CONTACT: Tiffany Lopez, 1.608.826.4664
(Madison, WI) maurices, a nationwide young women’s clothing store known for trendy fashions that don’t break the bank, is proud to offer a Store Management Internship Program for the seventh consecutive year. This 10-week paid internship opportunity, which focuses on “real world” in-store experience, is available to 60 students nationwide. The maurices store at West Towne Mall is one of the internship locations.
“This structured training program allows students to take what they have learned in the classroom and put it to use in a practical environment,” said maurices Sr. Vice President of Stores Mark Sutton. Interns participate in store leadership, team coaching, sales generation and motivation, and have an opportunity to interact with maurices home office management.
Rebekah Gibson, maurices First Assistant Manager for the Lakewood, Colorado, store, is proof that the program works. “The maurices internship program was a great experience for me! It prepared me by giving me the knowledge and confidence needed to take on the First Assistant position and allowed me to apply what I learned throughout college. The internship provides a full management experience by giving you the opportunity to do a little bit of everything and not just behind the scenes. It’s not your average internship. If you are looking for an internship to have fun at, gain valuable experiences, and to truly be part of a team, this is the one for you!”
Over 70 percent of the students who participated in the internship program in 2011 are now working with maurices, with the goal of earning positions as store managers. “These students have invaluable experiences by getting out of the classroom, and maurices benefits from their ideas, youthfulness and enthusiasm. It truly is a win-win program,” said Sutton.
Internships are paid and typically credit based. In addition, each student receives $500 in tuition reimbursement from maurices, a 40 percent discount on clothing, and two of the interns will receive $1,000 scholarships.
Students interested in an internship can inquire in person with Tiffany Lopez, Store Manager at maurices, 75 West Towne Mall, Madison, WI.
About maurices
maurices, a brand of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – ASNA), is the leading hometown specialty store and authority for the savvy, fashion-conscious girl with a twenty-something attitude. Today, maurices operates over 800 stores in 44 states. maurices stands for fashion, quality, value and customer service. Offering sizes 1-26, our styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size. For store information and to shop online, visit maurices.com .
