Jobs, Internships, & FREE Summer, after-school, & weekend programs

Ramapo Country Day Camp

Ramapo is seeking future educators to work with our campers. Being a summer camp counselor offers the opportunity to have instant impact on a child’s life while gaining invaluable experience for a future working with young minds. While being a camp counselor is a perfect fit for students looking to go into theater education, psychology, sociology, or the nursing fields, it is also a great opportunity for anyone who would enjoy working outside, making an immediate impact on a child’s life, and meeting peers who share their enthusiasm for camp. Camp will run from June 29-August 21, 9am-3:30pm. Bussing from Brooklyn to camp will be provided.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating high school senior

For more information: https://ramapocamp.com/

Application: https://ramapocamp.com/staff-application/

Mount Sinai Center for Excellence in Youth Education Summer Program

The Center for Excellence in Youth Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai helps students from grades 7-college prepare for careers in science and health care. CEYE welcomes all highly motivated students who have a strong academic interest in STEM and a passion for scientific discovery. There are two CEYE Summer Programs that are considered open enrollment: The Medical and Scientific Exploration Program (MSEP) and the Internship Placement (IP) Program. For more information about each program, click the links below:

1. 1. 1. 1. Medical Scientific Exploration Program

         2. Internship Placement Program: Hospital Placement, Veterinarian Sciences, Neurosurgery Scholars, Cultivating Neurological Success

Eligibility Requirements:

• All NYC high school students are eligible to apply

• Join our virtual information session December 17 or January 15 at 4pm

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 1

For more information: https://icahn.mssm.edu/inclusion/ceye

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe078ATh7MQAOFoLbZeSynZfMUTTWlvsREVJq4H0vHT5-V_ZQ/viewform

Pathfinders Internship

The Pathfinders Internship Program gives NYC public high school students their first workplace experience in computer science. The upcoming cohort will take place during Spring 2026 and include 60 hours of paid, hands-on work at host sites, plus 10 hours of mandatory career-readiness training. Interns gain hands-on experience in computer science, working on real projects. They also develop professional workplace skills, including communication, professionalism, time-management strategies for planning their work, and more. Throughout the program, students receive guidance from mentors and have the opportunity to connect with other students and industry professionals, building their network and preparing for future opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• NYC public high school student

• Authorized to work in the U-S and provide I-9 verification documentation

• Have working papers (if under 18) and SSN or ITIN

• Commit to 5-15/hours/week, including weekends

• Attend a mandatory orientation before the program

• Have access to a personal computer or laptop

• Available for career-readiness workshops

Application Deadline: Friday, February 13

For more information: Pathfinders Spring 2026 One Pager - Google Docs 

NYU Applied Research In Science and Engineering (ARISE)

The ARISE program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering offers unparalleled opportunities for high school students to conduct real-world scientific research at a variety of NYU STEM labs. Students gain valuable first-hand experience working in a lab and making practical, substantive contributions to the lab's research objectives in exciting STEM fields. Students will also receive training in presentation and public speaking skills and present their research findings at the program's concluding colloquium. ARISE is a 10-week program, with 4 weeks of remote after school workshops in June and 6 weeks of in-person labs starting July 1, M-F from 9am-4pm.

Eligibility Requirements:

• NYC high school student in 10th or 11th grade

• Students from groups historically excluded from STEM disciplines and careers are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15

For more information: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-and-middle-school-programs/high-school-programs/NYU-Urban-Journalism-Workshop.html

Urban Leadership Fellows Program

The Urban Leadership Fellows Program is a paid summer internship program for graduating seniors interested in business, finance, government, and/or public policy to gain valuable hands-on work experience and training in the municipal finance industry. Interns work full-time for 6 weeks between July and August at prestigious firms around New York City. Additionally, all students are required to attend mandatory workshops, trainings, and events that take place between mid-May and mid-August. This is a great opportunity for these students to explore their career interests, networks with professionals, and strengthen their skill sets with the support of their supervisors, mentors, and Program Coordinators from Futures and Options. The program will run from July 6 through August 14, and students must work 40hr/wk.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating high school senior who resides in New York City

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Strong interest in a career in finance, business, government, and/or public policy

• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the 6-week duration of the paid internship

• Excellent computer skills, strong verbal & written skills

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 25

For more information: https://futuresandoptions.org/our-programs/urban-leadership-fellows-program/

Bossgirls

If you’ve ever thought about running your own business, inventing something new, or being part of a movement to create change in the world, Bossgirls is for you! You'll team up with other bossgirls to discover entrepreneurship, learn how to analyze a problem, and find business opportunities within it. Our curriculum puts the customer first, introducing you to a human-centered design approach to problem-solving. At the end of the program, you’ll pitch your idea -- think Shark Tank without the sharks. You will also join a welcoming community of like-minded peers, inspiring entrepreneurs and supportive mentors. The program will run from June 29 through July 30.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current 9th-12th grade high school girls and non-binary students

• Resident of the NY tri-state area

• Can commit to the full duration of the program

There will be 2 virtual information sessions, January 21 and and February 5.

Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28

For more information: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/zahn/bossgirls

NYC School Construction Authority Summer Internship

The School Construction Authority designs and constructs safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout NYC. Through the internship opportunity, participants are matched with an SCA department or partner company in NYC, based on their career interests and skills. Participants gain training, work experience, and career guidance from industry experts to build skills for their construction field. It is a 6-week paid internship from July 6 through August 14, M-F from 9am-4pm. Internship areas include: Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Construction Administration, and related areas.  Application opens January 2.

Eligibility Requirements:

• NYC public high school student

• Good academic standing and involvement in school/community activities preferred

• Must be available for the entire program duration

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office is a plus

Application Deadline: Friday, March 6

For more information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nycsca/

ACE Mentor Program (Architecture, Construction, Engineering)

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY is a free after-school mentorship program to introduce high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management. Mentors lead students through their career pathways, introduce them to foundational knowledge of their industry, and teach students to use design software that they use in their everyday jobs. After the basics, the team works on a mock design project of their choosing to apply what they learned to a real-life situation, and they present the project in the Spring to other teams, ACE GNY staff, and industry leaders. ACE GNY is a free, full year program running from November through May.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Currently in grade 9-12

• No prior experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management required

For more information:

https://www.acementorny.org/students/

All Stars Project Inc. Youth Programs

In the Development School for Youth (DSY), young people ages 16-21 learn to perform as professionals, and they partner with business leaders across the country who conduct development workshops and provide paid summer internships at their companies. Workshops and trainings include resume-writing, networking, public speaking, and dressing professionally. Program graduates are then placed in summer internships where they continue to develop their leadership and professional skills and connect to the world of success. Participating companies include: JPMorgan Chase, EY, MetLife, Paramount Global, and RBC Capital Markets.

For more information:

https://allstars.org/youth-programs-applications/