The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) connects NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Participants have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, as well as gain workplace readiness skills. 

Click here for the application link. Also see this checklist for important document you will need to turn in with your application.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for the 2022 High School Summer Internship Program. The application, which is open to current sophomores, juniors, and seniors, whom live or go to school in Manhattan is open from January 31st – March 18th, 2022 at 5 pm. This rigorous internship will provide an insider’s view of the criminal justice system. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in workshops and discussions about criminal justice, civic engagement, leadership, and more. 

For more information on eligibility and application requirements, visit: https://www.manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship/.

Also feel free to stop by the Student's CHOICE Center (Room 204) if you need help with the application.

The Forest Project Internship -  has engaged countless New York City youth in ecological restoration and urban ecology since its inception in 1981. This paid summer internship gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to learn about ecology in an urban setting. Throughout the summer, interns gain hands-on field experience and participate in dynamic, field-based coursework. To Apply click here. Application due date March 3rd

Arts, Community and Environmental Stewards - Wave Hill’s Art, Community and Environmental Stewards (ACES) program offers a year-long paid internship that invites young people ages 16 to 20 to explore the connections between community engagement and nature-informed arts education. Interns work together to imagine and share new possibilities for their relationships to community and the environment using lessons provided by nature, and apply them to art making and storytelling. Interns work to foster connections to land and culture with Family Art Project participants, as they address their own histories, experiences and legacies as young people affecting social and environmental change in New York City. To Apply Click here. Application due date March 3rd

Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship - WERM interns take on different responsibilities over the course of 14 months, growing into independent researchers by the end of the program. During their first summer, interns participate in two college-level courses and engage in forest restoration. Throughout the academic year, interns build their knowledge of New York City's natural areas and learn important research skills through workshops and field trips. In the spring and following summer, interns take a third college-level course and work together with scientist-mentors to conduct research on an ecological topic before presenting their research at graduation. To Apply click here.  Application due date March 3rd.

Explore how women across the spectrum of race, class, and sexuality exercised power and effected change. Be a digital changemaker and create your own websites to share powerful stories about women in history!

• Research historical figures and events that continue to impact young people today.

• Pair program and collaborate with other teens learning to code.

• Learn coding (including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to design and build your own digital projects—including websites and online exhibitions.

• Get mentored by a wide range of women leaders in technology, and learn about career options!

• For NYC high school students, grades 9–12 who self-identify as women.

Tech Scholars Programs are offered on a pay-what-you-want basis. 

To apply click here. Dealine: March 5, 2023

The Met High School Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students who are in grades 10 and 11. This program allows students to connect with art, museums, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills, network, and gain work experience. They are committed to addressing diversity in arts, museums, and creative careers. They are seeking interns with diverse backgrounds and interests who are excited about sharing their skills and ideas. Students who are members of groups that are historically underrepresented in these fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

This internship experience is not limited to young people who have a passion for art! The High School Internship Program allows you to connect one-on-one and in small cohorts with Museum professionals in a number of related fields, including editorial, marketing, social media, education, and more. During your time at The Met, you have the chance to find the intersection of your interests as you gain insights from peers and professionals.

The application requires:

-Completed application form

-Short essay responses

-One letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, or another adult who is not related to you who can write about why you would be a great intern for The Met. Good choices are your coach or mentor, the leader of an after-school program or activity you do, or a supervisor from a previous internship or work experience.

To apply click here Deadline: March 10, 2023

In the 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), high school students attend live, virtual classes sponsored by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, and Accenture. SIP students will get an Introduction to Game Design. This year’s program will focus on beginner to intermediate CS concepts, the iterative design process, UX design basics, and introduce students to tech industry!

Current 9th-11th graders

2-week virtual program

$300 needs-based grant provided (for eligible students in the United States

Please click here for more information and to apply.

Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, a 10-week curriculum administered by trained college student coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, scholarship application support, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need.

Programs are offered during the fall, spring, and summer and are built upon close partnerships with colleges, high schools and community organizations. This term, our virtual program includes:

• Intensive online SAT preparation with flexible online class schedule

• Dedicated mentorship from college students who serve as coaches

• Coaches matched with small student groups to support learning

• Diagnostic SAT exams

• Assistance with the college application process, financial aid, and scholarships support

• Flexible ways to learn and engage with your coach

Click here for the application

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

Overview: Two-week program (From July 6th to July 22nd) supporting rising seniors (juniors) in their college application process.

Main Goals: At the end of the program, juniors (rising seniors) will

• Create a personal essay for college

• Get an overview on college financial aid programs and their qualifications

• Explore a variety of colleges and formulate a college list

• Plan out their senior year 

Programming:

• In-Person programming with interactive techniques to engage the student

• Games and videos to explain the college process

o   College tours to learn more about different colleges and universities

o   Guest speakers to get more insider knowledge of specific college programs

     o   College Essay Workshop with support in revision

o   1:1 college counseling to create an individualized senior year plan 

$200 stipend will be awarded upon the completion of the program requirements.

