Internships/College Preparatory Programs

• Have you ever dreamed of visiting our nation’s capital and learning about how our government works? 

• CHCI has an all-expenses paid leadership experience designed just for Latino high school students. 

• Spend a week exploring Washington, D.C., while creating lasting friendships and wonderful memories. 

• The annual Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference provides a select group of 50 Asian and Pacific Islander seniors and juniors from public, private and charter high schools throughout California with a unique opportunity to gain knowledge of the legislative process, community leadership, and political activism.

• Small group workshops  that are facilitated by Asian Pacific legislative staff, community activists, and business leaders will assist students in developing their leadership and public speaking skills, enhance their cultural awareness and identity, and explore the richness and diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California. 

• Internship Details: $16.04 per hour; Part-time, 20-30 hours/week;  Must apply during application window on (March 6th-13th, 2022)

• Must have a 2.75+ GPA

• Must have transportation to/from job location

• Documentation to verify identity and eligibility to work at Southwest and obtain a security badge

• Information session and Application Prep Webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 @ 3-4 pm

• SCA Scholars begin by attending the two-week Summer Residential Program which provides the opportunity to experience what it is like to live among their peers and study at a private, liberal arts institution.

• Students further their academic preparation by exploring issues of race, class, and gender through an interdisciplinary academic curriculum.

• Participants develop their writing, critical analysis, discussion, and presentation skills under the guidance of Scripps College professors, staff, and undergraduate mentors.

• In addition to the academic program, scholars attend fun and informative workshops, field trips, and participate in recreational athletic or art activities. 

• PAYS scholars attend small classes (approximately 15 students) taught by Pomona College faculty during their summers as rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 

• The mathematics faculty focus on developing scholars' problem solving skills.

• The writing faculty assign college-level material including poetry, journal articles, and textbook selections, all related to a common theme. 

• Rising seniors are given the rare opportunity to engage on a significant research project under the direction of a Pomona College faculty member.

• Year-Round Academic Enrichment and College Guidance Programming is provided

• PAYS Juniors are provided a 10-week comprehensive SAT preparation program through Veritas Prep. 

• Summer Session offers high school students an excellent opportunity to dive into an academic area of interest, explore the intellectual culture at UChicago, and to experience college-level work surrounded by high-achieving and intellectually curious peers. 

• To bring a variety of voices and perspectives to campus, UChicago offers need-based aid  to students interested in participating in Summer Session. 

• In addition to this aid, UChicago also hosts scholarship programs for rural students, students engaged in Hispanic/Latino communities, students who identify as Black/African American, and students whose parents are police officers or firefighters, to provide enhanced financial, academic, and social support in our Summer Session programs.

• Earn $250.00 for attending all 6 virtual classes.

• Learn the necessary skills for becoming a great camp counselor and other options after high school!

• Interns will participate in weekly skills lessons in subjects such as communication, inclusion, mental health, and work readiness.

• An intensive summer program, which connects LA County public high school students with the chance to work in dynamic career areas through paid internships of four or more weeks during their summer break. 

• Students have worked in fields like Arts, Media & Entertainment, Engineering & Tech, Business, Government/Non-Profit/Philanthropy, and Healthcare & Medical Technology.

• The Summer Coding Leadership Academy (SCLA) is FREE 10 week-long flagship program held virtually

• Inner city 9th and 10th grade males will gain skills in coding, market research, and product development to create an app that solves a social problem.

• Students will then compete by presenting their apps in the SCLA Demo Day to judges from Snapchat, Microsoft, and Snorkel AI.

• The winning Demo Day team will win Macbook Pros.

• This is a paid apprenticeship with an hourly pay of $16.54 that runs for 12 weeks, 15 hours per week. 

• Ability to meet new peers and engage with our faculty, students and staff

• College advising and college essay preparation from the USC College Advising Corps.

• Ability to meet new peers and engage with our faculty, students and staff

• To be eligible you must be enrolled in a college, university, college program by Fall 2022

• Applications can be submitted between March 21st - 31st.

• A four-week summer program that brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning at UC Berkeley 

• Hone and develop skills through college-level coursework. 

• Immerse yourself in design studio culture and the college campus experience. 

• Work in a team environment with peers who have similar interests. 

• Build a design portfolio to use when applying to college. 

• Be exposed to actual public policy issues and make a real impact on your world.

•  Earn a certificate of completion and 1-5 units of credit on an official UC Berkeley transcript. 

• A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to students who have been accepted to the program. Students must submit their program application before April 2 to be considered. 

• Analyze selected cases, debate legal issues and participate in both a mock trial and an oral argument;

• Gain an understanding of the real-life aspects of practicing law at a law firm or corporation; and

• Develop contacts with legal professionals and organizations that provide scholarships, internships and mentors; and receive guidance about the college admissions process and financial aid resources.

Goals for this Internship:

• Learn strategies for analyzing and discussing artwork 

• Strengthen leadership and public speaking skills as a student gallery guide

• Work collaboratively and in community with teen peers

• Understand and meet the needs of your audience

• The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national college preparatory and leadership program for graduating high school

seniors that fosters the next 

generation of community

conscious Latino leaders in 

the arts, sciences, and 

humanities via the

Smithsonian Institution and its resources.

• Participate in a weeklong preprofessional and pre-collegiate seminar in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian focusing on Latino perspectives with peers from all over the nation.

