SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP) PAID

WHO: High School Students ages 14-24

WHAT: SYEP will give youth a unique opportunity to explore their interest and discover new ones through: contacts. Project-Based Learning: NYC Teens aged 14-15 learn about career opportunities and make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities

Work Experiences: Young people aged 16–24 improve their work readiness skills and explore career pathways through paid summer jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC

Career Exploration: Flex your research skills and discover new career possibilities.

WHERE: NYC

WHEN: You can select your schedule with the supervisor

DEADLINE: February 27th, 2026

HOW: https://application.nycsyep.com 

NOVAEDGE DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING (UNPAID)

WHO: Current 9th, 10th, 11th Graders

WHAT: NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering is a one-week, on-campus program to introduce a diverse population of students from different ethnic and social backgrounds to the traditional fields of engineering, including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Students also will be introduced to unique aspects of Villanova’s College of Engineering, which include international service learning, Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments are taught by Villanova Engineering faculty, and daily guest speakers will bridge academia and industry. During the evening, students will enjoy fun and engaging activities with resident assistants and also work on any assigned engineering projects.  

In addition to this introduction to engineering, the NovaEdge program includes a presentation on the college admissions process.

Participants stay on campus during this one-week summer program.

Parents/guardians are responsible for student transportation to and from campus. Villanova University will provide transportation for students who arrive on an airport flight only.

The program cost of $775 must be paid in full once the student is selected into the program.

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.

- Students will stay in a student hall on main campus.

WHERE: On Campus at 800 E. Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085

WHEN: One-week, on-campus program from July 12-19, 2025

Program Details

DEADLINE: February 15, 2026

HOW: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/engineering/villanova-engineering-experience/STEM-Outreach/novaedge.html 

SUMMER EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDENT PROGRAM 

WHO: Currently enrolled as a high school junior; Legally authorized to work in the United States; A 3.5 grade point average in science subjects; Must be 14 or older by June 2025

WHAT: Founded in 2010, the Summer Student Program is designed for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences. Students will have a chance to take part in an 8-week, biomedical or computational lab-based internship in a Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) research lab. Students are paired with a mentor who supervises their activities, helping them develop appropriate technical skills. Over the course of the internship, students complete a self-directed project that supports the Principal Investigator’s overall research objectives. Through participation in laboratory meetings and program sessions, students are exposed to a variety of people within their assigned laboratories and MSK community. Students receive a stipend of $1,200 for the summer. Housing is not provided.

WHERE: Memorial Sloan Kettering

WHEN: February 7, 2026 by 8:00 a.m. EST

HOW: https://admissions.mskcc.org/portal/apply-at-mskcc?ts=1733107579268&source_id=4101320414442561&utm_source=null&utm_medium=null&utm_campaign=null&utm_term=null&utm_content=null&ts=1738550471345&source_id=8801732378328629&utm_source=null&utm_medium=null&utm_campaign=null&utm_term=null&utm_content=null 

CREATIVE ARTWORKS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High School School students ages 14-18

WHAT: We are offering a paid after-school Character Design internship in partnership with Creative Art Works on campus at UAG. This opportunity is for students who have not participated in this internship before. There are 25 spots total, so space is limited. This is a great opportunity to build creative skills, develop portfolio work, and gain paid professional experience.

Please reach out to Miss Moore or Miss Palumbo to secure a spot. 

Character Design (1st Time Students) Room 747

• February 2026: 4, 5, 11, 12, (No Class Feb 16-20th, midwinter recess) 25, 26

• March 2026: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

• Culminating Event: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Advanced Illustration & World building (Students that did this internship last year and are continuing the program) Room 747

• April 2026: 1, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

• May 2026: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20

• Culminating Event: Thursday, May 28, 2026

WHERE: UAG Room 747

WHEN: The internship meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM, starting February 4 through March 26, 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP

HOW: Please reach out to Miss Moore or Miss Palumbo to secure a spot.