IS&T High School Internships

The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Information Science & Technology's Summer High School Internship Program will give you an innovative hands-on experience directly in our labs.

You'll work alongside faulty and students in areas such as:
- Robotics
-Bioinformatics
- Software engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Public Health Informatics
- database-driven web development
- IT innovation
- Open community participation research lab
- Music Informatics
-iOS/Android app development
- Gaming Lab

You will learn the fun and excitement of scientific research and development activities as well as explore potential careers in IT. Our internship will give you the opportunity to learn new concepts, tools and skills, work on real research and help solve development problems.

Why Intern at IS&T?
Exposure to computer science and IT careers can lead to some of the best-paying jobs in the world. But, many students don’t even know that IT is a possibility for them.

The demand is high, too: with over a million jobs projected by 2021. By seeking out programs like our internship, you’ll be on your way to a rewarding career.

-1% of high school students enroll in A.P. Computer Science classes
-5% of high schools offer an A.P. Computer Science class
-Students who take A.P. Computer Science are 8 times more likely to major in Computer Science
-100% of IS&T students looking for work find a job in IT immediately upon graduating
-The median salary of IS&T students in the year after they graduate is $50k
-80% of graduating IS&T seniors say that their major is directly related to their current career

Eligibility Requirements
High school students interested in math, science, performing arts and/or computer science from participating school districts are eligible to apply. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

Be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade Fall of 2022
Have completed and attained at least a "B" in Algebra I
Obtain parental/guardian consent for participation
Have a weighted GPA of 3.25 or higher (3.00 unweighted GPA or higher)
Be able to provide their own reliable transportation to UNO each morning

Learning Outcomes

None listed