2026 SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE
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2026 SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Salary
$12.00 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PART-TIME
Job Number
SBI-2026
Department
Various
Opening Date
01/13/2026
Closing Date
2/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
300
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 for the internship positions will be held March 2, 2026, through March 27, 2026.
Clark County launched the SBI Program in 1996 in an effort to expose inner-city youth to the variety of career choices around them.
This is the 30th year Clark County has sponsored the SBI Program, which provides selected teenagers internship opportunities in a variety of fields including law, business administration, engineering, education, recreation, information technology and communications.
Through collaborative partnerships, participants will be paid $12.00 an hour to work eight-hour days Monday through Wednesday. As part of their internship on Thursdays, interns will learn about financial management and life skills through seminars, workshops and hands-on experience.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
STUDENTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THEIR APPLICATION, OR E-MAIL THE FOLLOWING (2) DOCUMENTS:
1) Most recent school transcript, verifying a GPA of 2.0 or higher that includes all the grades earned while attending high school. (R eport cards are not accepted.)
2) One (1) letter of recommendation (DATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS) of application.
Please use your personal email to create your profile to apply for the Summer Business Institute Internship position, please do not use your CCSD email.
Important Program Dates:
Given the short duration of this internship, SBI is not able to accommodate extended absences for vacation, college visits, summer camps or other purposes. Please apply only if you are able to commit to participating for the full duration of the program.
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
Clark County launched the SBI Program in 1996 in an effort to expose inner-city youth to the variety of career choices around them.
This is the 30th year Clark County has sponsored the SBI Program, which provides selected teenagers internship opportunities in a variety of fields including law, business administration, engineering, education, recreation, information technology and communications.
Through collaborative partnerships, participants will be paid $12.00 an hour to work eight-hour days Monday through Wednesday. As part of their internship on Thursdays, interns will learn about financial management and life skills through seminars, workshops and hands-on experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and must be a current high school sophomore, junior or senior at the time of application
Students must be 16 years of age or turn 16 by June 8, 2026, to be eligible for the 2026 program
All hired interns will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning work with the SBI program. Hired interns who are 18 years of age or older will be required to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning work with the SBI program.
NOTE: Students interested in this position MUST submit an on-line application at www.clarkcountynv.gov no later than 5:00 PM on the February 17, 2026. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AND STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED even if it is prior to the February 17, 2026 closing date.
Students MUST attach to their application, or e-mail the following two (2) documents:
1) Most recent school transcript listing
Must verify a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must include all the grades earned while attending high school
R eport cards will not be accepted
2) One (1) current letter of recommendation
Must be dated within the LAST TWO (2) MONTHS of the application
The letter must be on official letterhead OR include the signature of the person providing the recommendation
The letter should be provided by a teacher, school administrator, religious leader, employer, or other individuals familiar with the student's character and work ethic
The recommender may not be a member of the student's immediate family
All required documents must be attached to the application or emailed to Human Resources at CCHRVirtualEvent@clarkcountynv.gov before 5:00 PM (PST) on February 17, 2026. Documents may also be hand carried to the Human Resources Department at the Clark County Government Center.
Please note that paper applications or copies of paper applications will not be accepted.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The duties will vary depending on the internship assignment and work location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may be required to lift or move heavy materials. Some positions may spend periods of time outdoors and be subject to existing weather conditions including high summer temperatures. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DO NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS.
01
In order to apply for this position, you must meet the minimum requirements and attach the following to your application, or email the documents to Human Resources at CCHRVirtualEvent@clarkcountynv.gov:
Most recent school transcript listing, verifying a GPA of 2.0 or higher that includes all the grades earned while attending high school.
One (1) letter of recommendation (DATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS) of date of application from a teacher, school administrator, religious leader, employer, etc. The letter may come from anyone who is familiar with your character and work abilities who is not a member of your immediate family. The letter MUST be on COMPANY LETTERHEAD and/or have the SIGNATURE of the person providing the recommendation.
I understand I need to attach a recent school transcript and one (1) letter of recommendation (DATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS) of date of application to my application online or email them to Human Resources at CCHRVirtualEvent@clarkcountynv.gov. Without these documents, my application will be considered incomplete, and I will not be considered for the 2026 Summer Business Institute internship program.
02
By applying for this program, you acknowledge that you will be available for the duration of the program on May 28, 2026, for SBI Orientation, and June 8, 2026, through July 30, 2026, Monday through Thursday. While we will do our best to consider your location and career interests when assigning internship placements, specific matches cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm that you understand and accept this condition.
Yes
No
03
In order to be eligible to participate in the Summer Business Institute, all candidates must be at least 16 years of age by June 8, 2026.
