Jobs & Internships for BLA Students
Welcome to the Jobs & Internships Bulletin!
This is a space to find jobs and internship opportunities for students at Boston Latin Academy. Opportunities will be updated on a weekly basis so be sure to check it out. Please connect with Ms. Upchurch (Room 110) or via email (cupchurch@bostonpublicschools.org) to set up an appointment to get you connected to these jobs.
Meet your Career Specialist
Ms. Upchurch is your Career Specialist here at Boston Latin Academy. She works with the Boston Private Industry Council to provide youth in BPS with career coaching and professional development to help them secure part-time jobs, internship opportunities and more! Please connect with Ms. Upchurch (Room 110 on Mondays and Fridays) or via email (cupchurch@bostonpublicschools.org) to set up an appointment to get you connected to jobs and other opportunities!
PAid summer internship Opportunities
Boston Pic's Summer internship APplication is now open!
Students aged 16+ should apply here today!
The Boston PIC's Private sector internships are a great way for students to experience different work environments and gain skills that will be useful for life after high school.
Internships include the following industries:
Healthcare
Law
Technology
Engineering & Real Estate
Biotech & Life Science
Business & Finance
Restaurants & Tourism
Arts & Media
Higher Education
2023 PIC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES:
July - August | 25+ hours/week
WAGE:- $15 - $18/hour
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be age 16+ by July 1, 2023
Must be a Boston Public Schools student
Must be a current 9th - 12th grader
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must have a Resume
ATtend a PIC internship information session
Industry Preview Days:
What: An opportunity for students and teachers to hear from employers hiring students this summer through the PIC. These are broken down by our top private sector companies—healthcare, business, finance, and STEM.
When: 4:00-5:30
Wednesday March 1st—Healthcare
Wednesday March 8th—Business Finance
Wednesday March 15th—STEM
How:
Students and staff can register for one or all of the preview days via the Student Registration Link
Once registered, students will receive the zoom link. It is the same zoom link for all 3 preview days
Why:
Any student that registers and attends will be prioritized for an interview
Ragon institute summer experience (Rise)
For students interested in biomedical research and immunology
RISE aims to inspire young people from underrepresented communities in the Greater Boston area to consider a career in medical research and immunology by offering a paid, structured and mentored internship with extended supports. Mentors are drawn from the Ragon faculty, and interns are assigned to projects in their labs. In addition to lab work, interns participate in cohort-level activities coordinated by Education and Outreach staff, including:
A Week 1 “boot camp” where interns learn the basics of working in a research institute: its mission, how it functions, the roles of its various departments, and how their work fits in with the Institute. They will also learn about work expectations, how best to communicate with coworkers, the work of labs within the Institute, and where to go if they have problems or issues. Students will also complete lab safety and other trainings as required.
A twice-weekly “Introduction to Immunology” course given by graduate students from the Institute
Lectures on a variety of related topics, to give broader exposure to scientific research
Workshops on college and career planning and writing resumes and cover letters
Field trips to local related institutions and facilities
Post-internship check-ins, recommendations and supports as needed
For more information visit thier website : https://ragoninstitute.org/get-involved/internships/
Interested students aged 16+ apply here by the deadline of March 24, 2023
Boch Center City Spotlights Summer LEadership Program
A little about the Boch Center’s City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program:
City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program is a school-year youth employment program that will hire up to 45 Teen Leaders, specializing in an area of the performing arts (dance, music, or acting) to use the arts for social change in their communities. City Spotlights is a 6-week program where Teen Leaders will work collaboratively to create an original educational performance to be presented at the Shubert Theatre, as well as arts-based workshop on a social justice topic that will tour to different community sites in the city for a week during the summer. They will also participate in an Advocacy Presentation to government officials, and Flashmob Tour for a full day bringing their dance, music, and theatre pieces all around Boston. Through these presentations Teen Leaders will deepen their facilitation and job readiness skills; engage Boston residents in meaningful dialogue about a social justice topic; and operate as change agents in their communities.
