"As we learned the last couple of years, it is amazing to see how easily technology solutions are adapted and deployed by college students who have grown up with computers as a way of life.  Having those skills greatly reduces the training time required to get an employee – especially a short-term one – able to fully contribute.
On a personal level, I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to mentor college students who are on the
verge of stepping out into their own career paths."

Mari-Jo Hill
SAS Institute
2008 and 2009 Spencer Internship Program Employer

"These internships make "believers" out of students who otherwise wouldn't be exposed to the risk management breadth of scope and discipline.  Doug (intern) will now be able to participate in his master's level work with greater working knowledge of the practical implications that risk management brings (beyond the "check the box" compliance approach so often espoused by some of the accounting firms)."

Carol Fox
Convergys Corp
2008 Spencer Internship Program Employer

The Foundation awarded grants of up to $3,000 in 2009 to:

1. Archon Group

2. AT&T Risk Management

3. Brigham Young University Risk Mgmt

4. Columbia University Risk Management

5/6. Delaware Valley Chapter (RIMS) 2 AWARDS

7. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

8. Education Management Corporation

9. Expeditors International of WA

10. NuStar Energy

11. Orbital Sciences Corp

12. Parsons

13. SAS Institute, Inc.

14. YMCA of Greater Seattle

Total Grants Awarded: $40,000