Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Charlie Stock; Class of 2026
Hometown: Woodbury, Connecticut
Major: Finance
Internship plans: Charlie interned as a Commercial Engines FP&A Intern at Pratt & Whitney this summer in East Hartford, Connecticut. As their Commercial Engines FP&A Intern, he supported key Commercial Engine inventory initiatives aimed at enhancing visibility, unlocking cash and realizing a 21% tax benefit. He developed an Accounts Receivable database that leverages Accounts Payable data to address overdue customer balances proactively. In addition, Charlie contributed to the forecasting of financial performance, both on a month-to-month basis and in long-range projections spanning 5+ years.
How HPU helped you get there: “The career center helped with the formatting of my resume and the Business Communication and Professional Development class helped with putting together a well-written cover letter. Along with that, the Accounting and Finance classes at HPU helped me with understanding how the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement all react to one another.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “Dr. Premalata Sundaram, Associate Professor of Accounting, is my most impactful mentor at HPU because she was the one who introduced me to Accounting and Finance my sophomore year.”
Most impactful moment at HPU: “My most impactful moment at HPU was switching to being a Finance major and having great support from the Finance and Accounting department staff.”
What has your internship experience been like and how is it preparing you for your future? “My internship experience was nothing short of amazing. I was able to sit in on meetings with executives my first week and develop relationships with other interns, managers and executives. Because of this, I was able to extend my internship throughout the school year, working remotely from school.”
How has HPU’s inspiring environment contributed to your success? “When you’re in an inspiring environment, it makes you more inspired to learn and grow as a student and a person. Because of this, we as students can take that inspiration to the workplace and share what HPU has created for us.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success? “Being personable is huge. Working in an office building, you will be introduced to so many different people who come from all different backgrounds and have different information to share with you. My first week, I introduced myself to all of the people in our section of the floor, whether I directly worked with them or not. Some other life skills are to show up, ask questions and be curious.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Get involved, and get involved early.”
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