The EXL Center for Community Engaged Learning

Finally, during our EX[L] Awards we celebrated the work that our UA students did through their Akron Community Internships with several community partners. We have such great partners and we love working with them each year. Thank you for making the ACIP program amazing!

Friends In Tents Director Christina and staff Kelsey with intern Riley
LINKS Community and Family Services Pastors Sheila and Chuck with Intern Aiasha
Grace House and Akron Children's Hospital Intern Olivia
Trust Drum Circles Director Maseh
Downtown Akron Partnership Director Kimberly and staff Dominic
Black Culture Candles Founder Lori

During our EX[L] Awards in May, we wanted to thank our Akron Community Internship Program (ACIP) partners and their student interns. It was the end of finals week, the same day as Spring Fest, and a busy day for everyone. While we weren't able to see all of our partners, and some of their students had graduated already, here are a few that we were able to recognize.

Metro RTA PR Department - Molly, Kyle, Grace with their interns Sage and Kadin
Sip Savor Soul Chef Dani
South Street Ministries Executive Director Joe
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Director Jane and one intern John
Embracing Futures, Inc. Director Amber and intern Odeliz
Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County Directors Robert and Misty with interns Adrianna and Lana

More to come!

Anaya is interning with ART x LOVE this summer through our Akron Community Internship Program! We'll post more about her a little later!

We heard someone was looking for a new gig.... 😉