What happens after the internship ends? Host Greg Weichman talks with three Yaskawa employees who started their careers as interns and went on to grow into leadership roles across the company. From technical support and engineering labs to product development and channel management, each guest shares how their internship experience helped shape their career path.

You’ll hear firsthand stories about meaningful projects, hands-on learning, mentorship, customer interaction, and the real-world challenges that accelerated their growth. Along the way, the conversation explores how internships build technical skills, professional confidence, and long-term relationships that can influence an entire career.

Whether you’re a student considering an internship, an engineer early in your career, or a company thinking about talent development, this episode offers practical advice and real examples of how internships can become something much bigger.

00:59 Josh From Intern to Channel Manager
09:09 Josh Advice for Applicants
10:21 Ty From Intern to Senior Manager
17:27 Ty Advice Why Internships Matter
18:34 Mark Co Op to Engineering Manager
23:08 Mentor Moment and CLAIR Advice

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