At Ergon, we are dedicated to investing in future leaders. Through personal experiences and interactive, hands-on engagement, we aim to provide opportunities and insights that help students gain invaluable knowledge and develop expertise for their professional careers.
As part of National Intern Day, we want to spotlight some of the talented young men and women participating in Ergon’s Internship Program. This program allows interns across our business segments to engage with and contribute daily to projects at our facilities worldwide. Most importantly, we appreciate our interns’ commitment during the summer to learn about our operations across all sectors. During internships, participants are introduced to insightful career exploration, real-world experiences, skill development and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Intern Spotlights: Learning and Growth
Aidan Moore, an intern with Crafco in Arizona, shares his impactful experience of learning several aspects of the asphalt industry and completing his first Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which he considers a milestone in his internship. “I have learned a lot about the process and how it works while working with asphalt and different aggregates in the lab. Feeling the satisfaction of knowing that I was able to understand and execute these tasks was a big moment for me,” Moore reflects.
Moore is one of several interns in the 2025 class who are engaging with various companies within the Ergon family, from Accounting to Engineering and from Data Governance to Marketing & Communications. Each intern has a unique story that contributes to the fabric of Ergon.
Jake Hutton, an Accounting intern stationed at Ergon’s corporate headquarters in Mississippi, expresses gratitude for the support he received as a newcomer. “So many people went out of their way to help me. It can be overwhelming to start something new like this internship, but the sense of community fosters a positive work environment. Everyone around me was so kind, and they never made me feel like any question was too tumultuous.”
Collin Lee also completed her internship with one of Ergon’s corporate departments, taking the Information Technology route, which she says allowed her to explore many technological aspects. “I worked on many of the inner workings of software and computers. I appreciate the professionalism and kindness of everyone around me.”
Defining Future Paths
When asked about how their internship experiences influenced their career decisions, many interns noted that Ergon helped solidify their desired career fields.
Sophia Chung says her experience as a Data Governance intern inspired her to work more in-depth with learning machines. This decision came after she discovered our integration of innovative tools in data science, technology and AI. She shares, “I would love to be a part of a team that is continuously integrating those types of tools in ways that are beneficial to them. I would love to be a part of designing tools and integrating them into similar businesses.”
Our People-Focused Culture
Ergon’s commitment to our communities and people plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation. Interns describe our company culture as family-oriented, collaborative, welcoming and friendly. Several of our interns shared that their departments went on team-building activities like dinners and cookouts to create rapport and genuine connections.
Our people-focused mindset is vital to our identity as a company. Interns have shared valuable advice with future participants considering an internship at Ergon. They encourage them to apply and explore the various resources and opportunities available. This experience can lead to greater self-discovery and confidence in making career choices.
The cultivation of Ergon’s Internship Program is to learn and grow. We would like to thank all our past and current interns for their hard work, dedication and willingness to grow with our company.
