2026 ECSSEN Summer Job Program Midpoint Check-ins

在为期四天的时间里，爱心学校职业发展部对参与暑期实习项目的学生进行了中期跟进。通过线上线下相结合的方式，我们有机会与每位学生交流，深入了解他们的日常工作职责，并聆听他们分享工作经验和心得体会。

Over the course of four days, the ECSSEN Career School Career Development Department conducted midpoint check-ins with students participating in the Summer Job Program. Through both in-person and virtual workplace visits, we had the opportunity to connect with each student, gain insight into their day-to-day responsibilities, and hear firsthand about their experiences and reflections on their roles.

来自六个不同部门的14名暑期实习生在各种项目中都做出了卓有成效的贡献。一些学生展示了切实可见的成果，例如开发能够识别损坏物品的无人机，或创建他们所在建筑工地的3D模型。另一些学生则展示了数字项目，包括设计电子游戏、开发网站和编写培训文档。同时，还有一些学生通过管理发票、与捐赠者沟通或回复热线咨询等方式，为日常运营提供支持。尽管每个岗位都各具特色，但自项目开始以来，每位学生都全身心投入到工作中，并积极承担起各自的职责

Across six different departments, our 14 summer students have been making meaningful contributions to a wide variety of projects. Some showcased tangible accomplishments, such as developing a drone capable of identifying damaged items or creating a 3D model of a construction site they are working at. Others demonstrated digital projects, including designing a video game, developing a website, and preparing training documentation. Meanwhile, several students have been supporting essential day-to-day operations by managing invoices, communicating with donors, or responding to hotline inquiries. Although each role is unique, every student has become deeply engaged in their work and has embraced the responsibilities of their position since the start of the program.

在回顾所获得的技能时，学生们分享了各种各样的经历。许多学生强调了各自行业特有的技术技能，而另一些学生则侧重于更广泛的职业发展，例如适应全职工作和在办公室环境中工作。除了所掌握的技术知识外，学生们一致认为培养可迁移的软技能至关重要。与主管和同事沟通、时间管理、组织能力、协作能力和问题解决能力被反复提及，认为这些技能对于在各自岗位上取得成功至关重要，并且将使他们在整个职业生涯中受益匪浅。

When reflecting on the skills they have gained, students shared a diverse range of experiences. Many highlighted technical skills specific to their industries, while others emphasized broader professional development, such as adapting to full-time employment and working in an office environment. Beyond the technical knowledge they acquired, students consistently recognized the value of developing transferable soft skills. Communication with supervisors and colleagues, time management, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving were repeatedly identified as essential to succeeding in their roles and skills that will continue to benefit them throughout their careers.

如同任何新的职业经历一样，每个岗位都带来了各自的挑战。从在建筑工地长时间工作、学习全新的编程语言，到在大公司中找到自己的定位，每位学生都遇到了各自岗位特有的障碍。许多学生描述了如何适应陌生的工作环境、承担新的责任以及首次体验更大的独立性。学生们并没有将这些挑战视为挫折，而是将其视为宝贵的学习机会，这些机会增强了他们的技术能力和职业自信。

Like any new professional experience, each role has presented its own challenges. From spending long days at construction sites and learning entirely new programming languages to finding structure within larger organizations, every student has encountered obstacles unique to their position. Many described adjusting to unfamiliar workplace environments, taking on new responsibilities, and navigating greater independence for the first time. Rather than viewing these challenges as setbacks, students recognized them as valuable learning opportunities that strengthened both their technical abilities and professional confidence.

学生们还被问及是否希望与部门内以及整个暑期实习项目中的同伴进行更深入的合作。大多数学生表示希望有更多机会彼此交流。他们的反馈强调了在职业生涯早期建立专业人脉的重要性。随着各行各业的不断发展和职业道路日趋多元化，建立有意义的人脉关系可以为未来在意想不到的领域开启机遇之门。

Students were also asked whether they would appreciate greater collaboration with peers within their departments and across the Summer Job Program as a whole. The majority expressed interest in having more opportunities to connect with one another. Their responses reinforce the importance of building professional networks early in one’s career. As industries continue to evolve and career paths become increasingly dynamic, forming meaningful connections can open doors to future opportunities in unexpected fields.

当被问及是否认为暑期实习会对未来的成功有所助益时，所有学生都给出了肯定的回答。他们不仅认为这段经历对未来的职业发展有益，许多人还表示，如果有机会，他们愿意重返目前的岗位。一些学生指出，即使他们的职位与长期的职业目标并非完全契合，他们仍然获得了宝贵的技能、行业经验和工作实践。他们也很感激那些支持他们的主管，这些主管鼓励他们提问、提供指导，并给予他们探索职责范围之外领域的机会。

When asked whether they believed their summer position would contribute to their future success, every student responded positively. Not only did they feel the experience would benefit their future careers, but many also expressed interest in returning to their current role if given the opportunity. Several students noted that even if their position was not directly aligned with their long-term career aspirations, they had still gained valuable skills, industry exposure, and workplace experience. They also appreciated having supportive supervisors who encouraged questions, mentorship, and opportunities to explore areas beyond their assigned responsibilities.

学生们想与未来的参与者分享的最重要信息很简单：要适应环境、保持开放的心态、灵活变通。每个工作场所、每个职位、每个部门都会提供不同的体验，而且职责也会随着时间的推移而不断变化。虽然工作中的方方面面都无法完全掌控，但学生们强调，积极主动、勤奋努力、保持学习热情，才是最终获得成功和充实体验的关键。

The overarching message our students would like to share with future participants is simple: be adaptable, be open-minded, and be flexible. Every workplace, role, and department offers a different experience, and responsibilities often evolve over time. While not every aspect of a job can be controlled, students emphasized that applying yourself, taking initiative, and remaining willing to learn are the qualities that ultimately lead to a successful and rewarding experience.

我们为暑期学员们以及他们在整个项目中取得的成就感到无比自豪。在实地考察中，我们清楚地看到每位学员都兢兢业业，他们的指导老师也对此深表赞同。衷心感谢爱心学校职业发展部、爱心学校食品分发项目、爱心学校华人情感支持热线、Second Fiddle Studios、AdvancedUAV和Arveco迄今为止对我们学员的支持。随着项目进入最后几周，学员们渴望完美收官，我们期待在8月7日的结业典礼上共同庆祝他们的成就！

We are incredibly proud of our summer students and all they have accomplished throughout the program. During our site visits, it was evident that each student has been working diligently, a sentiment echoed by their supervisors. We extend our sincere appreciation to ECSSEN Career School Career Development Department, ECSSEN Food Rescuer, ECSSEN Chinese Emotional Support Hotline, Second Fiddle Studios, AdvancedUAV, and Arveco for supporting our students thus far. As they enter the final weeks of the program, they are eager to finish strong, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements during the closing ceremonies on August 7!

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