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Get to Know The Auto Club Group’s Internship Program

Hear from the Interns:

  1. What did you enjoy most about AAA – The Auto Club Group’s internship?

Nathanial: The thing I enjoyed most about this program is the structure of my day to day schedule. I was able to travel this summer and complete many projects for school and other organizations that I’m a part of that I had been putting off during the school year. This has been one of my most productive summers!

This internship is right for you if your summer availability looks like a Swiss cheese and you want to stay involved in other activities you had planned while also gaining skills that are hard to come by anywhere else going into future jobs.

Adrianna: I really loved my internship with the Auto Club group. I’d say my favorite part of the internship are the idea jams. I really love being able to get creative and share ideas that come to mind and collaborate with the rest of the team to come up with some different solutions for our sprints. It was also a great way to grow my technical skills in programming through the projects that we were assigned.

I also really enjoy the team that I get to work with. I think that there are great people and great connections being made and this whole experience is really helping me reach my future career goals.

Courtney: This internship was a perfect opportunity to get my foot in the door and gain that experience before graduation. I was able to work both with general counsel and staff counsel, which really exposed me to such a wide variety of topics. I was able to work on so many different assignments and I feel like this really just gave me a good insight into the work that’s done in this area and how it’s done.

 

  1. What would you tell someone who is considering applying for an internship at AAA – The Auto Club Group?

Nathanial: I’d tell somebody applying for an internship at AAA that you are in for a load of fun and it’s going to be a unique semester. Your coworkers are relaxed, innovation driven, and great people to work with. I built one of a kind friendships with students in my field of study across the nation and it was able to be a part of the growth of a company that has a profound tradition in the United States history.

Elliott: Even though insurance gets a bad rap, there are great insurance companies that care about their customers, and AAA has taught me that level of service that’s required and necessary for having such a great company.

 

  1. What advice would you give someone starting an internship at AAA – The Auto Club Group?

Nathanial: My advice is to embrace AAA as your own. Don’t be afraid to express out of the box ways to increase our memberships and find new opportunities.

Elliott: I would give future interns the advice to ask questions! Ask as many questions as you have, not only about the company but about insurance in general. I’ve learned so much about [insurance] that I would have that I probably never would have known otherwise.

 

Hear from the Company:

  1. What is unique about your internship program?

Our internship program is unique because it provides students with the opportunity to work on inventive projects that tackle real and relevant issues within the industry. Students are encouraged to employ innovative techniques, work collaboratively, and think freely to discover creative solutions. AAA – The Auto Club Group’s internship program pairs each student with a mentor, ensuring that the student grows both in their skills and career readiness. Our program prepares and supports students while they navigate the beginning of their career in the industry.

  1. Tell us about some of the best opportunities/outcomes to come out of your program.

Many former interns have gone on to work for AAA – The Auto Club Group full-time, two of whom are now supervising new interns themselves. This is a testament to the supportive, exciting, and learning centered environment cultivated by our organization.

  1. What resources are available to interns after they complete the program?

Students may join the AAA – The Auto Club Group’s Intern Alumni network on LinkedIn.

  1. Why do/should interns or candidates for other positions choose your company?

To become a part of something bigger.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you will notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

  1. What have you done to promote diversity & inclusion at your organization?

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, as we realize our differences make us stronger. We are proud to have nine Employee Resource Groups where employees can gather around shared identities to support each other and educate others.

  1. Do you have a transition process for intern to full time employee?

Business lines participating in ACG’s Internship Program prepare for their transition depending on where the students are in their course of study. This may include an additional internship, a part-time role while they continue their studies, or full-time opportunities for employment.

 

 

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From an Intern’s Perspective

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By: Alatta Lawrence, Actuarial Science Major at Georgia State University

Q: What do you look for when choosing an internship program to apply for?

A: There are several factors that I consider when choosing an internship: the type of work the company does and whether there are areas of focus to launch my career, the corporate culture, the growth opportunities, and flexibility given to employees to discover their niches, and the overall values that the company deems essential to their existence (community involvement, employee programs, clientele centered, etc.).

Q: What is most important to you about a company when considering interning/employment?

A: A company’s willingness not just in word, but in action, to provide the best resources possible for me to succeed and in turn bring value back to the workplace.

Q: What things stand out to you about a company?

A: A company’s involvement in the community stands out to me. I am a firm believer in paying it forward, and companies that take time to step outside the corporate bubble to lend a hand and develop the surrounding communities gain true admiration and consideration as a potential place to start a career.

Q: When you start looking for your full-time job what factors will you take into consideration? (Location, benefits, time off, remote etc.)

A: Some of the factors that are considered are the benefits, time off, location, compensation, personal development training, mentorship, and the potential of working remote.

Q: What responsibilities do you want when interning?

A: The responsibilities that I prefer when interning are impactful/meaningful work and a workload comparable to what it would be working as a full-time employee. I desire to know that what I will be spending my time to learn and develop won’t be locked in the closest when my internship ends.

Q: What type of impact do you want to make in an intern program?

A: The type of impact that I want to make in an internship program is to absorb all that has been taught and turn it into value, so that I can be a part of the solutions to problems within my team that will be in use long after I have left.

Q: You have had a few intern experiences, what differed? 

A: I did one in person and the others virtually. During my internships, I was involved in meaningful work, however, completing an in-person internship gave a better feel for permanency. I was able to connect with more people at the company and get a primary feel for the culture. Additionally, nothing beats walking over to my manager’s desk and working out solutions together.

Q: You have experience in the military, how do you feel that contributed to your working experience as an intern?

A: Being in the military has contributed to how I see the world and interact with people. During my military tenure, I learned a lot about myself, how I learn and interpret information, how to effectively communicate with people of different backgrounds, making effective plans, prioritizing my schedule, and the list goes on. That experience was transferable to my role as an intern because they helped me discover how to handle certain situations and what worked and didn’t.

Q: Do you plan on doing another internship?

A: I don’t plan on doing another internship because I have already lined up my full-time employment upon graduation.

Q: How do you think a company could support interns?

A: The best way to support interns is to strategically place them in areas that they will be the most impactful and assigning projects that not only pulls on what they have learned in the classroom but throughout the duration of their internships. Additionally, giving them enough room to fail and learn from those mistakes.

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