Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

Richardson Mayor's Summer Interns 2022

For the fifth consecutive summer, dozens of RISD students were selected to participate in a paid, eight-week internship at one of 50 participating companies in the Richardson area.

On Aug. 1, representatives from the city, the businesses that hosted interns, RISD leadership and staff attended the celebration of student achievement at the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program luncheon.

Congratulations to all the students for a job well done and their newly acquired experience and skills! #RISDBelieves#RISDPartnersUP

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