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Student success stories

Every student’s path is unique, but all share the drive to make an impact. Meet the next generation of business leaders. Our graduates leave Golisano Institute prepared to create, innovate, and lead with confidence. Their journeys show what’s possible when ambition meets opportunity.

Giang

I came to Golisano Institute because the education felt disruptive. The intense focus on real experiences put me in the right rooms and conversations. New connections opened for me through the program and directly shaped my career path.

Giang Nguyen

Quarter 3

endeavor

Entrepreneur Experience Intern

Quarter 7

Core Connect

Incubation

Quarter 8

aireXpert

Partner Success Manager

At Graduation

aireXpert

Partner Success Manager

Jack

The real power of this program is who you meet and what becomes possible because of it. I came in with an idea of what I wanted to do, and left with the network, the experience, and the knowledge to accomplish it.

Jack Kearney

Quarter 3

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Intern

Quarter 7

Studied for the New York Life and Health Insurance Exam

Quarter 8

Herzfeld Advisors

Financial Analyst Internship

At Graduation

Herzfeld Advisors

Fund Operations Analyst

Charmaine

The internships opened my eyes to a future I hadn’t considered. While my heart was set on expanding my culinary passion, accounting emerged as the career where my skills and long-term goals fit best.

Charmaine

Quarter 3

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Dining-services intern

Quarter 7

Rochester Education and Development for Youth (READY) logo

Staff accountant intern

Quarter 8

The Bonadio Group logo

Intern

At Graduation

Golisano Institute logo

Financial services administrator

Sam

This program opens doors for you. If you put in the effort and you find the right fit, you’ll have every opportunity to build a relationship that will boost your career in unexpected ways.

Sam

Quarter 3

Paychex logo

Intern

Quarter 7

RDI Diamonds logo

Intern

Quarter 8

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Intern

At Graduation

RDI Diamonds logo

Sales associate

Marilyn

The most valuable part of my experience was learning that flexibility is a great strength, allowing me to adapt my problem-solving skills to fit both the small-business and corporate world.

Marilyn

Quarter 3

Paychex logo

Intern

Quarter 7

Craft Cannery logo

Operations intern

Quarter 8

Paychex logo

Risk management intern

At Graduation

Paychex logo

Risk management specialist

Ben

What that stood out for me was the breadth of experiences I had during my internships. I was able to explore different sectors while developing skills that ultimately led me to my current role.

Ben

Quarter 3

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Finance intern

Quarter 7

Empire Valuation Consultants logo

Research analyst intern

Quarter 8

GrowthX logo

Intern

At Graduation

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Program operations and growth associate

Emma

The on-the-job experiences I had let me ‘try out’ three very different industries until I found the one that really resonated with skills I now bring into every aspect of my approach to leadership.

Emma

Quarter 3

Paychex logo

Finance intern

Quarter 7

Wegmans logo

Research analyst intern

Quarter 8

United Group

Intern

At Graduation

United Group

Program operations and growth associate

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