School District Launches Paid Summer Internship for Committed High School Students

The Pasadena Unified School District has announced the launch of its 2024-25 Student Think Tank paid summer internship program, which is getting ready to start its second year. The Student Think Tank, a student-led initiative, aims to create a safe space for students to connect across campuses, raise consciousness about Pasadena’s history, and provide a platform for students to create equity within the District and the region.

The three-week paid internship is open to committed Pasadena Unified School District students currently in grades 8 through 11.

Interns will work on multiple projects, such as organizing a youth conference, planning the next round of Student Board Member elections, and more.

The summer session will run from June 10 to June 27, with interns working four days a week (Monday through Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pasadena Unified School District’s Ed Center.

Participants will receive $500 in summer pay, and those enrolled in an Academy at their high school will also receive summer credit and volunteer hours.

Interested students must complete an online application form by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. The application can be accessed via the link provided (https://forms.gle/68AhwiDGbtj1c5dx6) or by scanning the QR code available on the Pasadena Unified School District website (pusd.us/thinktank).

The Student Think Tank initiative aims to empower students to make positive changes in their District and community. Pasadena Unified School District hopes to foster a new generation of engaged and socially conscious leaders who will create equity within the District and the region by providing a platform for committed students to connect, learn, and act.