Internships
Student Internship Opportunities
Group Internships-
*Organized by career field, facilitated by a teacher and focus on understanding the range of career opportunities available in the field.
* Internships are typically unpaid and are connected to classroom learning and accompanied by structured reflection activities.
*Students participating in internships are guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered.
*Internships may be taken for course credit typically 60 hours per semester credit.
*These are most appropriate for upperclassmen students.
*To earn credit, students must attend orientation, all scheduled classes, meet specific learning outcomes, complete assignments, and participate in a final project presentation.
*Group internships start the second week of each semester and end the week prior to finals.
*Group internships have LIMITED space and are based on application submissions and random lottery draw for enrollment.
Individual Internships-
*Meet a specific career interest of the student and facilitated by WCSD staff and employer host.
*Students guided by a formal, written training plan that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered.
* Internships are typically unpaid and are connected to classroom learning and accompanied by structured reflection activities.
*Internships may be taken for course credit typically 60 hours per semester credit; noncredit options are also available.
*These are most appropriate for upperclassmen students. Individual internships start the second week of each semester and end the week prior to finals.
Current GROUP Options available -Spring 2026 applications open September 15th!
Renown Health Medical Internship - Explore Renown Health, learning from a variety of health and patient care professionals about career opportunities in direct medical care, diagnostics, informatics (patient information management), management and human resources.
- Click on Renown Health Medical Internship flyer for more information.
KUNR Youth Media Program - Intern with KUNR to learn how to be a radio reporter and podcaster! Students get hands-on experience from professional journalists to learn how to pitch, write, voice, and edit audio stories that matter to them.
- Click on KUNR Youth Media Program flyer for more information.
Engineering Experience - This group experience provides a unique opportunity to learn about 5 disciplines in the Engineering realm. Students get hands-on experience from professionals in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, and Mechanical Engineers!
- Click on Engineering Experience flyer for more information.
School Police Jr. Cadets - This group internship gives you tons of exciting and behind-the-scenes of real police training and tactics! Use this link for even more information! This internship requires additional application requirements via School Police.
- Click on this website for more information.
- School Police Jr. Cadets group internship will run in FALL 2025 and SPRING 2026 (full year)-not available for application in Spring.
Current INDIVIDUAL Options available -Spring 2026 applications open September 15th!
City of Reno - Intern with the City of Reno to learn how city government and departments work to support our city in various ways. Students get hands-on experience from employees and officials about their day-to-day role and impacts of each department. This internship requires additional application requirements via the City of Reno. Preview potential placements within the City of Reno Departments here!
- Click on City of Reno flyer for more information.
PBS Reno - Intern in an individual setting at PBS Reno to help learn/understand how media content is created for public broadcasting, social media, and hands-on camera/equipment use. This internship requires additional application requirements via PBS Reno.
- Click on PBS Reno flyer for more information.
Girls on the Run (Sierras)
For any questions regarding internships, please email Crystal Edwards of the WCSD Career & Technical Education Department at CMEdwards@washoeschools.net
WCSD is proud to offer ALL students an opportunity to engage with local businesses to learn about career opportunities, understand job skills and expectations, and develop a network of resources to assist students with success after graduation. Please review the WCSD Work-Based Learning Process Chart for the various options for both CTE pathway students and general education students.
Qualifications for Applicants:
- Must be in 12th grade
- Must be collegebound and intending on pursuing an undergrad degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
- They must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA during their senior year.
Requirements:
- age: must be at least 18 years old.
- education: high school graduate or ged equivalency with official transcripts. transcripts must be provided in a sealed envelope from the school or ged provider.
- identification: a valid driver’s license and social security card (copies required).
- physical ability: must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the program without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.
- skills: basic mechanical and math skills, good eye-hand coordination, problem-solving ability, solid reasoning skills, and computer skills.
- work habits: must have excellent study and work habits, enjoy working with hands, and be reliable and responsible.