***Interested students should apply HERE , deadline to apply is March 12, 2023*** Performing arts experience not required!
Eligibility requirements:
- You must be 15 on or before September 1, 2023, cannot turn 19 on or before September 1, 2023.
- Live in the city of Boston.
- Due to COVID precautions and as a Boch Center employee policy, all participants must be vaccinated by the first day of the program.
Leah KNOX Scholars - Research Internship for Rising Juniors and Seniors
Rising Juniors and Seniors (Aged 16+) please view the list of application requirements HERE. Interested students should apply HERE by March 12th!
**No prior lab or research experience required**
The LEAH Project is a STEM access and college & career readiness program for high school youth historically underrepresented in STEM. We are recruiting for the LEAH Knox Data Science & Biomedical Research Internship Summer 2023. This is a 2-year program, which includes biology and data analysis lab work at MIT, mentorship opportunities with STEM professionals, and summer internship placements. This is a stipended opportunity; students will earn approximately $2250 for summer 2023. You can learn more here: https://www.leahknoxscholars.org/.
Ongoing Opportunities
BioBuilder's 2023 SPRING High School Apprenticeship Challenge
BioBuilder's 2023 High School Apprenticeship Challenge is a specialized program to prepare Boston-area high school students for paid summer internships in the life sciences.
Details:
Program dates: Mid-March -- Mid-May
Meets on Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5:30pm and Saturdays 9am-12noon
Open to students at least 16 years old by June 1, 2023
Students receive a $100 stipend and get preference to summer jobs in biotech
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until March 10, 2023
Students will need a Teacher Recommendation
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV2vvyyvaRlAF7KjwKkiYrOy-jeEvhSNBV7k9dAvCSW_HcHA/viewform
For more information visit: https://biobuilder.org/program/high-school-apprenticeship-challenge/
Visit the Boston Pic student webpage for more job listings and online resources!
If you haven't quite found what you are looking for yet on this webpage I highly recommend taking a look at the Boston PIC student website. This is a great resource for students to learn about open youth employment and enrichment programs, part time job openings and gain access to resources for interview preparation and resume writing! This website is updated weekly with opportunities similarly to this page. Please reach out to Ms. Upchurch if you have any questions cupchurch@bostonpublicschools.org , PIC Student Website
College & CAREER Mentoring
Weekly summer job/ internship drop in sessions
Afterschool every Monday in room 110 there will be a workspace for students to get assistance with summer job/ internship applications, creating or updating their resume and preparing for interviews!
No sign up required, open to all students in grades 9-12.
For questions, comments, concerns please reach out at cupchurch@bostonpublicschools.org or chante.upchurch@bostonpic.org
Looking for career development support?
Participants may make an appointment for the drop in sessions HERE !
The City of Boston has started a new initiative to prepare Boston youths by providing personalized one-on-one sessions to support their career development!
All Successlink Participants are highly encouraged to stop by one of these sessions to take advantage of their work experience at their organizations.
Our sessions include:
Personalized career exploration
Mock interviews
Resume and cover letter building
Explaining the ins and outs of choosing your college majors and how that plays a role in career readiness.
Drop In Hours:
Monday: 11am - 5pm
Tuesday: 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 11pm - 5pm
Thursday: 2pm - 5pm
Friday: 11am - 5pm
**Ms. Upchurch is also here in school to help you with the same topics! You can schedule an appointment for an in-school one-on-one session HERE **
Boston Police + Fire Cadets, post-secondary paid program for graduates 18-25
Boston Police Cadet
https://bpdnews.com/news/2023/1/11/become-a-boston-police-cadet-announcing-open-application-period
Application link:
https://city-boston.icims.com/jobs/23749/boston-police-cadet/job?hub=8
Boston Fire Cadet
https://www.boston.gov/departments/fire-operations/boston-fire-cadets
Application Link:
https://city-boston.icims.com/jobs/23914/boston-fire-cadet/job?hub=8