antonio:
Intergovernmental Relations Department
—Nov. 30, 2000
Manuel Maltos
graduated with a B.A. in Political Science in August of 2000, but
this native of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico was not yet ready
to leave UTSA or San Antonio. He is now working to finish a B.A.
in Economics along with fulfilling his education hours for teacher
certification.
Maltos has recently
been selected to intern in the San Antonio Office of Intergovernmental
Relations. As an intern, he will provide support to the staff by
reviewing legislation, preparing summaries, and compiling information
from city departments and/or outside agencies.
"As a student
of political science and economics this is a great opportunity to
apply my academic skills and enhance my knowledge of legislative
implications on city operations, "commented Maltos.
Albert Carrisalez,
Assistant to the President for External Affairs at UTSA and business
alumnus, (B.B.A. ยด92) knows the value of an intern experience. His
internship with the Greater Chamber of Commerce opened doors into
governmental affairs, which ultimately led to a permanent position
with the Chamber and established a professional foundation for his
current position at UTSA.
"I recently
learned about this City internship from my counterpart, Jim Campbell
(Director of Inter Governmental Relations at the City)," commented
Carrisalez. Because of UTSA's growing partnership with the City
of San Antonio, Carrisalez was determined to help the City find,
not just a student, but a UTSA student for this high profile internship.
He found and encouraged Maltos to pursue the internship.
Internships
are one of the best ways to help our students gain confidence in
the workplace before they graduate. It gives them an opportunity
to meet professionals who could influence their future careers.
Internships also confirm the real-world application of their chosen
fields of study. In this case a business alumnus served as a mentor
to a current business student and UTSA has again found an opportunity
to solidify their partnership with the San Antonio Community.
Wendy Frost—
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