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Field Biology Internship- Alley Pond (Queens) Age: At least 14 years old Additional Opportunity: Seniors- May reach out and request an Independent Internship Deadline: September 1, 2023 The Field Biology Internship (FBI) is geared towards high school students interested in gaining STEM skills, especially out in the field, and if you like learning about local ecosystems and life. This is an opportunity to build a foundation in research and experiment design which are essential skills for future programs and college. Field biology is the study of organisms in their natural environment. Interns will visit and experience various ecosystems in Alley Pond Park and other parts of Queens, NYC. Take what you learn in the classroom to the outdoors and experience the science yourself!
New York Hall of Science- Science Career Ladder Trainee (Queens) Age: 9-12 Grade Deadline: September 1, 2023 The Science Career Ladder is an innovative education and employment program open to high school and college students. While in the program, students are trained to interact with hands-on exhibits, perform science demonstrations, and help facilitate educational programs and workshops. In the process, participants acquire communication skills, knowledge of science and the scientific process, and gain experience in teaching and communicating science. While working at NYSCI, participants also benefit from career workshops, networking opportunities, exposure to STEM careers, and opportunities for growth. Time Commitment
One full year commitment, working through the summer break.
Must attend all days of orientation prior to starting.
High School Students: minimum of 5 hours a week (weekends)
Available to work additional shifts during school vacation weeks, holidays and summer months.
Youth Ocean Advocate Intern Application Deadline: September 5, 2023 Stipend: $400 to be paid upon completion of the opportunity Duration: September 2023-June 2024 Schedule: 1 weekday afternoon per week (either Tues, Wed, or Thursday; meeting day TBD) in person at the New York Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocates are students interested in advocating for marine wildlife and habitats. Students in this program will learn the ins and outs of advocating for conservation actions in local communities. Youth Ocean Advocates work within the NYC community to support various wildlife conservation issues, learn how environmental policies impact communities and the health of the environment, and explore ways you can influence change as a young leader. Students will learn best practices in large-scale event planning including assisting, planning, and coordinating a Youth Summit and World Oceans Day activities. Learning Outcomes:
Learn about the marine environment, conservation and advocacy techniques
Hone public speaking skills while teaching the public about ocean conservation and actions they can take to protect our environment by educating Aquarium visitors and community members at local events.
Learn about environmental justice issues and their impact on communities, wildlife, and how to encourage action.
Plan and coordinate conservation projects like beach cleanups and develop activities for educational tabling at community events such as “It’s my Estuary Day” and “World Oceans Day”.
Assist with the development, planning, and execution of the Youth Ocean Advocate Summit, to be held Spring 2023.
Participate in advocacy opportunities with WCS and partner organizations
Perry Outreach Program Deadline: September 8, 2023 for the September 16 session The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged who gender-identify as female or nonbinary and are interested in pursuing careers in orthopedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. The online session will be administered using Zoom meetings. Sessions have limited capacity and are filled first come first serve, so don’t delay!
DOROT School Year Internship Deadline:ASAP Ages: 9-12 Each school year DOROT welcomes high school students in ninth through twelfth grades to intern afterschool one afternoon a week. This is a unique opportunity for ongoing community service that meaningfully connects teens with older adults in a variety of intergenerational activities. Teens receive high-quality training and service hours. Fall semester begins the week of October 16th, 2023. Internship Activity Options Home Visit- Interns are paired together to visit a DOROT older adult who lives on the upper west or east side for 45-60 minutes of friendly conversation and companionship. The visit is scheduled between 4 PM and 6 PM. Choose one afternoon per week: Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm) Tech Assistance- From smart phones to tablets and computers, a group of teens will be given the tools and preparation to assist older adults navigate the technologies that keep us just an app away. Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm at DOROT Intergenerational Chess- Share your love chess and make a friend across the chess board! Each week older adults learn and play chess with a group of Teen Interns. Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm at DOROT
Build your academic, college, and career readiness skills with support from a mentor
Work behind the scenes on developing cutting-edge programming and projects
Receive a stipend, volunteer service hours and resume-building experience
Meet other likeminded teens from across NYC
Make a difference!
