Graduate vocalist Nicole Khouzami won a Special Opportunity Grant to intern at Strategem Artists based in New York City. She worked in both the managerial and administrative departments completing hands-on tasks, and attended the Metropolitan Opera National Council Finals and the Lindemann industry auditions. “Getting to work for Strategem has been a life-changing experience for my career,” Khouzami says. “My team was deeply invested in both my artistic growth as a singer as well as my development as an administrator. I’ve built lifelong connections and gained a lot of insight into the industry that will continue to shape me moving forward.” After her internship, Khouzami was hired as a part-time administrative assistant at Strategem Artists.