Drawing All-Stars: Expanded (PAID)

WHO: 9th and 10th Highschool Students

WHAT: Drawing All-Stars is a FREE 2.5 year pre-professional fellowship for high schoolers in grades 9th and 10th led by Teen Art Salon in partnership with The Drawing Center. Focusing on New York City’s next generation of artists, the program supports teens to expand their drawing practices, amplify their artistic ambitions, and pursue creative career endeavors.

Over the two and a half year period participants will develop a portfolio, craft individual style and a critical voice, and build a diverse body of major works through uninterrupted studio time.

A stipend of $500 will be included each year for full participation.

Young artists are provided the pre-professional fellowship from February 2025 - June 2027, which will include:1. 600 hours of arts instruction over the course of the two and a half year program, including drawing classes, independent studio time, and field trips;2. the opportunity to meet and learn from local artists, curators, and students at fine arts colleges;3. developing polished portfolios of visual art and applying to competitive art colleges; and4. exhibiting work in the Drawing Center’s annual spring exhibition.

WHEN: Sessions for the following school years will be similar, meeting twice per week and take place from February 2025 - June 2027. 

WHERE: 2728 Thomson Ave. WS6, Long Island City, NY 11101 inside the Arris Lofts on the 1st floor. Accessible by the E, M, G, & 7 trains at Court Square. N, W, and R trains at Queens Plaza.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 23, 2024 

HOW: http://www.teenartsalon.com/programming

Computer Science for All Pathfinders Internship (PAID)

WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders (but priority is given to students not in CTE schools)

WHAT: What is the Pathfinders Internship Program? CS4All’s Pathfinders Internship Program provides New York City high school students with their first workplace experience in computer science. The 4-month internship runs throughout the Spring and Summer of 2025, totaling 70 hours. Students will complete 60 hours of paid, hands-on industry work experience with host sites plus an additional 10 hours of mandatory work readiness and career preparation training (unpaid).

How much will I be paid and how often? Students are paid bi-weekly at minimum wage ( $16.50/hr for duration of this internship).

WHEN: The Spring 2025 cohort will run from March 2025 to June 2025 for a total of 70 hours.

WHERE: 2728 Thomson Ave. WS6, Long Island City, NY 11101 inside the Arris Lofts on the 1st floor. Accessible by the E, M, G, & 7 trains at Court Square. N, W, and R trains at Queens Plaza.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 27, 2024 

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PPESMtgNtgQqvZoZBOgg3b5X1OX_A5fGtoJ7Xtc_14KwbQ/viewform

Mechanics & Electronics Saturday Program (PAID)

WHO: Students in High School, grades 9 - 12

WHAT: Cooper Union STEM Saturdays is offering a workshop for builders and tinker, this workshop will help you bring your ideas to life. From modeling prototypes with 3D printers to designing circuits to making your creations move, your inner creator will have the opportunity to build a solid inventor’s toolkit. Program Dates: 4 weeks January 18, 2025 - February 8, 2025. 

Cost:Full financial assistance is available! Students of families earning below the 2024 New York Area Median Income of $112,961, can receive a full fee waiver to attend at no cost and will be provided a MetroCard.  All students attending STEM Saturdays will receive lunch and snacks.

WHEN: 4 weeks January 18, 2025 - February 8, 2025. 

WHERE: 30 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 12, 2024 

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PPESMtgNtgQqvZoZBOgg3b5X1OX_A5fGtoJ7Xtc_14KwbQ/viewform

Baruch Kaplan Program (Remote) (UNPAID)

WHO:  Grades 10 and 11, 80 average in Math, Science, English, and overall GPA.

WHAT: Baruch STEP Academy, in our partnership with Kaplan Test Prep Services, aims to provide students with intensive preparation for the May or June SAT exam. New York State STEP Programs have negotiated a special agreement with Kaplan to offer their courses at a discounted rate. Those fees, however, are still beyond the Baruch STEP budget and thus we are asking students and their families for a fee of $175 per student ($169 fee for Kaplan and $6 administrative fee for JP Morgan and RFCUNY) for Kaplan’s 9-session SAT prep course. We do not ask for fees lightly but feel that the value is worth the cost for such an important test in the students’ academic career.  

Students are encouraged to complete their applications soon as possible. Since the Kaplan Scholars course is designed for juniors who are planning on taking the May or June 2025 SAT exams, we will prioritize juniors on a first-come basis. Once admitted, we will request the $175 payment to be made to the Baruch STEP Academy account (details to follow). 

WHEN: March 10 - April 7, Mondays & Wednesdays from 7pm -9pm

WHERE: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 20, 2024 

HOW: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29MfrH3jkie7OMC?Q_CHL=qr

The Baruch College STEP Academy (In-Person) (UNPAID)

WHO:  Grades 10 and 11, 80 average in Math, Science, English, and overall GPA.

WHAT: The Baruch College STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) Academy is a New York State Education Department-funded pre-college program for middle and high school students interested in pursuing careers in the STEM professions. This seminar is designed to provide students with the opportunity to create research projects based on their interests. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, presentation methods, and performing scholarly research. 

WHEN: In-Person programs will operate over 12 Saturday sessions from January 25th – April 26th. Semester breaks: February 22nd and April 19th

WHERE: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  December 20, 2024 

HOW: https://step.baruch.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2024/11/Spring-2025-Recruitment-Flyer.pdf