PRE-TEACHING INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: High school students in 10th,11th,12th grade who have scored 80 or higher on a Regents

WHAT: The STEM Saturdays program provides an opportunity for students who have little to no exposure to STEM extracurricular programs, in order to support students in generating a positive STEM identity of themselves and their skillsets within various STEM strands. Within each class, students are immersed in project-based learning environments that develop their design thinking, problem-based learning, and critical thinking skills.

Below are the STEM Saturdays courses we are offering during the 2025-26 academic year:

3D Printing Meets Wearable Tech & Design

We Need Your Help! Mechanics & Electronics for Emergency Response—What If Your Invention Could Help Save Lives in Our City?

Swift in Motion: App Development Essentials

The Shape of Sound: Instrument Design

WHERE: The Cooper Union's School of Engineering, 41 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003

WHEN: Classes meet in person on Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm

DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP

HOW: See Mr. Traversa in Room 628-C if interested

BROOKLYN LIBRARY BOOKMATCH TEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High School students grades 9-12

WHAT: Learn the art of recommending books from librarians, book selectors, publishers and authors, and offer a readers’ advisory service exclusive to teens. Represent BPL at events and select books to be added to the Library’s collection!  Program takes place weekly Wednesdays in November and December for training, followed by bimonthly meetings and live book matching at BPL events through early June. The program is in person at Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

WHEN: Eight weekly Wednesdays in November and December for training, followed by 2-3 times a month and live book    

             matching at BPL events through early June.

             Select applicants will be invited for an interview, which will take place on either October 15, 16 or 17 at 

             Central Library after school. Please save the date and check your email and junk mail for our reply on or  

             before Friday, October 10. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 22nd, 2025

HOW: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/application-bookmatch-teen

SADIE NASH LEADERSHIP PROJECT COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM (PAID) 

WHO: High School students who identify as a young woman or gender expansive young person

WHAT: Sadie Nash Leadership Project’s mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women and gender-expansive* youth of color as agents for change in their lives and in the world. Operating at the intersection of love and rigor, we use popular education to build community, critical consciousness, and college and career readiness among participants, who we call Nashers. Our vision is of a world that centers the experiences and leadership of young women and gender-expansive youth of color building on their perspective, commitment, and brilliance to be a healthier, safer, and more just society for us all.

Different Programs offered:

- ELLA Fellowship: Must currently be age 18-22

- Siblinghood Academy: Must currently be in 9 - 12th grade

- Leadership Scholars: Must currently be in 10th or 11th grade (class of 2027 or 2028)

- Nash U: Must currently be in high school or older

WHERE: 4 West 43rd Street, Suite 502. New York, New York 10036

WHEN: Based on Program selected

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 22, 2025 - October 17th, 2025 (Based on program selected)

HOW: https://sadienashleadershipproject.my.salesforce-sites.com/application

CLIMATE AND RESILIENCE EDUCATION TASK FORCE YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE (PAID)

WHO: NYC Highs chool students ages 15-19

WHAT: Our YSC is a community of like-minded high school students who want to advocate for quality climate education for current and future generations of students in New York. Students learn how to:

• Take concrete action to expand access to climate education in NY schools

• Work on a state-level climate education policy campaign

• Help to build a network of youth dedicated to climate justice education

• Communicate with educators, NGOs, policymakers, and other experts in the field

WHERE: Meetings will take place via Zoom to accommodate students from across the five boroughs and New York State,   

              with the possibility of some in-person meetings during the year, and are centered around ongoing climate 

              education-related collaborative projects. 

WHEN:  Participation runs from September to June

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 19th, 2025

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckIlCRUXdW0cxHHdjYEpeWh6ABnHwT2UDhA75vvKEF_Jg3Tg/viewform

FREE YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (PAID) 

WHO: High school students 16 or older

WHAT: Earn while you learn! You’re one click away from starting your journey to become a lifeguard!

 The YMCA’s nationally-recognized Lifeguard Certification program prepares you for one of the most highly demanded jobs in the country.

• Course is free

• 2025 Participants earn a stipend while taking the lifeguard training course 

• Get a new hire bonus when you become certified through our course and join our team  

• YMCA Lifeguard Course allows the use of corrective lenses.

• Minimum age to participate is 16 years old by the final day of the course.

• This is the YMCA Lifeguard v6 Certification.

WHERE: NYC Locations

WHEN: Dates vary based on location 

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt_MPwcOcwhTP0Ob2XHSrqyxcyidftJXFyrAmg3S1TVfLLwA/viewform

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN