60 Self-Care Kits Donated to Salt Lake City Fire Stations
Bank of Utah's Summer Internship Program is designed to give college students meaningful, hands-on experience while introducing them to careers in community banking. Through mentorship, professional development, collaborative projects and community involvement, interns gain practical skills while learning what it means to serve customers and strengthen the communities where they live and work.
This summer, students from Utah State University, Weber State University, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah are supporting teams across multiple departments and branches along the Wasatch Front, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to meaningful projects throughout the organization.
This year's internship class includes Adam Bendall, Ethan Evans, Ben Lamoreaux, Hope Mickey, Coleman Vickers, Amelia Santelli and Ashton Harrow.
One opportunity for the group to make an impact came through a community service project supporting local first responders. The interns assembled and delivered 60 self-care kits to firefighters at six Salt Lake City fire stations. Each kit included everyday essentials, snacks and handwritten thank-you notes as a small gesture of appreciation for the firefighters' dedication and service.
The visit carried special meaning, as many of the firefighters had responded to the recent Bonneville Fire and shared first-hand accounts of their experiences. In addition to receiving the care packages, firefighters welcomed the interns into their stations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the fire service and the teamwork, preparation and commitment required to protect the community.
The service project reflects Bank of Utah's commitment to developing future leaders while creating opportunities to give back. Experiences like these allow interns to build professional skills, connect with team members and see firsthand how community involvement is an important part of the Bank's culture.
"Our internship program is about more than gaining professional experience," said Nathaly Pimienta, the Talent Acquisition Manager at the Bank of Utah. "We want our interns to leave with a strong understanding of community banking and the importance of serving others. Projects like this help them build relationships, develop leadership skills and experience firsthand the impact they can have both inside and outside the workplace."
Throughout the summer, interns will continue to work alongside experienced team members, participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to projects that support Bank of Utah's mission of serving customers and communities across the state.
Bank of Utah thanks this year's interns, along with Nathaly, for helping make this community service project a success and looks forward to seeing all they accomplish throughout the summer.
