San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Encourages Employers to Offer Summer Internships to Local Students

Strategic Insights -

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to offer summer internships to high school and college students, highlighting the importance of resiliency and innovation in the economy. The Chamber is teaming up with various organizations, including Family Service, Trinity University, and SAWorks, to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience and develop relevant skills. With the pandemic forcing traditional in-person internships to be cancelled, these organizations are offering virtual alternatives that allow students to participate remotely.

Key Takeaways:

  • The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is promoting summer internships for local high school and college students to develop their skills and career readiness.
  • Family Service's Youth Summer Internship Program partners students aged 14-17 with various organizations throughout San Antonio, with a total of 50 students participating last summer.
  • Trinity University's #HireATiger program offers students an opportunity to work on business projects, marketing presence, and data analysis, with remote work arrangements available.
  • SAWorks is providing Virtual Project-based and Virtual Mentor-based Internships for high school students and graduating seniors, 16-20 years old, with a recommended minimum salary of $9.00 per hour or a $500 minimum stipend for mentor-based internship.
  • CAST Tech High School is an in-district charter school focused on coding, cyber security, and other technical fields, with students available for work this summer, managed by partnerships director Amir Samandi.

Statistics:

  • 50 students participated in Family Service's Youth Summer Internship Program last summer.
  • SAWorks is offering Virtual Project-based and Virtual Mentor-based Internships for 16-20 year olds, with a minimum salary of $9.00 per hour or a $500 stipend for mentor-based internship.
  • Trinity University's #HireATiger program allows students to work on various small projects, including business plans, marketing presence, data analysis, and small-scale projects.

Sources:

  • San Antonio Chamber of Commerce: Press release
  • Family Service: Youth Summer Internship Program
  • Trinity University: #HireATiger
  • SAWorks: Virtual Internship Program
  • CAST Tech High School: Partnerships with local organizations