Cisco High School Externship

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Program overview

STEM and business-focused high school juniors and seniors interested in technology, business, and human connection who want an immersive Cisco experience, professional development, and a team capstone project.

Eligibility

Current Junior or Senior in High School (graduation in 2026 or 2027); minimum 3.5 GPA weighted or unweighted; express a passion for innovation and an interest in technology, business, and human connection; ability to commute to the selected site location. Application requires a letter of recommendation, transcript, resume, and video submission.

Key details

Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Type
Externship
Location
In-person at Cisco offices in New York, NY; Austin, TX; and Research Triangle Park, NC
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
11, 12
Cost
No program fee stated; unpaid externship; travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee.
Time commitment
Two weeks, Monday–Thursday during the weeks of July 6 and July 14, 2026 (July 6–16, 2026)
Application status
Open; spaces are limited

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page