PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Program Overview
Every summer the West Sacramento Home Run offers paid internships to eligible Washington Unified School District (WUSD) high school students. Students apply and interview for internships offered by local employers. Once selected by an employer, interns receive work readiness training from the Home Run team and are paid by City of West Sacramento. Interns can work up to 40 hours per week.
The Home Run internship program provides West Sacramento students with work experience, valuable skills and income, and local employers gain early access to the workforce of the future, at no cost to them!
The West Sacramento Home Run Internship Program was awarded the California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations in 2023! This accolade highlights the program's commitment to fostering strong ties between the city and local businesses while helping develop the future workforce, paving the way for a thriving community. Learn more about the background and impact behind this award-winning initiative with the article below!
Internship Eligibility Requirements
Interns must be 16 years old by the first day of the internship. River City High School students must have completed at least one course in one of WUSD’s Career Technical Education Pathways. View qualifying courses here. Yolo High School and Washington Middle College students must have a recommendation form filled out by a teacher or counselor and emailed to wshomerun@cityofwestsacramento.org or submitted online. All participants must also attend one online informational session about the internships offered by the Home Run team.
Internship Supervisor Responsibilities
An internship is meant to be a learning experience, so supervising an intern involves teaching, mentoring and serving as a role model. In addition, intern supervisors should be prepared to:
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Interview intern candidates.
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Approve time sheets.
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Identify intern learning goals and develop a work plan.
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Work closely with the Home Run team and participate in internship program events.
It is a great way to get your foot in the door for professional experience… you have flexible hours and are working with people that could boost your confidence...
Payton
Summer Intern, Lenise's Cafe
2026 Internship Calendar
Previous Internship Providers
The Home Run internship program has operated for several years, with internships provided by these local supporters of West Sacramento Youth:
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A&M Performance Machine Shop
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Bella Vida Farm
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BidRL.com West Sacramento
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Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, Inc.
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Bright Beginnings Child Care & Preschool
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CABS Heating & Air Conditioning
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California Department of Parks & Recreation
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Center for Land Based Learning
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City of West Sacramento
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Computers 4 Kids
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Cramer Fish Sciences
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Crisp Catering/Gold Rush Grille
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Dr. Alkaitis Organics, LLC
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Elica Health Centers
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Eppie's Restaurant
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Fiery Ginger Farm
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Frontier Energy, Inc./California Fuel Cell Partnership
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GRAS/ReSoil Sacramento
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Hampton Inn and Suites West Sacramento
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Health Education Council
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Hens & Chicks Early Learning
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Lenise's Cafe
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Lindenmuth, Inc., DBA Mobile Truck Service
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MILE Preschool
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Miyamoto International
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Nine8 Comics and Games
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Nippon Shokken USA, Inc.
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Psomas
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Reed & Graham, Inc.
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Rey's Air Solution
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Sacramento River Cats
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Sacramento Tech Exchange
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Sierra Donor Services
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Solectric
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SSA Pacific
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Three Sisters Gardens
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Tree Top Sac
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Wallace-Kuhl & Associates
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Washington Unified School District
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We Grow Urban Farm
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West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
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West Sacramento Fire Department
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West Sacramento Foundation
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Wholehearted Blooms
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YMCA of Superior California
Previous Interns have also had the opportunity to earn the following supervisor awarded micro-credentials:
2025 Internship Recap
It's a win-win. We get help and the students get experience in a work environment.
Alejandro Marmolejo
Hardware Manager, Computers 4 Kids