NEW YORK CITY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL EXTERNSHIPS  (UNPAID)

WHO: New York City high school students (14–18) 

WHAT: The New York City Center Externship Program introduces students and young adults, ages 14-18, to the many career options available to them in the arts; focusing on creative, technical, design, and administrative arts jobs. Utilizing breaks in the NYC public school year, each session is centered around in-depth, experiential seminars. Under the guidance of City Center staff and artists, participants will have opportunities to explore responsibilities and tasks for a variety of arts jobs and have a greater understanding of non-profit operations. Each program is free and includes daily lunch and complimentary tickets to a City Center production. Upon completition of each session, participants will leave with their own creative project materials. 

WHERE: 130 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019

WHEN: Inside the Rehearsal Room: Creative Careers Feb 18, 19, 20, 2025, 10am-3pm 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm

HOW:https://fs22.formsite.com/nycc/uafg5cokbb/index

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRY PROGRAM (STEP) (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders AND Have an 85 average in Math and Science courses.

WHAT: The Fordham Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is an academic enrichment program designed to prepare underrepresented and economically disadvantaged junior high and high school students (grades 7-12) for college and careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, health careers, and licensed professions, like accounting, law, psychology, social work among other licensed fields.

WHERE: The Summer Intensive is a fully live-remote program. Instruction takes place in our virtual classroom via Zoom and is highly engaging and interactive.

WHEN: The STEP Spring 2025 Program will be held from Saturday, February 15th - Saturday, April 26th, 2025. 

                 Rose Hill - 9:00 AM - 1:40 PM

                Lincoln Center - 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM

            Location(s): Rose Hill - 441 E Fordham Rd, The Bronx, NY 10458

                                 Lincoln Center - 113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, January 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm

HOW: Lincoln Center - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL71j_fQ0iTv4wIzPiYsCYhZ-i_8wJmZr_bDsfK8k6tmnFKQ/viewform

           Rose Hill -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMPshsg1dd0IbvKAcMPwgZ3k9NM7AyTCd-yplmtKeyDnoCFQ/viewform 

CYPHERS FOR JUSTICE (UNPAID)

WHO: High School students ages 14 - 19

WHAT: Cyphers for Justice is a youth and educator development program housed within the Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Urban and Minority Education (GIUME) at Columbia University, Teachers College, and the CUNY College Now Program at Queens College. CFJ apprentices NYC high school youth and educators as critical researchers through the use of hip hop, spoken word, digital literacy, and critical social research methods. Founded within the traditions of Youth Participatory Action Research and hip hop culture, CFJ youth work alongside Columbia University students, professors, and community-based teaching artists to conduct research and present their findings on relevant social issues. 

WHERE: NYC

WHEN: Once accepted, youth must commit to CFJ weekly workshops, which will take place on Fridays from 4:30pm-6:30pm from Friday, February 7 - June 6.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday January 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM

HOW:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepxv-qKHy7V-w31WlD2uyjtPLxj2paHJjCdZdHvC9ahUqUpw/viewform

APOLLO THEATER ACADEMY ARTS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP (PAID) 

WHO: Be a current High School Senior 

WHAT: The Apollo Theater Academy Arts Administration Internship provides high school seniors with a paid opportunity for professional development as they explore administrative and programming careers in the arts and entertainment industries. Through hands-on training and career development workshops, interns gain experience in a real-world work environment while connecting with industry professionals.

WHERE: 253 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

WHEN: March  4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26,  27, April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, May  1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

HOW:  https://apollo.formstack.com/forms/apollo_theater_2024_fall_admin_internship_application_copy?_gl=1*x9hy62*_gcl_au*MTE0Njk2MzkzMC4xNzM2MDMyMzky*_ga*MTIzNTA4MzAyMS4xNzM2MDMyMzky*_ga_G1Y18BVCKG*MTczNjAzMjM5MS4xLjEuMTczNjAzMjQ2MS41NS4wLjA.

CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (UNPAID) 

WHO: Current High School students ages 10-18

WHAT: The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a working committee made up of young leaders who are committed to criminal justice issues and improving police-community relations. Members advise CCRB staff about its efforts to engage young New Yorkers, serve as ambassadors to their communities about the agency, and join team-building activities.

WHERE: NYC

WHEN: TBD

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

HOW:  https://www.nyc.gov/site/ccrb/about/outreach/yac-application.page