It's who you know
Gaining real-world work experience and building a network of business contacts is critical, especially as you begin your career.
METRO offers a nine-week summer internship program (primarily in June and July) spanning virtually every department in the agency. You’re eligible to apply if you’re at least 18 years old and meet one of these two criteria:
1. Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with successful completion of 24 credit hours.
2. Currently enrolled in a graduate program, or a recent graduate (within one year) with a GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
You can work up to 40 hours a week, with flexible schedules based on the department and your needs. The pay rate is $20 per hour and you’ll gain:
- Meaningful professional and project experience
- College credit (where applicable - course hours not guaranteed)
- Professional & career development opportunities
Open positions are posted from March – April on various websites including this one.