CHARLOTTE — Brittany Makitan is breaking away from what she’s used to and venturing into a new craft. She’s learning the ins and outs of the brewing industry at Town Brewing Company in Charlotte’s Wesley Heights community.
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“Having this internship has kind of reaffirmed my desire to kind go after what I want,” she said.
Makitan is part of the Many Faces Initiative program -- a 10-week paid brewery internship designed for people who look like Makitan.
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“The internship is very clear about who it’s for and what its goals are trying to increase diversity in the brewing community,” she said.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Almiya White learns more about the program and the next steps Makitan plans to take.
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