Student Internships
Congratulations Summer 2026 Interns!
High school work-based learning helps students connect classroom learning to the real world, has positive impacts on student engagement and retention, and cultivates a pipeline of talent for businesses.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Summer 2027
Student Application Window: April 5 - April 30, 2027
Student Application Deadline: April 30, 2027
Student Interviews: May 18 & 19, 2027
Mandatory orientation for selected students: May 27th OR May 28th
Summer Internship Dates: June 1 - July 30, 2027
Thanks to our Internship Partners
Youth Internship Collaborative
Summer 2026 Internship Hosts
360 Solutions
365 Sports
AC Hotel Waco Downtown
AJ Nonwovens
Allied Steel Buildings
Ascension Providence Hospital
Cargill
Central Texas Iron Works
Destination Waco
Di'Amore Fine Jewelry
Emerald Transformer
Fallas Automation
Friends For Life
IMEG
Haley & Olson Attorneys At Law
McLennan Small Business Development Center
Pet Circle Regional Animal Center
Rogue Media
Startup Waco
Sturdisteel
Talitha Koum Institute
The Delaney at Lake Waco
Triple Win Waco Welding & Fabrication
For Students
Eligible student participants are high school juniors and seniors (age 16+) enrolled in participating McLennan County high schools and aligned CTE programs of study. Current year graduates are also eligible for intern placement. Student applications must be approved by a school official to be considered for placement.
Applications Open April 5th, 2027!
For Businesses
The Greater Waco Chamber Workforce and Talent team will recruit and screen student candidates, assist employers as needed in developing internship job descriptions aligned to CTE pathways, and support employer–student matching. The Chamber will coordinate program logistics, facilitate student orientation, conduct employer site visits, serve as a liaison between employers and students, and host an end-of-summer recognition event.
Participating employers develop an internship role aligned to an approved CTE pathway, define their role with student compensation, and designate a supervisor to provide mentorship and oversight. Employers provide meaningful work-based learning experiences, offer regular feedback, and complete brief midpoint and end-of-program evaluations to support continuous program improvement.
Program Structure
The program is an eight-week, employer-hosted summer internship aligned to industry workforce needs. Internship schedules and project scopes are flexible and determined collaboratively by the employer and Chamber team
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