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Plano mayoral internship program seeks 1,000-student milestone
Summary
City officials and a past intern described the Plano Mayor Summer Internship Program as a pipeline connecting Plano ISD high school students with local employers and mentors; program organizers said it has served nearly 1,000 students and urged private-sector participation ahead of a 2025 milestone.
City officials said the Plano Mayor Summer Internship Program places Plano ISD high school students with internships at companies and nonprofits in Plano, giving students workplace experience and mentoring.
Program organizers said the initiative has provided nearly 1,000 students with opportunities to explore career paths and build resumes. An unnamed city official said the program aims to surpass a 1,000-student milestone in 2025; in the same remarks another city official gave a figure of “900 and 15” students to date (the phrasing in the transcript was unclear as to whether this was intended as “915”).
A former intern described the program as more than a résumé builder. “The internships that I had weren't just about building a resume. They were about discovering my passions, connecting with mentors, and learning what it takes to succeed in the professional world,” the former intern said.
Organizers said the annual initiative is designed for rising juniors and seniors and combines internship placements with mentorship and exposure to local employers to support workforce development in Plano. A representative from Capital One, which the transcript identifies as a participating business, said the company views programs like the mayoral internship as an investment in the community.
Businesses and nonprofits interested in participating are directed to planomayorsinterns.org for information, applications and program updates.