Application Deadline: June 24, 2022. 

Summer Bridge Application: https://forms.office.com/r/bG0NY41RcM

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

Manhattan College is hosting the 2023 Summer Program for Minority and Women High School Students interested in Engineering and Science. The following topics will be discussed:

• Applying to College/Financial Aid

• Presentations/labs in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Computer, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics

• Related Medical, Law, Education Career Opportunities

• Robotics, Green Buildings, Geotech, Computer Aided Design, Group Projects, SAT Prep 

For more information and to apply click here. Deadline April 24, 2023

GOALS for Girls Summer Intensive at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a free academic science program for current NYC eighth and ninth grade girls of all experiences.

GOALS stands for "Greater Opportunities Advancing Leadership and Science."

The GOALS for Girls Summer Intensive runs Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm from Monday, July 10 to Friday, August 11, 2023.

Click here to Register 

The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program where students learn how to code through web design and web development. Throughout the program students will learn industry-aligned technical and professional skills, gaining knowledge of key coding languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

During the final week of the program, students will put their knowledge to the test and work in teams to create and present a final website during the end-of-program Demo Day Competition.

​Most sessions will be hosted via Zoom and students who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 stipend.

​No prior experience required.  Access to laptop and/or desktop recommended. 

For more info and to apply click here. Deadline: May 15th

BALi’s mission is to inspire youth, including youth from underrepresented groups, such as female-identifying, LGBTQI and gender-expansive individuals, to become effective, dynamic and visionary 21st century leaders as well as active and creative participants in civic, political, corporate and community life. This program provides the skills set and the social-emotional learning needed by the current generation of young women, men and gender-expansive youth, to gain the knowledge and the confidence needed to become leaders in all circles of life.

*The summer program is open to all youth, ages 13-21 years old, residing in or from NYC metropolitan area. There are no academic or skills criteria, however there is an application and a short interview that follows as part of the selecting process. Priority is given to youth coming from underserved neighborhoods and or schools.

To apply and to receive more information click here.

The Octavia Project Summer Institute is a free summer workshop program based in Brooklyn for young women and trans, nonbinary, and/or gender non-conforming youth ages 14-18 to bridge their love of science fiction, writing, art, and technology!

Their 5 week program runs from July 5 – August 4, 2022. We meet four days a week—Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—from 12:30pm-4:30pm. We are planning to host an in-person Summer Institute for 2022 in Brooklyn, should COVID regulations allow. 

To apply click here

Who should Apply:

• High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors

• College freshmen in good standing and on track for promotion in June

Programming includes:

• Six-week internship placements in hospitals and community-based health centers and organizations

• Weekly didactic sessions with health professionals and field trips

• Exposure to health careers and community health issues

Participation criteria:

• Student must be between 16-22 years of age at start of program

• Student must attend school or live in Manhattan or Staten Island

• Student must be interested in a career in the health field

• Student must provide two recommendations; one from a teacher or faculty member.

Apply here. Deadline: March 19, 2023

Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) provides a six week summer placement opportunity for students entering their and freshmen and sophomore years in college, who have expressed an interest in the health field. Students are exposed to a variety of careers in the health fields as well as to health issues affecting their communities.

Students will intern at their designated sites three days per week for five hours per day, with mandatory didactic sessions once per week. These sessions encompass a full day and include lectures, field trips, and other health related activities. At the end of the program, students will be required to attend a closing ceremony and present a final project. 

Eligibility and additional info:

• Students between 16-22 years of age on or July 5, 2023 (entering Junior or

• Must attend school and/or reside in Bronx or Westchester Counties

• Application Deadline: March 19, 2022

Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Scheduled to take place from July 17 through August 12, 2022, this summer’s program features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest while discovering all that the Adelphi University has to offer. Both credit-bearing and non-credit certificate options are available. Explore our program pages to find the right option for you and apply today!

This opportunity is no longer available, please check back next summer

Teen Sailing Camp: New program for older students (ages 14-17)

udson River Community Sailing (HRCS) is a non-profit youth development and community sailing organization with locations in Chelsea and Inwood. We develop leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through partnerships with public schools, and our diverse and vibrant community sailing center provides maritime education and recreation to the city at large. Core to our work is the belief that everyone can learn to sail, and that sailing provides a unique opportunity for growth and discovery.

Students will follow the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Curriculum and develop their leadership skills. Optional $50 fee to receive a US Sailing Basic Keelboat Book and Certification (multiple choice test required to obtain certification).

This program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. 

This opportunity has a fee but scholarships are available.

This opportunity is no longer available, please check back next summer

SCHF has taken 50 young leaders, given them access to 100 acres and ask them to explore what it means to live a healthier life. Engaged throughout high school, leaders emerge holistically healthier and better equipped to take on the challenges that face our communities and world. At SCHF, we subscribe to a Theory of Evolutionary Leadership and offer opportunities for internships and jobs where campers can receive training, learn applicable skills, develop as leaders, and be rewarded for their diligence and hard work.  

