Pre MBA Private Equity Opportunity

I have the opportunity to do a pre-MBA (T25) internship in a Midwest city with a small firm with <$150mn AUM. Transitioning military, no prior WE other than military.

Is this internship worth it for follow on opportunities? What doors does something like this open? I'm new to this space so I'm not sure what to expect coming in with no prior experience and from a non-target, so I don't want to waste my time on an internship that doesn't have the potential to turn in to MBA internships/full time offers. 

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