Since 2016 over 26 LSBE students have been selected for the program, which provides immersive internships in sales, marketing, analytics, and other business training. When completed, students may be hired full-time with 3M.
“3M has continued to have a positive impact on student engagement and career preparation through their Frontline Program,” said Jessica Gardner, director of the professional sales program. “Our ongoing relationship with 3M is a substantial part of the success of our sales program.”
Alexandra Becker, Justin Clark, Matthew Hockers, Anna Schulte, Logan Stockinger, and Alexa Tessmann will first attend the virtual Frontline program conference in April. There, the LSBE students will meet and build relationships with other interns and numerous 3M employees, listen to keynote speakers, and learn about the Fortune 500 company. Afterward, the students begin their summer-long internships within the company’s 20+ divisions in the United States. (See more about each individual student below.)
LSBE is one of only 14 universities partnering with the Frontline program that provides students with high-caliber experiential learning in the sales and business industry. The school added a professional sales major in 2019, making UMD the only public university in Minnesota to offer one. It is also one of the fastest-growing majors at UMD. The program welcomed Director Jessica Gardner last summer, hosted its first Sales Summit, and is in process of establishing an integrated sales center that will provide students with more rigorous experiential opportunities for careers in sales.
Alexandra Becker is a marketing and graphic design major who will be graduating in spring 2022. She will be interning in marketing. “I am looking forward to growing through this experience by being challenged with the new things that I will learn. I am also excited to work with a wide group of people from mentors to other interns. I feel so lucky to have this opportunity, and I cannot wait to get started.”
Justin Clark is a marketing and professional sales double major who will be graduating in spring 2022. He will be interning in field sales. “I am very excited about my internship with 3M this summer. This company aligns with my core values, so I am very thrilled to be given this opportunity to further my development as a sales professional with such a great company. I’m really looking forward to it!”
Matthew Hockers is a marketing and consumer insights and analytics double major who will be graduating in fall 2022. He will be interning in business analytics. “I am extremely excited to intern with 3M this coming summer. UMD has provided me with strong educational skills that will undoubtedly aid me in my internship experience. I hope to take advantage of all the opportunities that 3M has to offer.”
Anna Schulte is a marketing and professional sales double major who will be graduating in spring 2022. She will be interning in field sales. “Through the 3M Frontline Internship experience, I am most excited to expand my network and gain professional real-life experience. Being surrounded by other driven students and experienced professionals excites me, and I can't wait to see what's to come.”
Logan Stockinger is a marketing and consumer insights and analytics double major who will be graduating in fall 2022. He will be interning in business analytics. “I am excited to apply my current knowledge of analytics into real-world scenarios. I also am looking forward to learning new material and meeting new people that will help me grow my career.”
Alexa Tessmann is a marketing major who will be graduating in fall 2022. She will be interning in marketing. “I am excited to contribute towards 3M's vision to use collaboration to improve our world. 3M has a plethora of information to teach me, and I hope to absorb every ounce of it.”