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Carnegie Hall's The B-Side Music Industry Course

The B-Side invites young people ages 14-22 to apply for its beginner-level music industry course. Selected participants will be sorted into 2 cohorts, by age. Both cohorts will start with a weeklong intensive followed by one month of after-school workshops. The weeklong intensive for ages 14-17 starts during the Winter Break, and the one for ages 18-22 starts during Spring Break. Workshops will take place at Carengie Hall's Rensick Education Wing in Manhattan (154 West 57th Street). Participants will receive a stipend for their participation, and transportation and food are provided during the program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Young people ages 14-22 who live in New York City

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5

For more information: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/The-B-Side/Apply

Baruch STEP Academy

The Baruch College STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) Academy is a New York State Education Department-funded pre-college program for middle and high school students interested in pursuing careers in the STEM professions. The program invites eligible students to participate in workshops and enrichment courses in math, science, SAT, and college preparatory workshops. The program runs from January 24-April 25.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Meet state-determined economic criteria listed here.

• Enrolled in grades 7-12 with good academic standing

• Minimum 83 GPA, and an 83 or above in math, science, and English courses

• 85 GPA for research seminar program

• Resident of New York State

Application Deadline: Thursday, January 1

For more information: https://step.baruch.cuny.edu/

YES in THE HEIGHTS Program

The YES in THE HEIGHTS program is a summer youth internship for high school and undergraduate students that aims to increase the pool of youth entering STEM fields. This program encourages individuals who have not had substantial biomedical research experience, or who have the potential to significantly benefit from additional biomedical research experience to pursue further students or careers in research. The 8-week program includes a formal orientation and hands-on scientific training as well as training in academic etiquette and professionalism, completion of an Individual Development Plan, required submission of a scientific abstract, and for 2nd years, a scientific oral presentation. The program runs from June 29 to August 21.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible

• At least 14 years old

• Must be in good academic standing and demonstrate a high aptitude and interest in science

• Committed to being on the Columbia Medical or Morningside campus in person for 8 weeks

• Committed to working 8 hours daily from 8am-6pm during the summer

• Please note: This is a highly competitive program. Less than 10% of high school applicants are accepted

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9

For more information: https://www.cancer.columbia.edu/education/educational-opportunities/high-school-and-undergraduate-programs/yes-heights-program

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

NYU Urban Journalism Workshop

The Urban Journalism Workshop at NYU is designed to develop the next generation of great journalists. Our mission is to equip high school students in the tri-state area with essential journalistic skills. The workshop is led by NYU journalism faculty and visiting professionals, who offer students hands-on training in reporting, news writing, and multimedia journalism. The program also includes site visits to major newsrooms (CNN, NYTimes, Bloomberg, VICE, ABC News) and the production of an online multimedia news site published on the last day of the workshop. The program runs from July 13-July 19.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age

• Must live in the NYC metropolitan area

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

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is excited to offer Pathways this summer from Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 14. This 7-week program is a free, flexible online learning opportunity for students who want to learn coding at their own pace. Participants will be able to explore coursework in 5 tracks: Data Science + AI, Game Design, Web Development, Cybersecurity, and AI + Society. Students will also gain real-world insights through virtual Partner Events with leading tech organizations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school girls and non-binary students

• All experience levels welcome

• Rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants welcome

Early Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 25

General Application Deadline: Friday, April 10

For more information: https://girlswhocode.my.salesforce-sites.com/GWCEnrollment/apex/ERx_Forms__PageMaker?pageId=Welcome

GRAMMY Camp

GRAMMY Camp is a national music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country will have the opportunity to apply for a variety of GRAMMY Camp programs. Led by a GRAMMY Camp faculty of music industry professionals and GRAMMY nominees and winners, GRAMMY Camp is the industry's only summer camp dedicated to providing students with valuable insight from real-world music makers to give campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. GRAMMY Camp New York will be held from August 2- 8, 2026. Financial assistance is available.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. resident currently enrolled in grades 9-12

Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28

For more information: https://grammymuseum.org/education/grammy-camp/

Turn Up Activism Remote Internship

TurnUp Activism is a progressive non-profit organization dedicates to making our nation more just, fair, and equitable for all by increasing youth activism and civic engagement to strengthen our democracy. Interns work in remote teams of mission-driven young people from around the country to help amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on many progressive/social justice issues including climate change, racial justice, reproductive rights, ending gun violence, and combating voter suppression. New interns start at the beginning of each month and are asked to work between 5-30 hours/week.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Pathways: 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary high school students, with or without prior coding experience

• Virtual Summer Immersion Program: 9th-11th grade and non-binary high school students, with or without prior coding experience

Application Deadline: Rolling application

For more information: https://www.turnup.us/internship

Paid Internship Opportunity for Foster Care Youth

The Door and the Bronx Youth Center are accepting applications for paid internships available to foster care youth ages 16-24. For more information, contact Rachel Moser at 212-941-9090 x3528 or rmoser@door.org.

For more information:

drive.google.com/file/d/1lWUMjPEkpbSBGJdDJrHvh-cGVsY-TUra/view?usp=drive_link 

Become a Student Pollworker!

The NYC Board of Elections is looking for pollworkers! Poll workers are required to attend a four hour training class; classes are available on Saturdays and Sundays at each borough office. You will be paid $100 for attending the class, passing the exam, as well as working one election event. On Election Day, if you are working the full day, report to your assigned polling place at 5:00am and work until the polls close, you will be paid $250 for the full day. If you are assigned to the peak hour assistance shift, report to your assigned polling place at 3:00pm and work until the polling place closes, you will be paid $125.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 17 years old by Election Day and get permission from a school official and parent/guardian

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Bilingual students fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Bengali are encouraged to apply

• Attend school in NYC

• Minimum GPA of at least 2.5 (80)

• Register to be a "future voter"

Application Deadline: This is a first-come-first-served program, space is limited!

https://studentpollworker.vote.nyc/