Springboard to success: KIPP Indy Legacy High School launches internship program

“You have to speak your mind,” Michael Scott said. Scott is a 2024 graduate of KIPP Indy Legacy High School and an intern through the school’s new L.E.A.D. Project, which stands for learn, expose, achieve and develop. “When I got used to (speaking up at work), it became fun,” Scott said. Left to right: KIPP intern Michael Scott, Associate Director of Career Integration and Readiness Richardo Wallace, and KIPP intern Timlony Keller. (Photo provided/KIPP Indy) The team at Brulin Holding Company, a chemical specialty manufacturer in Martindale Brightwood, helped Scott build the confidence to communicate in the workplace. During his internship at Brulin, Scott worked in regulatory, purchasing and human resources. Scott was eager to continue learning as he made the transition from high school. “I wanted to see how I would be in a true business space,” Scott said. “I wanted to see how well I communicated with people, and I just really wanted to improve on my skills before I was able to enter into the real workforce.” It was challenging at first, but he said the team helped him communicate better and made him feel comfortable asking questions. Liesl McWilliams, CEO of Brulin, said one of their...