Shepherd Advisors
Laura researched the current status of utility-scale solar market and developed resources that will be used to market knowledge of this industry to manufacturing firms. She also performed defense market and supply chain research to aid client in identifying new manufacturing sales opportunities as part of strategy to rapidly expand business. A third project involved conducting interviews with municipal managers on success factors and common hurdles of Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant funded projects and reported findings to municipalities across Michigan. Laura identified opportunities for Shepherd Advisors to market consulting services to municipalities.
Internship Details
| Organization | Shepherd Advisors - Ann Arbor, MI |
| Employment Sector |
Private |
| Student's Field of Study |
Environmental Policy and Planning |
| Dual Degree Student? | Business |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Clean Tech |
| Duration & Dates | 12 weeks, starting 5/17/2010 |
| Skills Gained |
Advanced Writing Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Client Education |
| Duties Performed |
Analyze Industry Trends, Conduct Studies/Research, Create Reports |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Erb Institute Contact |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid |