SPOTLIGHT: Riley Grice, Detroiter, Cass Tech Student
Seventeen-year-old Riley Grice has always known she wanted to pursue a career in a creative field.
“I want to be a graphic designer or illustrator,” said Grice, a high school intern at Olympia Entertainment.
Grice is one of 24 Cass Technical High School students who completed 9-week internships at several Ilitch Holdings, Inc. companies, including the Detroit Tigers, Little Caesars and Olympia Development of Michigan. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the 9-week program gives students professional experience even before they enter college.
Coming into her summer-long internship working in Guest Experience, Grice said she wanted to gain corporate-level design experience in a new environment.
“I feel like I’m part of the team,” Grice said.
In the span of just a few weeks, she has designed products, employee certificates and documented positive guest feedback through surveys and writing.
A rising senior, Grice wants to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts after graduating high school. She believes her internship has prepared her for working in real-world work environment.
“Now I know what I am working toward,” Grice said.
This story was written by Cass Tech student and Olympia Development of Michigan intern Jaleah Green.
About The District Detroit
The District Detroit is a dynamic urban destination in the heart of Detroit. One that includes something for everyone—a dense neighborhood experience with a variety of developments alongside Detroit’s premier sports and entertainment venues. Connecting downtown Detroit to growing nearby neighborhoods such as Midtown, Corktown and Brush Park, The District Detroit is having a dramatic economic impact on Detroit and is a driving catalyst of the city’s remarkable resurgence. The District Detroit will deliver $1.4 billion in new investment to Detroit including the new Little Caesars Arena, Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion. Additionally, new office, residential and retail spaces will continue to add momentum to Detroit’s amazing comeback for years to come.