The convention will attract approximately 15,000 members of the media and offer the Philadelphia region an unprecedented opportunity to shine as a tourism and business destination. Kaufman, interning in the convention's public affairs division, is working with Convention Manager Chip DiPaula to assist party leaders and elected officials coming to Philadelphia this spring to plan their activities for the convention, which runs July 31 to August 3. Kaufman is assembling marketing packets and scheduling tours for visitors to see the many historic and unique venues that will be utilized for the 1,000 meetings and special events across the region in conjunction with the convention sessions at Comcast-Spectacor's First Union Center. STHM prepared me for this internship in many ways, but mostly by stressing the importance of professionalism in the hospitality industry. I know I can go back to my professors and instructors anytime and use them as a resource.
Internships often turn into careers.
I talked to faculty and friends, and clarified my direction. I knew I wanted to be involved in marketing Philadelphia as a tourist destination. It's a great city and I want to stay here. For his group project in his Facility Management course, recent Temple graduate and Comcast-Spectacor's building systems manager Arthur P.J. Chew had to report on the First Union Center, then make a presentation to the building's operations department. I made solid alliances with industry leaders, and those connections led to my employment.