Detroit Evening Report: GM seeking high school students for paid summer internship
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Participants in GM's Student Corps program take part in a summer full of professional development, community service, team building and mentoring.
General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid summer internship.
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The interns work to develop community projects that impact their neighborhoods, such as painting schools, renovating athletic fields or creating a recycling program.
In addition to service projects, the program exposes high school interns to career and educational opportunities that cover important topics and life skills, such as money management, professional development and business etiquette.
At the end of the program, interns present their final projects to General Motors senior leaders. High school interns are paid as salaried General Motors employees at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
To apply for the program, visit gm.com/student-corps.
Other headlines for Monday, April 15, 2025:
- The city of Hamtramck is seeking feedback from community members on a plan to upgrade underutilized recreational space as part of the Hamtramck Recreation District.
- The Downtown Detroit Partnership is looking for volunteers for the “Draft Day In The D” Tailgate at participating downtown parks outside of the NFL Draft footprint.
- Dearborn Parks and Recreation is hosting free group water aerobics between April 15-28 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
- Michigan Community Resources is looking for nominations for its 10th annual “The Power of One Dedicated Woman” awards, highlighting unsung women changing Detroit neighborhoods. Nominations are due by May 8.
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