Calling it an invaluable “learn and earn” opportunity, Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere wants to make this summer unforgettable while changing the trajectory for dozens of Plano public high school students. On Monday March 23 at 10:30 a.m., he will kick off the second-annual Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program and update the progress on The Plano 100 campaign to recruit paid internship positions for 100 rising juniors and seniors.
The Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program gives outstanding Plano ISD students an opportunity to gain real-world experience through employment in a professional workplace. In its second year, the program combines Plano’s vibrant business community with a nationally recognized school district, connecting motivated high school students with exceptional local companies and organizations. The summer internship program runs eight weeks from June 15 through August 7 and concludes with a celebratory luncheon on Thursday, August 13. Capital One is the presenting sponsor for a second year.
Businesses, large and small, can participate in several ways – by sponsoring an intern at their workplace, underwriting an intern at a nonprofit or government agency, or becoming a program sponsor. Interns work 20 to 40 hours weekly at a minimum of $9 per hour. Learn more and sign up online at planomayorsinterns.org.