I understand the above requirement and certify that I will be at least 16 years of age on or before June 8, 2026.
I understand the above requirement and certify that I will NOT be at least 16 years of age on or before June 8, 2026.
04
Will you be 18 years of age or older by June 8, 2026? Please note that certain job assignments may require candidates to be at least 18 years old to be matched.
Yes
No
05
What grade will you be entering in August/September of 2026?
College Freshman
High School Senior
High School Junior
High School Sophomore
High School Freshman
06
Have you participated in the Summer Business Institute prior to this year?
Yes
No
07
What is the name of the Clark County high school that you attend? (If you attend more than one school, please select the name of your home school.)
Academy of Individualized Studies
Acceleration Academy
Advanced Technologies Academy
Andre Agassi College of Preparatory Academy
Arbor View High School
Basic Academy of international Studies
Bishop Gorman High School
Bonanza High School
Boulder City High School
Canyon Springs High School
Centennial High School
Central Technical Training Academy
Chaparral High School
Cheyenne High School
Cimarron-Memorial High School
Clark, Ed W. High School
College of Southern Nevada High School East
College of Southern Nevada High School South
College of Southern Nevada High School West
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas
Coronado High School
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
The Delta Academy
Desert Oasis High School
Desert Pines High School
Desert Rose High School
Durango High School
East Career and Technical Academy
Eldorado High School
Explore Knowledge Academy
Faith Lutheran High School
Foothill High School
Global Community High School at Morris Hall
Green Valley High School
Indian Springs High School
Innovations International Charter School of Nevada
Lake Mead Christian Academy
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Las Vegas High School
Laughlin High School
Legacy High School
Liberty High School
The Meadows School
Mission High School
Moapa Valley High School
Mojave High School
Mountain View Christian School
Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD
Nevada State High School
Nevada Virtual Academy
Northeast Career and Technical Academy
Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Odyssey Charter Schools
Palo Verde High School
P.A. Owens Christian Academy
Rancho High School
Sandy Valley High School
Shadow Ridge High School
Sierra Vista High School
Silverado High School
Somerset Academy - Losee
Somerset Academy - Sky Pointe
Southeast Career and Technical Academy
Southwest Career and Technical Academy
Spring Valley High School
Sunrise Mountain High School
Valley High School
Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
Virgin Valley High School
West Career and Technical Academy
West Preparatory Academy
Western High School
Home Schooled
Other
08
If you selected "other" in question 7, please list the Clark County high school that you attend. Type N/A if you already made a selection in question 5.
09
Please select from the list below at least three (3) career areas that are of most interest to you.
Administrative
Computers (Hardware)
Construction/Trades
Customer Service
Education
Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)
Environmental
Hospitality
Information Technology
Legal
Library Services
Marketing and Communications
Public Safety Law Enforcement/Fire/Rescue/Paramedic
Radio/Broadcasting/Media/Journalism
Recreation/Youth Organization
10
If not listed above, please list your future career or job interest.
11
If we are unable to place you in one of the career areas you have selected, are you willing to work in a position unrelated to your field of interest?
Yes
No
12
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.
I do not speak Spanish
I can understand and speak some Spanish
I am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
13
Identify your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel: (Not having experience with Microsoft Excel will not exclude you from consideration)
No Experience
Basic (navigate excel, input & enter data, sort and print preparation)
Intermediate (create spreadsheets, input data, create formulas, report formatting)
Advanced (consolidating data, using pivot tables, charting data, and formatting charts)
14
Indicate your proficiency level with Canva. (Not having experience with Canva will not exclude you from consideration)
No Experience
Basic (Manipulate and/or create pixel-based photos and graphics)
Advanced (Use masks and smart objects, image layers, combine multiple images)
15
Certain jobs may require heavy lifting, bending, climbing stairs, standing for long periods of time and/or working outdoors in all climate conditions. Are you able to perform these duties?
Yes
No
16
If selected for the SBI program, do you have reliable transportation available to get you to and from your worksite?
Yes
No
17
Do you have a plan to ensure you can travel to your internship location on time each day, regardless of location?
Yes
No
18
If selected for the program, would you prefer your internship placement to prioritize:
A location closer to your area.
A placement that aligns more closely with your career interests, even if it requires a longer commute.
19
Although we will make an effort to match candidates with employers closer to their area, are you willing and able to commute to an internship location that may be up to 25 miles away?
Yes
No
20
If you are not selected to participate in the SBI 2026 internship program, would you be interested in other part-time summer job opportunities within the Clark County Parks and Recreation department?
Yes
No
Unsure, I would like more information about other part-time opportunities.
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Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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