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Plano High School Students Can Apply Jan. 17 - Feb. 18 for the 12th Annual Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program, Presented by Capital One
Registration opens Jan. 17 for the competitive Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program, a “learn-and-earn” program that places qualifying Plano sophomores and juniors at some of the area’s top corporations and nonprofits. Presented by founding sponsor Capital One, the program taps students from Plano’s award-winning and nationally recognized school district, connecting them with dozens of organizations, from national headquarters and government entities to small businesses, local charities and nonprofits.
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Program Details
The eight-week paid internship program runs from June 9-August 1 (although some start dates are flexible). Students earn a minimum of $13 per hour, working 20-40 hours per week. Only the first 300 applications will be considered, so students are encouraged to apply early.
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With internships that rival those at the college level, students network with upper-level management, coordinate meetings and projects, learn how to work remotely, and gain in-the-field exposure. Career possibilities include automotive and aviation operations, education, logistics, marketing, and medicine. This year, Mayor Muns has made it a priority to increase the number of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students in the program, as well as students who will be first-generation college students.
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Requirements
- Be a rising junior or senior enrolled in a Plano ISD high school.
- Be at least 16 years old by June 9, 2025.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a solid attendance record.
- Be able to work the ENTIRE 8 weeks of the internship – June 9 through August 1. No vacations, camps, or competitions will be permitted during this time.
- Be available to attend ALL PMSIP training and program dates.
Students must attend the in-depth Intern Prep virtual event on Saturday, March 8 – focusing on resume development, interviewing, business communication, professional dress and personal goal planning – to be eligible for the Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16. Selected students will receive a formal job offer via email in May. If chosen, students will then complete two days of Intern Orientation and Enrichment training on June 6 when business soft skills, networking, teambuilding and work-readiness topics will be addressed. Also this summer, a Community Service Day will be held on June 13, where interns come together and serve in their community through hands-on volunteering.
The program culminates with Mayor Muns hosting an end-of-summer luncheon to honor the interns, employers, partners and sponsors on Thursday, July 31, at Plano Event Center.Partner and Sponsor Information
In addition to presenting sponsor Capital One, Plano ISD is a major partner, and JPMorgan Chase is the Job Fair sponsor. JP Morgan Chase also is underwriting 20 interns in the technology and healthcare industries and the nonprofit sector. Other program sponsors are Atmos Energy, Bank of America, Boeing, City of Plano, FedEx Office, Granite Properties, Liberty Mutual, NTT DATA Services and Oncor. Companies are encouraged to sign up at planomayorsinterns.org, so that more students may be selected.
Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes are encouraged to sign up and hire one or more interns. Businesses may also underwrite an intern to work at a nonprofit or government agency, or become a program sponsor. Companies pay a $500 program fee for each intern that covers training and enrichment activities, the Job Fair and onboarding and administrative costs.
Details and the online application are available at planomayorsinterns.org. For questions, contact Amber Zuckerman, PMSIP Director, at 682-220-9992, or interndirector@plano.gov.