On the second day, PRISM visited numerous powerhouse companies, first of which was Accenture! It was inspiring to see their company culture and how much emphasis they place on fostering collaboration, ensuring a strong sense of teamwork and mutual respect. PRISM also made some connections with new and familiar faces at Accenture: Maria Wallace, Senior Manager of Learning and Leadership Development; Ana Nosal, Strategy and Consulting Manager; Anna Sherrod, Strategy and Consulting Analyst; Caroline Keys, Strategy and Consulting Analyst and also got a special visit from Managing Director of Marketing & Communications, Pamela Merritt! Some of the key takeaways PRISM gained from the Accenture visit was to take the time to find a role that fits you best and to accept trial and error as part of the process. Lastly, PRISM learned that one does not need to know everything; that’s what makes the process so authentic and unique. To close out Accenture, here’s an inspiring quote from Senior Manager of Lead Onboarding, Integration & Learning, Maria Wallace - “PRISM gave me real world experience working on a cross disciplinary team to deliver value to clients. The opportunities being part of the organization provided enabled me to not just get a job after graduating, but begin a purpose-focused career that aligns to my values. I gained an understanding of myself through the mentors and mentees that I met through PRISM- relationships that will span my career. I gained confidence, awareness, and technical skills that I still use today.”
That same day, PRISM also visited powerhouse company Capital One. The vision of Capital One is "We dare to dream, deliver, and disrupt a better way." This was very evident in their company culture as employees are encouraged to explore and try out different roles within the organization, promoting professional development and allowing them to find their ideal career path. PRISM was so excited to see former PRISMites and alumni, Marketing Manager, Laura Raives, and Business Analyst, Claudine Luo! During the visit with Capital One, PRISMites witnessed an exciting Walmart Case Study that taught them how to adapt to losses and turn them into opportunities. Overall, a fantastic time was had and PRISM is so grateful to the Capital One alumni for hosting PRISM!
Continuing into the eventful second day, PRISM also had the exciting opportunity to visit Amazon Web Services, hosted by incredible PRAAC member and Associate Account Executive, Savannah Meredith! Members toured around the beautiful office space and the Amazon team treated them to swag bags with AWS-branded merchandise. An intriguing lesson PRISM learned is that Amazon is an in-person work environment, with collaboration being at the heart of the company’s core. Employees work closely together on a daily basis to challenge themselves and achieve shared goals in a modern and creative style. A key takeaway from visiting Amazon is that there is always room to grow upward in a community, so never shy away from opportunities!
