Do it Best awards intern with $1,000 scholarship

FORT WAYNE, Ind.— On Aug. 2, Do it Best wrapped their 2024 summer internship program with a $1,000 scholarship awarded to Ethan Schreck, a business analytics and applied computational mathematic and statistics student at the University of Notre Dame.

The internship program provides talented students with the resources they need to explore their career interests and learn in a team environment. Students are paired with a cross-divisional mentor along with a designated supervisor to collaborate on weekly projects, professional development activities, networking, and volunteer opportunities.

“For students, internships bridge the gap between what they learn in the classroom and real-life experience,” said Talent Acquisition Specialist Karissa Shepherd. “Our internship program provides students with the opportunities to kickstart their professional journey, discover their strengths, and gain hands-on experience.”

The internship program concludes with a capstone presentation and the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. The project is an outlet for the participants to showcase their personal growth since beginning the program. Students present to executive leadership, divisional directors, and other influential Do it Best team members. Presentations are evaluated based on organization, visual appeal, and delivery with an emphasis on the impact for members of the co-op, and the winner is awarded the scholarship. 

“This scholarship acknowledges Ethan’s dedication and hard work put in throughout the summer,” said VP of Human Resources and General Counsel Gary Furst. “I look forward to welcoming more students to the program next year and nurturing the talents of our future professionals.”

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About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, Do it Best serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 50 other countries. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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