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New Poconos Bike Rental Business Inspires Outdoor Recreation Internship Program
Unique Career Opportunity and Personal Experience for local College Students
Pocono Bike Rental, White Haven, PA, Thursday June 4, 2015 – For some people, bike riding is a passion while for others, biking is just a hobby. For 5 students in White Haven, Pennsylvania it is becoming a learning experience and internship program like no other. Tom Williams, owner of Pocono Bike Rental, brought five interns together from all different schools to provide a hands on experience of the real world. Having an internship program is something Tom is extremely passionate about and proud of as he explains; “I’ve always learned that having an internship program gives both the company and the student an opportunity to learn and grow in an economical and efficient way, and this way is also really fun!”
Andre Thomas, Nick J. Toro, and Leah Majdic of East Stroudsburg University and Asma Bin laden of Wilkes University and another student from Kings College, have been hired at Pocono Bike Rental for an internship program which will teach them the inner workings of a starting a small business that incorporates physical fitness, fun and experiential family learning into a business model. Showing how being fit can be beneficial in all aspects of life and a low cost method is using the great outdoors. The students will learn a good foundation for life and present a fresh look to the Pocono Bike Rental business.
PoconoBikeRental.com incorporates affordable family friendly fun and getting outside in the area with the lowest bike rental prices in the Poconos. White Haven Pennsylvania is a perfect location for this business and others, as Tom says, “It’s great to be here in the piece of American history in a friendly, quaint town at the heart of the Poconos. Locating my bike shop at the beginning of the world famous Lehigh Gorge was an easy decision. As its meticulous maintained rail system, and it 36 miles of fun makes it the best place to bike in the Northeastern United States.”
PoconoBikeRental.com prides itself on being the lowest prices in the area, making it an affordable and fun way to get out and explore the Poconos. With trails reaching Glen Summit, Rockport, and Jim Thorpe, with VIP shuttle service in between, it is easy to see a large part of the majestic and historical Lehigh Gorge. With a range of options in bikes, gear, and refreshments, this is your one stop for a fun filled day with some added physical activity.
Nick Toro of Long Pond, PA showed his enthusiasm during the internship program’s orientation by saying, “Good thing I’ll be out biking all summer, I’ll be in such great shape!” Some interns took the position to understand a small business, such as Andre Thomas of Philadelphia who was quoted saying, “I took the internship to see how a small business in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area works,” while others did it to see learn more about the physical activities in the area, such as Leah Majdic of Mountain Top who was quoted saying, “I’ve lived around here my whole life, and I never knew about all of the different things to do in the Poconos!”.
Whatever the reason is the interns decided to work at Pocono Bike Rental, the internship program will include group bike rides, learning the history of the Lehigh Gorge, and a case study of the health benefits in the area. Different interns will work on different aspect of the business, helping the budding industry of biking in White Haven grow to its fullest potential. Nick, will be helping the business with their video marketing while Leah will work on the rest of the communications for the growing business and Asma Bin laden will create a new logo and branding using her graphic design skills to continue spreading the word out about the business and the area. While all of this is happening, Andre Thomas will be creating a case study of the health benefits in the Lehigh Gorge and beginning guided tours through the area. With projects ranging from Videography on the Lehigh Gorge to measuring the health benefits of exercising along the trails, this truly is an internship experience to remember!
PoconoBikeRental.com’s hours are: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and the interns will be spread out working different shifts throughout the week and weekends helping out in different areas of operations gaining valuable business experience.
Pocono Bike Rental is located at 322 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661. They rent mountain bikes of all ages and sizes for daily or weekly use in the famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail and Park System. More information about the internship program, bike rentals and local trails can be found on their website at: http://www.poconobikerental.com/.
Leah Majdic, Public Relations Intern, Pocono Bike Rental.
Tom Williams, Media Contact, Pocono Bike Rental.
570-899-5025 – [email protected]
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New Poconos Bike Rental Business Inspires Outdoor Recreation Internship Program
