Explore real-world experience, build your resume, and discover career pathways! Whether you're looking for a summer job, a part-time position, or an internship, these local opportunities are a great place to start.
SMUD High School Internships
Paid Summer Internships with Sacramento's local utility company
• Grades: 11–12 (Age 16+)
• GPA: 2.5+
• Mandatory training in June
Sacramento County Internships
Work in health, law, parks, and administrative offices.
Open to HS juniors/seniors
Paid or unpaid (credit may be available)
Look under the High School Student Employment tab → "Special Student Assistant" or "Student Aide"
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
Residential science research program on campus.
Grades: 10–11
6-week summer program
Applications Open on January 1 for Summer 2026
FBI Sacramento Teen Academy
One-day career experience with the FBI.
The application opens in spring
🔍 Where to Look:
🏠 Common Employers:
Trader Joe's, Raley's, Safeway
Starbucks, Chipotle, Jamba Juice
Cinemark, Regal, Summer Camps
YMCA Youth & Government
Statewide program in civic engagement & leadership.
Learn more: Youth & Government
California Capital Airshow STEM Expo
STEM activities, drone demos, and aviation careers.
Learn more: Year-Round Youth Programs
Lumiere Research
Research program with college-level mentors
Learn more: Lumiere Research Scholar Program