Chose one of two camps:

1. Food Leadership Camp (July 2nd - 13th - Girls, July 15-26th - Boys)- An unforgettable experience for anyone who loves to cook, wants to learn how or start a restaurant someday. Campers will learn about the food service industry by launching their own Pop-Up Restaurant.  This camp is for boys and girls entering grades 9-12. 

2. Leadership Camp fir High School Girls (July 16th - 27th, 2022) - The time is now for brilliant young leaders to help shape the world! Campers explore issues big and small, then plan and host a leadership summit with established leaders from around New York. 

This opportunity is no longer available, please check back next summer

The American Debate League will be hosting their 5th annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp. The camp runs from June 28-August 27.

Topics for each camp are as follows:

• Public Speaking and Public Forum Debate

• Intro and Competitive Speech

• Lincoln Douglas

• Policy Debate

Also the American Debate League is offering 100 Full and Partial Scholarships as part of their Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be offered to those who need help paying for their debate programs.

This opportunity is no longer available, please check back next summer

This two-week camp is taught by Detroit Writing Room and New York Writing Room coaches. The coaches are all award-winning journalists who have worked at publications from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press.     

Over the two weeks, students will report and write their own story on a topic of their choice. They will also be paired with an Editing Coach to receive feedback and editing. On the last day, students will share their stories with the group.

The cost of this program is $499, however underrepresented students who attend high school in New York City are eligible to apply for The Deadline Club Teen Scholarship to attend the virtual journalism camp free of charge. (See Program Application to apply for the scholarship)

Students will also have opportunities to pitch their stories to local publications, including Detour Detroit and Model D.

This summer, there will be one virtual session Monday through Friday:

Virtual Session: Virtual, July 5-16, 2021 (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

To attend the camp, students must have access to a computer to join the sessions via Zoom.

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.

The Seeds of Fortune Inc. Online High School

College Prep Network provides young women

of color an exclusive network to explore develop scholarship and college packages, career skills, and financial literacy through an intensive online preparatory process.

This is a great way for your young women of color who are rising Juniors and Seniors to get ahead and create competitive scholarship and college applications.   

Additionally, they will be provided financial literacy, career exposure through local and corporate initiatives, access to top college partners, step by step prep work, support and more.

Summer Session I:

May 16 - July 6 2021 Sundays, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Weekly) Excluding Holidays 

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.

Street Lab Teens offers New York City youth a chance to support and shape Street Lab’s mission of bringing community-oriented programming to neighborhood public spaces across New York City.

Working closely with Street Lab staff, a team of ten teens will help develop and lead select Street Lab programs, all of which take place outdoors and have been re-designed for COVID.

One focus of this first teen cohort will be Street Lab’s program Street Marker, which uses chalk tools to bring colorful collaborative temporary murals to city streets. Students will propose mural designs, engage public of all ages in creation, and bring their unique voices to this program’s development and execution. Artistic skills are welcomed, but not required!

When:

• Program runs April/May through August, 2021. Admission to the program will be on a rolling basis April 15 through May 1, until slots are filled.

What is expected of you:

• You will help run at least eight deployments of Street Marker or other Street Lab programs (all in-person at outdoor, public locations – see the calendar of events). Deployments are three to four hours.

• Attendance at four virtual monthly meetings.

What you will get:

• a stipend of $300 at the end of the program, contingent upon attendance and participation;

• experience working with Street Lab staff, community partners, and the public, which can translate to great professional/college application experience;

• opportunities to fulfill any school-based community service requirements;

• a fun time collaborating with peers; and

• a new perspective on your city and introduction to new neighborhoods, communities, organizations, and the workings of the city.

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.

Columbia Engineering Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a selective summer high school program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. SHAPE is geared toward local students who have demonstrated an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Each 3-week session offers college-level courses in engineering, which are complemented by electives and workshops.

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.

For students who are interested in journalism, reporting, videography or photography

The Greene Institute is a one-week residential program for aspiring reporters in their sophomore or junior year of high school. The program accepts students from across Long Island and NYC. Students will work closely with staff and faculty from the School of Journalism and hone your reporting skills while you learn to shoot and edit video, produce a news show, and write for a variety of media platforms.

In response to concerns overCovid-19 the 2021 Greene Summer Institute held on  July 18th through July 24th will take place virtually. Under the guidance of professional journalists, students will  work remotely from home to report on important stories and create content for the web. Please note there is a program fee.

For more information and to apply please click here.

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.

AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session (25 hours) pre-college enrichment program that exposes high school students (Grades 9-12) to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and guides them to build a socially impactful project in areas including medicine, astronomy, journalism, finance, and more. Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford and MIT, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. They offer multiple dates and times for their Summer Break program. Students of all backgrounds may apply here (inspiritai.com/apply) by March 31st for Spring/Summer and learn more in their brochure (click here for brochure) or on our website. Please contact Lucas Hornsby at lhornsby@stanford.edu with any questions. Please note there is a $900 program fee.

This opportunity is no longer available check back late spring semester for updates.