Thirty-eight young men and women from all across the country kicked off their internship journey with US recently, meeting at our headquarters in Atlanta for a two-day orientation program, which included a tour of one of our Brand Vaughan facilities and participating in our new hire orientation program, Blueprint. We are so excited to have an amazing group of future leaders this summer, supporting divisions and shared services functions where they will dive into real work, participate in weekly learning labs, and complete a capstone project.
“Joining this internship program has been an incredible journey so far. From the warm welcome during orientation to the ongoing support from every corner of the company, I’ve felt like part of the family from day one. The genuine kindness and willingness to help from the HR team and colleagues have made this experience truly enriching. I’m excited to continue learning and growing within this exceptional community,” said Gloria Castillo, People & Culture Intern.
Commercial Excellence intern Rajeev Iyer also shared, “I’m excited to work on my project this summer and contribute to the company. My experience is going great so far as I am learning so many new skills and getting the opportunity to learn from many of the associates.”
Internships play a crucial role in shaping our future leaders by providing invaluable real-world experiences. Offering students an opportunity to apply knowledge in a practical setting not only allows interns to develop critical skills that are essential for the ever-changing workforce.
“Internships are important to the future of the workforce because they provide us with a way to bridge the gap between what we’ve learned in school, and what the workforce actually consists of,” said Natalie Vertin, Design Intern with ABC Panels in Minnesota. “It is a time for us to be able to make mistakes and learn from these mistakes as we are guided through real work scenarios and tasks. Without internships, it would be much more difficult to be set up for success by diving into the workforce straight after finishing our education.”
We are thrilled for the opportunity in front of these young men and women and look forward to the many meaningful ways they contribute to US LBM as well as the valuable learnings they come away with.
About US LBM
US LBM is the largest privately owned, full-line distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit uslbm.com or follow US LBM on LinkedIn.
