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

Nelson Fellowship- Students interested in law and the U.s. justice system

Juniors (Sophomores and Seniors can also apply) Each year, 10-12 high school students in Boston and Worcester are selected as Nelson Fellows. Nelson Fellows are selected based on their leadership potential and desire to learn about the justice system. During the 6-week summer program, Nelson Fellows participate in classes and workshops on a wide range of topics, such as civil rights, public speaking, financial literacy, current events, writing, the anatomy of a trial, and principles of the American criminal justice system. The summer culminates in a mock trial, argued before a federal judge, where the Nelson Fellows act as attorneys or witnesses. Nelson Fellows also spend time in a judge’s chambers, tour local colleges, and meet with attorneys in various practice areas. Nelson Fellows have the opportunity to observe judges at work, including attending hearings and sentencings and participating in chambers discussions, and to discuss current social issues with various community leaders. Nelson Fellows receive an educational stipend, and travel to and from the Fellowship is paid for. A preference is given to juniors, though sophomores and seniors are welcome to apply.

Interested students should apply here before March 27th, 2023

Bloomberg Arts Internships

For Juniors interested in the arts!

Immersive summer programs and internships have a significant impact on a student’s development — putting them in a better position to succeed in the classroom and gain the experience they need to have success in their future careers. The Bloomberg Arts Internship program is working to help young people develop the skills and give them the tools they need by providing students with work experience at select cultural institutions, as well as work-readiness and college-preparation training.

To apply fill out the Boston PIC internship Application here along with the BAI interest form here

Judicial Youth corps - summer law internship

Educational internship for students interested in learning about the rule of law and the court system

Interested students in grades 10, 11, 12 apply here by the deadline of March 30, 2023 it is also recommended to fill out the Boston PIC internship application in addition!

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!

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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 **