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STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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 careers in the museum, library, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their public speaking and leadership skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history and art. The theme of the program is We the People: Democracy from Athens to America.

Program Dates

School Year: October 2, 2019 – June 3, 2020 every Wednesday, 4:00 – 6:30 pm (excluding NYC public school holidays, November 27, and February 12)

Summer: June 30 – August 6, 2020, Tuesday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm.

Applications open on January 20, 2020 at 12:15am. Apply here!

Selection Process and Timeline:

Please note: It is important that applicants regularly check the email addresses they provided to ensure they do not miss important correspondence.

  • Applications and Teacher Recommendations closed on March 15, 2020.
  • We will review all completed applications and will be in touch with all applicants by April 7, 2020.
  • Select applicants will be invited to participate in interviews held at several times between January 27 and April 10, 2020.
  • Final selections will be made by April 27, 2020

Applicant Requirements

  • Applicants for the academic year program must be in grades 10, 11, or 12; summer applicants must be entering those grades or their first year of college the following fall.
  • Applicants must live in and attend school in the New York City metro area (includes the five boroughs of New York City, as well as areas of New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey).
  • Applicants must have parent/guardian consent to apply for this program.
  • If accepted, interns must have a valid employment certificate (“working papers”) by the start of the program. For complete information about obtaining working papers, visit: https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/wphmpg.shtm.

Interns with demonstrated financial need may be offered a stipend to participate. All applicants attending NYC high schools will be considered for this opportunity. Unpaid internships will be provided for all other accepted students, with the option to receive community service hours or school credit.

Summer Youth Employment Program

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TEEN CAREER CONNECTION AT THE WEST SIDE YMCA

Please read the following thoroughly before completing the application.

1. The application opens on Monday, December 14th and closes on Friday, March 8th at 11:59 PM.

2. It must be completed in one sitting - you may not resume a partially completed application once you exit the browser.

3. Paper copies of the application will not be accepted.

4. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed under any circumstances. We highly encourage applicants to print out the PDF version of the application from the Teen Career Connection website and prepare typed answers prior to starting the online application (see under 'Apply' tab).

*Please note that submitting multiple applications may affect your candidacy.

In order to qualify for the 2019 Teen Career Connection program, you must:

• be a current sophomore, junior or senior in H.S or enrolled in a HSE/Alternative Program.

• be between the age of 15 and 19, at the time of application.

• currently, live within in the 5 boroughs.

Applicants must be available for the following dates:

*March 13 - 20 (Group Interviews)* March 24 - April 5 (Individual Interviews)

* June 1 or 5 - Parent Orientation June 24 -July 5 Training Week July 8 - August 16 (Internship Placement)** September 9 (Portfolio Event)**

*Interviews scheduled on school days will be held in the evening.

**Seniors going away to college may be allowed 3 college-related absences and exemption from the portfolio event. If you have any questions regarding the information above, please contact Greg Mateo at gmateo@ymcanyc.org/212.912.2665.

APPLY HERE

ThurgoodMarshall-Sum-Law-Inst-2019-20.pdf

Paid law internship for high school students: Teachers in high schools are asked to encourage students interested in law to apply for the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program, an intensive paid internship program that places New York City public high school students with legal employers for the summer and exposes them to the legal profession. Applicants must submit copies of their transcript, working papers, a resume and a recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counselor. They must also supply a document detailing their availability for an interview at the City Bar (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., after school hours or during spring break). Students must also write a 300-500 word essay on why they would like to participate in the program and describe how at least one of Justice Thurgood Marshall's accomplishments aligns with their goals. The application deadline is Jan. 3. For more information, see the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program flier. For full requirements and to submit an application, use the online form.