Summer Internship Program
Learn more about how we're partnering with local organizations and businesses to help prepare the workforce of the future.
We are dedicated to providing early career opportunities for students, and this summer, over 30 chamber businesses opened their doors and hosted 180 high school students throughout Travis County. In addition, we partnered with AISD to pilot a paid high school professional internship program providing students with soft skills training, networking opportunities, and mentorship from career professionals.
AISD High School Professional Internship
In the summer of 2024, we partnered with AISD to create a 7-week professional internship program (which ran from early June to the end of July), where local partner businesses provided rising 10th-12th grade students with work experience, skills development, and mentorship. Students were paid $13 an hour and worked 20 hours a week at their assigned location. In 2024, 36 students from 7 high schools participated in the program, interning across 12 businesses.
2024 Partner Groups & Businesses
Company Spotlight: Garza EMC
“The best aspect of the workplace is the employees. I can rely on anyone if I need help or if I am struggling with something. Everyone seems ready and eager to lend a hand."
-Joaquin Sanchez - Intern at GarzaEMC
“I think the most rewarding part is learning how to use CAD; I gained more interest in civil engineering, and now have a better understanding of how the field works.”
-Arcelio Montero - Intern at GarzaEMC
Get Involved or Sign up to Host an Intern
For more information, email our manager of Education and Workforce Policy, Eric Hale ehale@austinchamber.com, or fill out our interest form here.