Program dates: July 14–August 1, 2025
Applications due: Sunday, May 11, 11:59 p.m.
Virtual interviews: May 27–30
Offers made: During or before week of June 9

Thank you for your interest in applying for the King County Metro's Youth Transit Summer Internship. This program is an opportunity for individuals ages 15–18 to learn and create collaboratively on public transit projects related to sustainability, planning, and other topics. The program will involve field trips, skill-building workshops, student projects, and a collaborative art piece.

Please take your time filling out the open-ended questions so we can fully understand your interest in this program. Students selected to participate will have a demonstrated interest in topics related to community, leadership, transportation, sustainability, or other relevant subject areas.

Students who live, work, study, and/or play in the Skyway, Renton, and/or Tukwila areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Commitment: Participants must be available Monday–Friday, 9am to 3pm, July 14 through August 1.
Location: Downtown Renton (exact details will be provided to participants)
Compensation: Participants will be compensated $21 an hour.

Email MetroYouth@kingcounty.gov with any questions. Please use the subject line "Summer Internship - [your name]"

Information submitted through this form will only be shared with authorized King County employees and private contractors or public organizations on a need-to-know basis and as a result of a public disclosure request as required by the Public Records Act.

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* 1. Name

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* 4. Phone number

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* 5. What school do you attend?

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* 6. What grade will you enter in Fall 2025?

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* 7. How old will you be on July 14, 2025?

Participants must be 15-18 years old during the internship.

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* 8. What ZIP code do you live in?

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* 9. How are you connected to the areas of Skyway, Renton, and/or Tukwila? For example, do you live, work, study, and/or play in these areas? If you have no connection to these areas, write "n/a".

(Please do not share any personal address information)

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* 10. Please carefully read the dates and times commitment outlined above. Are you available for all of the dates and times listed? Please note: Preference will be given to applicants available to commit to all of the dates and times.

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* 11. In a few sentences, please share why you are interested in being a part of this King County Metro program.

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* 12. This internship includes a student-led group project to share information about public transit in your community.
In a few sentences, please share some ways you like to contribute towards a group project.

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* 13. This internship has a key focus on community engagement with other youth.
In a few sentences, what are some barriers you and your peers or community might have when accessing public transit?

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* 14. Programming will be designed with your interests in mind. What specific topics are you interested in learning more about? Select all that apply.

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* 15. How did you hear about this opportunity?

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* 16. This internship is funded with grant funding provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Are any of your parents or guardians current or former employees of WSDOT?
Your answer will not affect your application or ability to participate.

After clicking the button below, your application will be submitted, and you will be redirected to the King County Metro Internships webpage. Thank you for submitting an application!
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