How Plano Students Get Real-World Work Experience

Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence. With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and gain hands-on experience that can shape their future. Plus, a former intern joins the podcast to share how her summer internship helped launch her career and why the program made such a lasting impact. Whether you're a student, parent or educator, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Plano helps students prepare for what's next. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley 🔗 Resources & Links Learn more about the Plano Mayor's Internship Program

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How Plano Students Get Real-World Work Experience is an episode from Inside Plano, The City Podcast by City of Plano.

This episode is 29:53 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2026.

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