GM Student Corps
Focused on professional development to prepare students to tackle today’s challenges and become tomorrow’s leaders.
A comprehensive, paid summer internship program for high school students in Metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac that prepares students through community service, life skill lessons, team building and mentoring.
What we do
Each school team consists of 8 high school interns from the participating high school, two GM retirees and one college intern. Teams work together to develop their own community service projects in their school or neighborhood. Examples include, painting in their school, renovating athletic facilities or community parks and implementing a neighborhood recycling program.
In addition to service projects, the program exposes high school interns to career and educational opportunities and weekly life-skill lessons that cover important topics such as, money management, professional development and business etiquette. At the end of the program, high school interns present their achievements to General Motors senior leaders.
High School Interns
High school interns join GM for a summer full of professional development, community service, team building and mentoring. The program is centered around preparing high school interns to tackle today’s challenges and become tomorrow’s leaders. High school interns are paid as a salaried General Motors employees at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Students must attend one of our 2023 selected schools to participate in the program: Cody High School, Eastpointe High School, Flint Southwestern Classical Academy, Hamtramck High School, Harper Woods High School, Henry Ford High School, Lincoln High School, Madison High School, Melvindale High School, Northwestern High School, Osborn High School, Pershing High School, Pontiac High School or River Rouge High School.
Program Opportunities
Check out program opportunities below:
Life-skill lessons
- Hear from professionals on topics such as:
- Goal setting, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, presentation skills, mental health, LinkedIn, resume writing, interview skills
- Business etiquette
- Social and professional behaviors, business attire, dining etiquette
- Financial literacy
- Financial planning and credit, identity theft, budgeting, investing
Community service and volunteerism
- High school interns gain:
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Project management skills
- Opportunities to have a positive impact on their community
- Pride and self-worth through improving their community and school
Mentorship
- Grow personal and professional network
- Learn life-skills and develop future career and personal goals
- Gain a circle of support and role models from GM employees, retirees and college interns
Post-high school planning
- Job application process
- Build resume and LinkedIn profile
- Explore different career opportunities
- Explore different educational opportunities
“I’ve received many opportunities from the GM Student Corps. After my first year in the program, I was named student of the month at my school, I got to attend the grand opening of Factory ZERO where President Biden spoke and I met Mary Barra, the CEO of GM. Since last summer, I feel like a way different person. This program helped me meet my best friends, learn about things I’d never heard of and gain confidence in myself.”
-Dae’Sha Gooch, 2022 Cody High School graduate and GMSC high school intern
College Interns
During the program, GMSC college interns have the opportunity to make an impact in the Metro Detroit community while preparing for their future professional careers. College interns play a crucial role in the program co-leading community-focused projects while teaching critical life-skills and helping students determine next steps to achieve their post-high school goals. College interns are exposed to different career paths in GM through workshops and trainings, mentorship with a GM employee in their field of study as well as participation in a group project tackling real-world business problems.
“The GMSC program has been a foundational step in my career. I have always had a passion for helping people. Having the opportunity to be a part of the development of two groups of students, and being a small part of their success story, is priceless. My love for social impact and the empowerment of people and their communities has only grown since being a part of this program, and I will be forever grateful.”
-Taylor Williams, college intern
GM Retirees
Each GM Student Corps team has two GM retirees helping to mentor and co-lead the team. GM retirees bring their many years of experience and leadership to support the program. Our unique structure brings retirees back to GM to support the next generation of leaders.
We’re always looking for retirees who want to keep their connection to GM strong. Do you like mentoring high school and college students? Do you enjoying giving back to local communities? Are you a GM retiree? We have the program for you! The GM Student Corps Program (GMSC) is looking for interested GM retirees to join our program for summer 2024.
