Three high school students gained rare insight into the inner workings of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce during an internship this summer.

Tyree Fox from The Berkeley Institute, Sherne McQueen from CedarBridge Academy and Tori Richardson Jr of Warwick Academy gained hands-on experience across core areas of the chamber’s work – ranging from business development to entrepreneurship and innovation.

At the centre of their placement was a collaborative project to help redevelop and enhance the chamber’s visitor-facing tourism app, Explore Bermuda, ensuring it is more dynamic and user-friendly.

Additionally, the interns received a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and logistics that go into Harbour Nights – learning first-hand how major community experiences are brought to life.

“We’re so pleased to have had these students with us this summer,” said chamber CEO Jennifer Woods.

“They bring fresh energy and curiosity, and we’ve built this internship to give them meaningful exposure to the kind of work we do at the chamber.

“They were given a real-world project – helping us update and modernise a tourism app that enhances the visitor experience and supports local businesses by stimulating economic activity for small businesses. It was a valuable opportunity to apply their skills while contributing to something tangible.”

Beyond that, the chamber designed a well-rounded internship that reflected their individual interests and introduced them to key aspects of business, entrepreneurship and communications.

“This wasn’t just work experience – it’s a stepping stone, and one we hope will open doors to future opportunities” Ms Woods added.

The programme also focused on building essential workplace soft skills, offering support in areas like resume writing, interview preparation, and LinkedIn profile development to help them navigate their next steps with confidence.