The Experience

Real stories from real students and businesses. Discover what makes LaunchGVL more than just an internship program.

250+

Students Placed

and growing every year

60+

Business Partners

across Greenville

95%

Student Satisfaction

would recommend to peers

80%

Return Partners

come back year after year

Student Stories

Hear from students whose careers got a head start through LaunchGVL.

“LaunchGVL gave me hands-on experience in healthcare that no classroom could. I walked into college with real confidence and a clear direction.”

Yashu Ranganathan

Former LaunchGVL Student

Greenville County Schools

Healthcare Intern → Pre-Med College Student

“I never thought I'd be working in an office at 16, but my internship at a marketing firm showed me that I'm capable of way more than I realized. The team treated me like a real employee.”

Maya

LaunchGVL Student

Greenville County Schools

Marketing Intern

“Before LaunchGVL, I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school. My internship in IT support helped me discover a passion for technology. Now I'm pursuing computer science.”

Jaylen

Former LaunchGVL Student

Greenville County Schools

IT Intern → CS Major

What Businesses Say

Local employers share why they keep coming back to LaunchGVL.

“We've hired three students through LaunchGVL over the years. The program sends us motivated, professional young people who are genuinely excited to learn.”

Shan

Business Partner

Good Sense Automation

3 Interns Hired

“Our intern brought fresh ideas to our social media strategy that we never would have thought of. It's a win-win: they learn real skills and we get a new perspective.”

Danielle

Marketing Director

Greenville Small Business

Social Media Growth

“The structure of the program makes it easy to participate. Interview Day is well-organized, and the Chamber Foundation team is always available if we need anything.”

Marcus

HR Manager

Manufacturing Company

Returning Partner