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Jan 28, 2026 29 min

How Plano Students Get Real-World Work Experience

from Inside Plano, The City Podcast Hosted by City of Plano, Texas

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 Subscribe: insideplano.com Follow Plano: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Share future podcast topics About Inside Plano Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop regularly on major podcast platforms.

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