The Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (PMSIP) is an earn-and-learn opportunity open exclusively to Plano ISD students.
Interested students MUST meet the following eligibility 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 (on a 4.0 scale) 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.
Please confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements and can attend the required program dates before applying. Applications will be accepted from January 17 to February 18, or until 300 applications are received. Note that applying does not guarantee placement in an internship. Students who participated last summer and successfully completed all program elements are eligible to apply again, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
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Here’s how the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program works
Eligible students are required to complete the online application form, which includes demographic information, short essay questions, a resume upload, and two references. To ensure a smooth submission, students are encouraged to download and review the sample application before beginning the online process.
After the student submits their application, their parent/guardian will receive an email containing information along with the required forms for them to sign and return. A student’s application IS NOT COMPLETE until these required forms are received.
All students MUST attend the Intern Prep Day on Saturday, March TBD, 2025, to be eligible for the Job Fair on April TBD, 2025.
All student applications undergo a blind review process, utilizing a standardized rubric to assess eligibility and ensure fairness.
Based on the results of the review process and the available internship positions, each candidate is assigned interviews. All candidates will receive a minimum of two interviews during the Job Fair. While we make every effort to align student interests with available internship opportunities, we cannot guarantee interviews with the student’s top-choice selections.
At the Job Fair on April TBD, 2025, employers will interview each candidate and evaluate them based on a comprehensive review of their application, resume, relevant skills for the position, and overall performance during the interview. Each candidate will then be ranked according to these combined factors, ensuring a holistic assessment of their qualifications.
After the Job Fair, employers submit their candidate rankings to the PMSIP director. The director then collaborates with employers to notify students of job offers and assist them with the hiring process throughout May. NOTE: Students who have not been selected for an internship will be notified no later than May 16, 2025.
Hired interns are required to attend the Intern Orientation & Enrichment Training Day on June 6, 2025, as well as the Community Service Day on June 13, 2025. Additional enrichment experiences may be offered throughout the summer.
Students selected for an internship will participate in a paid 8-week program from June 9 to August 1. Internships will range from 20 to 40 hours per week, with a minimum starting wage of $13 per hour.
Interns are expected to attend the IMPACT PLANO: Mayor’s Celebration Luncheon on Thursday, July 31, 2025.