• Explore careers in the arts, sciences and humanities and meet Latino Leaders.

• Enhance networking skills and knowledge.

• Participation in the Young Ambassadors Program includes meals and accommodations for the duration of the one-week training seminar, and round-trip travel costs to Washington, D.C.

• Upon completion of the five-week program, participants will receive a $2,000 program stipend. 

• The African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program is for 9th and 10th grade students who are interested in an on-campus, immersion experience at the California State University at Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), in Los Angeles California.

• The CLBC Youth Leadership Programs seek to identify and help prepare the next generation to become community, business, governmental and non-profit organizational leaders in the African-American community.

• The 2022 African-American Leaders for Tomorrow Program takes place from July 20-23 at CSUDH where students will live in the dorms and eat in the dining commons to enhance the "college" experience. 

• Students will learn from professionals and enjoy a variety of workshops, social activities and will participate in civic engagement learning, including mock-legislative activities.

• Be a part of the youth-led conference about self-love, healthy relationships, and your rights to youth advocacy 

• Develop leadership, planning, outreach, and public speaking skills

• Build a network with your peers and public health professionals

• Resume/career building

• Earn incentives

• Work of Art is a college and career exploration program designed to prepare teens with the skills, training, and real-world experience necessary to prepare them for life beyond high school. 

• Eligible teens are high school sophomore and juniors that have an interest in exploring a career in the arts and the creative economy, and a desire for mentorship.

• The application process includes submission of an application form, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and an interview.

• Once accepted, Work of Art students will explore and participate in the following areas: COLLEGE READINESS, CAREER EXPLORATION, and PERSONAL & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

• MedReach is a volunteer outreach organization that aims to provide mentorship to high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. 

• MedReach's goal is to educate high school students throughout Los Angeles County on various healthcare careers including, physician, physician assistant (PA), registered nurse (RN), pharmacist, physical therapy (PT), paramedic, and more.

• Join them for an in-person seminar at UCLA's undergraduate campus!

• The MedReach In-person Seminars are scheduled for Saturday, April 30th and May 21st from 12PM-2PM at UCLA.

• The William C. Velasquez Institute invites 11th and 12th grade students with an interest in the environment to apply for the 2022 Eco Intern Summer Program.

• Takes place on May 14th, May 21st, and June 25th. 

• This hands on internship program includes outdoor field activities and technological training focusing on areas along the Los Angeles River and conserving marine environment through experiential training.

• Transportation and stipend  will be included for students who participate.

• The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program where you will learn how to code through web design and web development

• The program will teach industry-aligned technical and professional skills and help you gain knowledge of key coding languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

• This program runs between July 2022 and August 2022.

• No prior coding experience required!

• AOT prioritizes students that self-identify as African American / Black, Hispanic / Latinx, woman and/or girls, gender non-conforming and/or non-binary and/or agender, LGBTQIA+

• Upon completion of TECH360 you will receive a $500 stipend AND priority eligibility into AOT's Tech Flex Leaders program!

• Each student is paired with their own graduate mentor for the summer to complete a research project in the mentor's specialty. At the end of the summer, students present their project results as a poster in a public symposium (open to friends and family!).

• Every week, students will attend a seminar on different topics designed to help them with applying to college, find scholarships, become a successful college student, and identify career options in STEM fields. Lunch is provided if in-person.

• This students have the opportunity to attend Catalina Island Weekend at USC Wrigley Institute and visit the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA.

•  The Scholars Program oversees the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) and the Honors to Honors programs with UCLA and UCI which are some of the largest and most successful “priority admissions consideration” programs around.  

• Scholars students receive priority enrollment each semester along with workshops intended to prepare students for transfer, as well as access to specialized Counselors.

• Paid summer work experience at Kaiser Permanente facilities throughout California

• Variety of health care and health care support jobs available

• As a SYEP student, you’ll be paid for your time, working in one of the  departments while learning about careers in health care.

•  You can earn up to 10 Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) units.

• Free Summer classes for 9th and 10th graders

• You can choose any week or weeks of your choice to participate in the program

• Hours for the program vary from 10 am-3pm 

• The California Latinx Capitol Association Foundation (CLCAF) is proud to announce its annual Internship Program. 

• Every year, a group of students have the opportunity to intern for an Assembly member, State Senator, or an advocacy organization in Sacramento, CA.

• The CLCAF Internship Program strives to provide students, a chance to gain a meaningful professional experience in public service. 

• CLCAF interns are trained, mentored, and supported by experienced Capitol staff. 

• Program participants are also given professional and academic development workshops along with educational webinars. 

• At the conclusion of the internship, students will receive a scholarship and CLCAF will host a virtual ceremony for the students and their family to recognize their work and contributions. 

• Student must be:

  •  attending a high school

  • Be available to intern 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship program

  • Have an interest in public policy, government, or community service

• Brave Trails is fully accredited, overnight, leadership focused summer camp designed just for LGBTQ teens, ages 12-18. 

• Camp Brave Trails is dedicated to creating a space where LGBTQ youth can find their people, place, and passion. 

• Camp Brave Trails is designed to be a haven for LGBTQ youth, where they can build community, meet supportive adult mentors, and gain leadership skills.

• A financial assistance program is available to support campers who come from low-income households and are experiencing high levels financial hardship.