Sabrina here again. It's been a while since I talked about my search for my internship, but I've been swamped doing everything that needs to be done to prep for an internships in addition to actually making sure that I can pursue my internship (meaning, making sure I get work authorization to stay in the US for the internship).
In case you were waiting in anticipation, I got my dream job for the summer. Although I was somewhat industry agnostic, I wasn't role agnostic. I wanted a strategy role with a sustainability focus, and I got it. I'll be a Sustainability Intern at Ford, specifically focused on social sustainability. I know that doesn't give you many clues to what my role will actually entail, but picture, working on scorecards for how everything plant and facility will measure itself against water sustainability and human rights objectives, working on a special pilot with the US State Department in Chennai India, and looking at Urban Mobility Futures to help define what potential strategic futures Ford must anticipate and shape their strategy around.
Not only is my opportunity exciting, but I get some incredible exposure to Senior Executives. Not only do I work for the head of Social Sustainability at Ford (who he, himself, was hand selected by Bill Ford for the role), but his boss, the Research and Development function and Ford of India. The projects I am working on are high-profile and game changers for both Ford, the industry and business in general. I'm excited to find my way into Bill Ford's office one day over the summer to share some of my ideas - and this is not even a lofty goal, it is something that seems to be quite realistic.
Lastly, my internship truly represents what I believe work-life balance is. My boss knows the benefits of flexible work arrangements. Even though I am sure that I'll be working lots, mostly on my own accord from my passion for this role, I get the opportunity to work from Ann Arbor two days a week when I don't have meetings at Ford World Headquarters. This way, I get the opportunity to cut down on my carbon footprint and having some time to sit, read, think and ponder some great ideas and solutions to the challenges Ford has put in front of my for the summer.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for me - one that I wouldn't have had available if I hadn't come down to the U of M and pursued my dual degree through the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise.
May 14th can't come soon enough!!
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