Today I went off site with my tour guide and host Paul to HM Document Solutions, which is the only manufacturing company under the greater Highmark Health company. Unfortunately, I was unable to take any pictures inside or share detailed information because of a non disclosure agreement. The print shop handles about 700 jobs per day, differentiating in scale, from Highmark affiliated work to independent, external jobs. The huge warehouse was filled with very impressive high speed machinery; not like your average Kinkos! One of the most interesting things I saw were the rolls of paper to be cut down and printed upon for jobs- the rolls were about a half ton in weight each, cost $500, and were able to produce over 88,000 pieces of 8 x 11 inch paper when cut to size.
I then attended an intern meeting with Adam, which gave me some perspective into the early process of participating in an internship, which will serve me well as I plan do a full paid summer internship here at the home office next summer (which Liz and Tina have invited me to participate in). Most of the afternoon was spent wrapping up my week here in Pittsburg at the home office with some final meetings with Tina and Liz. I also did some rounds visiting everyone on the marketing team to say my final thank yous, and present some gifts of North Carolina specialties that I purchased. Tina, Liz, and the rest of the team were even thoughtful enough to give me a present. It’s bittersweet leaving the office that so quickly felt like home, but I’m excited to catch my flight tonight to begin the next phase of my journey in Cheyenne, Wyoming!