What You'll Do
Complete 20-30 hours of training and field trips focused on library, college, and career skills and 70-80 hours of hands-on work experience for a total of 100 hours
Create a capstone project based on your special interests that connects to the Library's mission
Assist with a variety of library programs, events, and projects
Welcome people to the library and provide customer service
Requirements
Interest in libraries and helping people
Enrolled in a NYC high school in 10th-12th grade
Available 3-6 hours a week during out-of-school time from November 2023 through June 2024
Moderate to high level of English fluency (bilingual a plus)
Signed consent of parents to engage in 100 hours of intern service during out-of-school time
ACE Mentor (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Deadline: Apply ASAP! Students in New York City meet with their mentors in professional offices throughout the five boroughs – primarily in Midtown and Lower Manhattan; students in Westchester and Long Island primarily meet in local high schools or community facilities. Mentor teams meet from late October through mid-May; in May four teams are paired together to present the projects that they have developed with their mentors in front of families, friends, mentors, teachers and leaders from the A/C/E industry – audiences reach 150-200 people at each final presentation event .The ACE Mentor Program is a not-for-profit organization that helps prepare high school students for careers in design and construction through mentoring by industry professionals. Our mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry. Throughout the season, students:
Learn what it is like to work in the design and construction industry
Participate in fun hands-on projects to learn A/C/E concepts
Visit live construction sites like the Second Avenue subway, LaGuardia Airport, Hudson Yards and many more complex construction sites changing the landscape of NYC
Meet students from other schools who share the same interests
Use and learn industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
Develop a mock-design project with your teammates and mentors
State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) at Columbia University Ages: 9-12 Deadline: September 15, 2023 S-PREP is a free high school and college preparatory program for 7th - 12th grade students, who are interested in a career in medicine or related STEM professions. The long-range objective is to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in healthcare and STEM. Academic Year offerings include: academic enrichment in math & science, SAT prep (priority for 11th graders), academic/career counseling, career development, college preparatory workshops, and college tours. Applicants must:
Be New York State Residents
The applicant must have been a resident of the State of New York 12 months prior to application
Enrolled in Grade 7 – 12
Self-identify as either Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Alaskan Native or American Indian OR meet the economic eligibility guidelines outlined by the state
Futures & Options Internship Program Deadline: September 22, 2023 Grades: Current 11 or 12 Grade, 16+ During the academic year, students in The Internship Program participate in paid internships; they work between 10 and 15 hours per week at a New York City business, non-profit organization, or government agency. This season, all internships will be conducted remotely. Additionally, interns receive ongoing support from Futures and Options staff and attend work-readiness workshops and career exploration field trips. The program is open to New York City high school students 16 years of age or older.
Futures & Options Career Essentials Program Deadline: September 22, 2023 Grades: 9-12 Career Essentials is an after-school career-readiness program where you will learn important skills for college and the workplace. Career Essentials participants will develop skills including:
Interview for a job
Professional communication and presentation
Time management
Resume and cover letter writing
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Explore career options
Work with students from different boroughs and high schools
Attend a Career Exploration fieldtrip
Network with a range of industry professionals
Fall Semester Career Essentials takes place from October to December, once a week, after-school from 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm, for 11 weeks. The required program orientations will be offered the week of October 2nd and pizza will be served! If you do not attend an orientation, you will not be able to participate in Career Essentials. Career Essentials workshops will begin the week of October 9th.
Fast Track Internship Ages: High School Students Deadline: September 23, 2023 he Fast Track program is a rigorous 9-month program that exposes inner-city high school students to the financial services industry. Students interact with mentors twice a month and focus on developing skills in two key areas: financial aptitude and career/personal development. If you are interested in ECONOMICS, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, MATH, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE or BANKING as a CAREER choice and hoping for a career in the financial sector, PLEASE APPLY!!!! FAST Track sessions are held at Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, 12th Floor (Across from the Liberty Building/Near Battery Park). However, due to COVID-19, meetings for this coming semester will be held virtually via ZOOM until further notice. The date and time for the actual start of this program will be October 18, 2023, from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM. Sessions are held every other Wednesday.
STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Location: New York Historical Society Due: September 24, 2023 Ages: Grade 10, 11, 12 Student Historian interns are high school-aged students who use the resources of New-York Historical to conduct exciting research and share their scholarship through creative digital projects. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about the museum, library, digital humanities, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history and the digital humanities. The theme of the internship is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America.
Ranger Conservation Corps Internship (Throughout NYC) Age: Grade 9-12 Deadline: A.S.A.P The Ranger Conservation Corps is a great urban environmental internship for high school students who are interested in the natural world or environmental issues. Our Ranger Conservation Corps interns gain experience while working with the Urban Park Rangers on environmental restoration in natural areas in our flagship parks. Participants may go on exciting field trips including canoeing, overnight camping, and more. Interns receive community service hours, and the experience looks great on a college application! We offer two Ranger Conservation Corps sessions each year (in the fall and spring), and each session lasts approximately eight (8) weeks. The program occurs one day a week, on a school day afternoon for 2 to 2.5 hours.
Brooklyn Museum- Museum Apprentice Program Age: Must be at least 14 years old Deadline: October 8, 2023 In this paid internship, New York City teens immerse themselves in art and art history, and learn about museum education while creating their own lessons for audiences of all ages. Museum Apprentices:
Meet artists and curators to learn about art and our collections
Discuss critical topics in the field of museum education, such as working with the public school system and the role of museums in social justice movements
Connect with education staff and get training on how to teach from artworks, to people of all ages and abilities
Develop tours and teach camp groups over the summer
Learn about education programming in a museum setting, and make connections between art and our world
Build public speaking, lesson planning, research, and teaching skills
Strengthen their communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, as well as a sense oftime management and responsibility
All Apprentices must be able to commit to the full work schedule: November 2023–June 2024:
Thursdays: weekly meetings, 5–7 pm
Fridays: occasional teen staff events and field trips, to be determined
Weekends: occasional family events and pop-up talks, to be determined
July–August 2024:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
The Met High School Internship Age: 10th and 11th grade Deadline: October 27th, 2023 The Met High School Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students who are two to three years from graduating high school (in grade 10 and 11) or obtaining their High School Equivalency, and who, on the application deadline date, either reside in or attend a high school or home school in New York City. This program allows students to connect with art, museums, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills, network, and gain work experience. Upon completion of the program, high school interns are paid a stipend commensurate with New York State minimum wage law. This internship is not limited to young people who have a passion for art. The High School Internship Program allows you to connect one-on-one and in small cohorts with museum professionals in a number of fields in addition to art. Some are experts in marketing, scientific research, social media, law, educational programming, and more. During your time at The Met you will have the chance to find the intersection of your interests as you gain insights from peers and professionals.
