"When it came time to start searching for summer internships early last winter, I stumbled across the Bluegreen Vacation LEAD Internship. It was a company I never heard of, so I decided to read further about what it was. “Through hands-on training and mentorship with resort staff, interns will participate in comprehensive rotations focusing on operational procedures, advanced systems, and customer service across a range of disciplines including guest services, food & beverage, resort maintenance, housekeep, resort activities, and more. So basically I had the opportunity to spend the summer trying out anything and everything involved in making the resort run, in order to find what I really enjoyed the most. It was the perfect program for me to finally have an answer to the question of what I wanted to do at resorts.” #BluegreenLEAD"

Lena Daniels

Student at Rosen School of Hospitality at University of Central Florida

"This summer I had the opportunity to intern at a Bluegreen Vacations resort called Shenandoah Crossing in Gordonsville, VA. I knew I had managed to land a decent gig going in but I had no idea the impact it would have on my life and future. I spent 11 weeks working with incredibly knowledgeable managers, attending professional development classes and learning about each department from Guest Services to Equestrian to Housekeeping from the ground up.Not only did I grow professionally but I grew a lot personally which helped me to refine my personal philosophy. In my exposure to the different facets resort operations one discipline called to me above all others. Engineering/Maintenance. I was offered the opportunity to return to Shenandoah Crossing in June 2020 to complete the second summer of the internship and hopefully become an Engineering Supervisor upon graduation of the LEAD program.

Now going into my Senior year of college I begin to once again feel that bittersweet sting of impending graduation. While the path out of college seems secure and certain, a fog still lingers up ahead. I do not know where Bluegreen might take me, however I can smell adventure in the air.#BluegreenLEAD"

Benjamin Gerlach

Student at Missouri State University

"My LEAD experience with Bluegreen was more then I could have imagined. Two years ago when Dale Dobis spoke in one of my classes about the LEAD program I immediately went to him and asked how to apply for the position. Once I started the program I had in my mind that I would rotate from each department and learn the responsibilities of being an associate, but the first week at Harbour Lights in Myrtle Beach I knew that this internship was different then any other. Everyone at the resort was extremely nice and welcomed me in with warm hearts, even the resort manager was checking in on me at the end of every day. Also, the front desk manager took me in and showed me everything about the front desk system. It made me feel really happy to know that Bluegreen was spending their time to work with me and make sure I was getting all the information I needed to do a great job with any task I was given and all during the busiest time of the year. My first summer was an amazing experience that I don't feel I could have received in any other company. My second summer, I choose to concentrate in housekeeping and I was in charge of ordering, inventory, scheduling and handing out room assignments. Bluegreen took a chance on me and the outcome is amazing. #BluegreenLEAD"

Courtney Scott

Student at Coastal Carolina University

"My first summer as a #BluegreenLEAD Intern has come to a close. I traveled to the Ozarks and joined the staff at The Falls Village Resort in Branson, MO. Over a 3 month span I gained first-hand experience in resort operations while rotating through 6 different departments including Guest Services, Activities, and Housekeeping. In addition, I received exposure to valuable financial skills such as forecasting and budget creation/management. Not only did I work alongside amazing managers and supervisors, but I had the great opportunity to talk and network with senior and executive leadership at Bluegreen Vacations through weekly learning sessions.

Thank you Scotty C.,Hilary C.,Brandi G.,Randy B.,Angela B.,Stephanie J.,Yogi M. for providing me with guidance and a memorable summer internship. Thank you Escarle T. for being an awesome co-intern, I am so happy to have met you!

Now back to Virginia Tech to close out my senior year with a BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a minor in Spanish."

Grayson Redmond

Student at Virginia Tech