Summer Business Institute

About the Position

Clark County is accepting online applications for the 2026 Summer Business Institute (SBI) – a paid summer internship program for current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are at least 16 years old by June 8, 2026
. Virtual interviews will be held from March 2, 2026 through March 27, 2026
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Clark County launched the SBI Program in 1996 to expose inner‑city youth to a variety of career choices. This is the 30th year of the program, offering internship opportunities in law, business administration, engineering, education, recreation, information technology, and communications.

Internships pay $12.00 per hour for eight‑hour days Monday through Wednesday. Thursday sessions provide seminars on financial management and life skills.

• Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Orientation
• Monday, June 8, 2026 – First Day of Internship
• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Last Day of Internship
• Thursday, July 30, 2026 – SBI Graduation Ceremony

Minimum Requirements:

• Current high school sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of application.
• At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Age 16 or turning 16 by June 8, 2026
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Recruitment is limited to the first 300 applications and will close without notice once that number is reached. Applications must be submitted online via www.clarkcountynv.gov no later than 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026
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• Most recent school transcript listing all grades earned while attending high school, verifying a GPA of 2.0 or higher; report cards are not accepted.
• One letter of recommendation dated within the last two months, on official letterhead or signed, from a teacher, school administrator, religious leader, employer, or other individual familiar with the student’s character and work ethic. Recommender may not be an immediate family member.

All applicants must create a profile with a personal email address; do not use a CCSD email.

All hired interns will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening. Instructors 18 or older must also pass a background investigation.

Typical office setting; use of standard office equipment; vision, hearing, speech; lifting or moving heavy materials; may spend time outdoors in summer temperatures. Accommodation may be made for qualified individuals who require and request it.