NYC Parks Rec Youth Age: 13-17 Deadline: Rolling application so apply ASAP Our citywide teen digital media program teaches young adults media making skills. Topics include video production, audio production, graphic design, game design and photography. Create an empowering documentary short video, record a hit song or album, or learn how to code so you can make your own game! RecYouth is free and open to all who are:
Interested in creating digital media; including film, animation, games, photography or coding
We accept applications on a rolling basis; however, early registration is encouraged. You can register online, email [email protected], or call (212) 360-2702 for current RecYouth program locations.
America on Tech Due: TECH360 is a free, 10 week after-school program for 10th and 11th graders enrolled in New York City high schools. Students enrolled in the program learn the fundamentals of web development. Courses take place at companies in New York City and are taught by technology professionals. Selected students develop a portfolio of technology projects that illustrate an understanding of web development, gain priority eligibility into the Tech Flex Leaders program and get to participate in professionals opportunities at companies in New York City.
MIT Women's Technology Program Deadline: Opens in November for Summer 2024 Age: Juniors The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic experience to introduce high school students to engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade. WTP is designed for students who are excited about learning, have demonstrated their ability to excel at math and science in their high school classes, and who have no prior background (or very little)in engineering or computer science, with few opportunities to explore these fields.
WTP is a women-focused, collaborative community aimed at empowering students from groups historically underrepresented and underserved in engineering. We especially encourage students to apply who will be the first family member to attend college, who come from high schools with limited access to STEM classes and activities, or who are African American, Hispanic, or Native American. Students attend WTP in either: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or Mechanical Engineering (ME).
New Museum Youth Spectrum Arts Program Age: 15-19 Deadline: November 14, 2023 NewMu Teens is a twelve-week, stipend-supported, afterschool program for people ages fifteen to nineteen. Building on the New Museum’s history of critically engaging teens, this program provides young people with opportunities to interact with contemporary art and culture, with a focus on the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Participants connect with peers, guest artists, and their own creativity through workshops, artmaking, and discussion. The program is free and NewMu Teens participants will receive a stipend of $500 to ensure broad access to the program. Participants will meet every Tuesday from 4–6 p.m. from February 6 to May 7, 2024, excluding school recesses.
Weill Cornell Medicine H-Prep Grades: 10 & 11th Deadline: Application and information for HPREP 2024 is not yet available. Please check back in October! High school students, from underrepresented minorities in medicine, are given the opportunity to meet and learn from physicians and other health professionals at WCM. HPREP students are paired with a medical student mentor, who they work with to write a college essay, resume, and research paper. Students participate in an anatomy lab presentation, and other practical workshops discussing the college application process, how to write a research paper, and applying for financial aid. Hamilton Scholars- 11th Grade WILL OPEN MID-NOVEMBER AGE: 11TH GRADE Each year, AHS selects 35 underserved high school juniors for their academic, personal, service, and entrepreneurial accomplishments, to participate in its no-cost, 5-year empowerment program. These students receive mentorship, practical guidance, and a comprehensive network of support, much like Hamilton did, so they, too, can leave a lasting legacy that will forever change their communities, our nation, and the world.Provided at no cost to the student the program consists of individual support through phone calls, video conferencing, and emails with AHS staff members and an assigned peer Scholar mentor. Group support and learning is offered through conference calls and Leader Weeks. All curriculum is designed around our 5 Pillars of Success. After completion of the 5-year Empowerment Program, success is defined by all Scholars reaching the following benchmarks:
TRANSITION: Successful transition from high school to college, and college to career.
HERITAGE: Increased knowledge of how the history of the United States connects both with each Scholar’s individual journey, and with the collective national experience. Increased civic engagement and participation in community governance.
EMPOWERMENT: Establishment and fulfillment of the goals identified in the Personal Development Plan process in all 7 key areas – financial, career, educational, public service, family & friends, personal, spiritual. Goals correspond with Scholars’ values and guiding principles.
FINANCIAL LITERACY: Scholars graduate college with manageable debt, and with a solid understanding of how to create and manage a budget, save money, and invest in their future financial health.
LEADERSHIP: Inspired by Alexander Hamilton’s legacy of leadership through service, Scholars prioritize and value their responsibility to use their talents and skills to effect positive change in their communities, the nation, and the world, and have an overall understanding of the importance of social impact and legac