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 Summer Internships for High School Students

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Spring, 2009 Summer Internship Opportunities: Cerner Technical Internship for high school students Cerner is offering an internship program for high school students.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA and an interest in computer programming and information technology.  To apply go here.
March 31, 2009 2009 Rotary Youth Leadership Academy This leadership academy will take place on the University of Kansas campus from May 31st to June 4th. The costs will be covered by the Rotary Club.  All high school students are eligible to attend.  Go here for the application.
March 31, 2009 2009 Young Ambassador Program for Latino Students. Funded by the Ford Motor Company. This is a National Leadership Development Program for 24 Latino, high school seniors. It is a 4-week summer internship program including one week in Washington D.C. Upon completion students will receive a $2000 stipend. Students must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident and have a 3.25 GPA. Go here for more information and to apply.
April 24, 2009 UMKC Summer Scholars Program This program is for Kansas City high school students who have just finished their sophomore or junior year and are interested in medical careers.  The program is designed to help student groups that have been historically under-represented in medical schools.  This program is free to the students that are selected.  For more information go here.  For an application go here.
May, 2009 Training Program: Making it in KC This 16-week training program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to prepare students for a career in manufacturing.  Students will earn 12 hours of MCC credit and a 10 hour OSHA Card. Call 816-482-5200 for more information
None specified KCK Youth Arts Initiative This is a 13-week fellowship art program for junior and senior high school students.  Students will learn from professional artists.  Send an e-mail to Kendra@churcharts.org for more information and an application.
On-going Year Up Internship This is a one year internship for students between the ages of 18 and 24.  Students earn $250 per week and earn college credit while interning at Fortune 500 companies.  Go here for more information.
     
     
     
Jan 30, 2010 Summer Internship Opportunity: Emma L. Bowen Foundation Great opportunity for minority students who are interested in media related careers. To qualify students must be an Ethnic Minority and have a 3.0 GPA.  In addition to learning about the media career field, students are paid and earn scholarships.  Go here to apply. We have been told that Wichita has been added as a possible internship site.
Feb 20, 2010 Summer Internship Opportunity: Bank of America Student Leader Paid summer internship for junior and senior high school students.  Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For a list of eligibility requirements go here.  To apply go here.
Feb 2010 Summer Internship Opportunity: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Internship for high school students who are at least 16 years old.  Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA.  The work will be in Kansas City, Kansas and the pay will be between $9.00 and $16.00 per hour.  For more information go here.