High School Internship Summer 2025 - Computer Science
High School Internship - Computer Science
INL is seeking passionate and curious high school students for summer 2025 work-based learning experiences in our high school internship program. This is a six- to eight-week, on-site, paid learning immersion experience for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM education and career pathway. These positions will report to INL's STEM Education Manager, with support from work-based learning coordinators and mentors from various disciplines and departments around the laboratory. Students will be matched with individual mentors and projects based on their previous coursework, skills, experience, content knowledge, achievements and career interests. High school internship positions are posted in a variety of broad subject areas, and applicants will be paired with individual mentors and projects within those fields. Students are encouraged to apply for positions in each of the broad subject matters that interests them. Students applying for internships in the field of Computer Science can expect to work on projects relating to designing and implementing software applications, data modeling and visualization, system performance optimization, and similar topics. This six- to eight-week, full-time immersion program begins in June. It focuses on real-world application of learning and will include:
• One week of employee orientation, onboarding, and employability skills.
• Four weeks working with mentors and hiring managers at INL facility.
• One week working on a culminating project and presentation.
Some positions may be extended, dependent on funding availability, mentor/project needs, and student agreement and availability.
- Enrolled rising high school junior, rising high school senior, or recent high school graduates.
- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of their internship.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Possess authorization to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements:
- A statement of interest
- Current Resume
- Unofficial HS Transcripts
- Current class schedule and number of credits
- The names and email addresses of two teachers who could provide letters of recommendation
- Six-eight week paid internship (must be available full time for six-eight weeks)
- Internship is not eligible for travel reimbursement
Compensation and Benefits:
- High School Internships ($15.38/hour - $16.41/hour)
- Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
Questions? HSInternships@inl.gov