Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence.
With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and gain hands-on experience that can shape their future. Plus, a former intern joins the podcast to share how her summer internship helped launch her career and why the program made such a lasting impact.
Whether you’re a student, parent or educator, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Plano helps students prepare for what’s next.
Hosts
Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley
🔗 Resources & Links
Learn more about the Plano Mayor's Internship Program: planomayorsinterns.org
Subscribe: insideplano.com
Share future podcast topics: askplano@plano.gov
About Inside Plano
Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop regularly on major podcast platforms.
More ways for you to #LovePlano:
*Subscribe to weekly Plano City News: share.plano.gov/PCNyt
*Follow Plano on Social Media: share.plano.gov/Socialyt
*Share what you love about Plano using #LovePlano on social
Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence.
With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and gain hands-on experience that can shape their future. Plus, a former intern joins the podcast to share how her summer internship helped launch her career and why the program made such a lasting impact.
Whether you’re a student, parent or educator, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Plano helps students prepare for what’s next.
Hosts
Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley
🔗 Resources & Links
Learn more about the Plano Mayor's Internship Program: planomayorsinterns.org
Subscribe: insideplano.com
Share future podcast topics: askplano@plano.gov
About Inside Plano
Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop regularly on major podcast platforms.
More ways for you to #LovePlano:
*Subscribe to weekly Plano City News: share.plano.gov/PCNyt
*Follow Plano on Social Media: share.plano.gov/Socialyt
*Share what you love about Plano using #LovePlano on social
