Wake County High School Internships
Wake Pathways aggregates internship opportunities across Wake County for students in grades 9–12, including paid positions and exploratory internships at local companies and nonprofits. Whether you are exploring a career path in Raleigh or looking for a first workplace experience in Cary or Apex, these listings help you find roles that fit your schedule and interests.
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WakeEd Career Accelerator
WakeEd Partnership
WCPSS partnership program for rising 10th through 12th graders: Business 101 skills, half-day workplace immersions across Wake County, and a…
Apex Mayor's Internship Program
Town of Apex
Multi-year leadership internship with the Town of Apex for high school students, with team placements and community engagement.
NC State Computer Science High School Internship (CEREAL Lab)
NC State University
Four-week, in-person summer computing internship on NC State’s campus: advanced block-based programming, generative AI, curriculum developme…
Wake County EMS High School Summer Internship
Wake County Government
Structured summer EMS internship for selected Wake County high school juniors and seniors: academy, simulations, field trips, specialty clas…
Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 (TV Broadcasting)
Durham Bulls / Capitol Broadcasting Company
Unpaid co-ed broadcasting internship for ages 14-20 producing live Durham Bulls television coverage.
Youth Mentoring Collaborative — Summer Social Justice Academy
Youth Mentoring Collaborative
Three-week hybrid program with a $250 stipend exploring social justice themes with Durham in-person days.
Builders Bridge Navigator Program
Builders Bridge
Trades career pathway with training intensives and hiring connections; verify Triangle placements before applying from Wake County.
Wake Summer Teamship (District C partnership)
District C
Team-based summer experience connecting Wake County students with educator coaches to solve authentic employer challenges—often coordinated…
Frequently asked questions
- Are Wake County high school internships paid?
- Some internships are paid, some offer stipends, and others are unpaid exploratory experiences. Each listing on Wake Pathways shows compensation details when the official source provides them.
- Who can apply for these internships?
- Most listings are aimed at Wake County high school students in grades 9–12. Always check eligibility, grade range, and location on the official application page linked from each listing.
- How often are internship listings updated?
- Wake Pathways is updated weekly with new and verified opportunities from local organizations across the Triangle.