Finding Her Path: How an Internship Sparked Confidence, Purpose + a Vision for the Future
September 8, 2025
When Lanie Arrowood first considered finding an internship the summer after graduating high school, she never imagined it would lead her to a life-changing opportunity with Spartanburg Academic Movement. Along with hundreds of high school juniors and seniors placed in paid internships across Spartanburg County in summer 2025, she was eager to find a space where should gain real-world experience while preparing for her future. The Spartanburg Talent and Retention (STAR) Fellowship internship program, which is facilitated by OneSpartanburg, Inc. and powered by Movement 2030, aligns Spartanburg County employers to offer internship opportunities for high school juniors and seniors like Lanie.
