The Burlington-based company is a financial supporter of the Elon Academy. Its administrators designed the paid internship program after similar efforts by a bank in New York. As a pioneer in genomic testing and the commercialization of new diagnostic technologies, LabCorp is one of the world’s largest clinical laboratories.
The sixteen students were placed in various LabCorp departments, including legal, public affairs, human resources, billing and information technology. By taking part in the internship program, corporate and campus leaders hope the students learned social and professional skills that will assist them in pursuing their career goals.
LabCorp president and CEO David King, Elon University president Leo M. Lambert, and other top leaders from both the school and the laboratory testing company joined the students and their site supervisors at the Aug. 20 reception at LabCorp.
David King remarked about the success of the internship program and his hopes for the program to continue for years to come. The students will have an opportunity to continue their internships with LabCorp during the academic year.
The Elon Academy is a three-year college access program for academically talented Alamance County students who would be the first in their families to attend college or who show a financial need. The students are selected for the academy during their freshman year in high school and spend part of the next three summers engaging in academic and enrichment activities on campus.
Natalie Pierce, associate vice president of LabCorp, and Darris Means, assistant director of student life and leadership development for the Academy, coordinated the internship program.
– Article submitted by Darris Means, assistant director of student life and leadership development for the Elon Academy