CHANCELLOR’S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (CSAC) (UNPAID)

WHO: Highschool Students 

WHAT: The Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC) is recruiting changemakers! Our student members say, “CSAC is not only a group of advocates, but also a community of growth. Everyone is heard, everyone is included.” Apply to join us! No leadership experience is required.

 Are you a student changemaker? CSAC students collaborate with NYC Public School leaders, provide diverse student perspectives on equity in education, and serve as a hub for student voice in decision-making. Our advocacy areas include safety, mental health, diversity and inclusion, and student-teacher relationships. Check out our application for more program information about CSAC. 

FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iqkGwqxMsxH6XhWB-5o1BsKbMfGGhk5C/view 

WHERE: N/A

WHEN: Throughout the School Year

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 26, 2024

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7vb8jDIq2kiyE8CngH_FJfL96m3A78iaOaToPFCKK9jwQog/viewform

SPRING 2025 CCNY STEM PROGRAM (UNPAID)

WHO: Highschool Students  

WHAT: A range of courses will be offered by City College of New York in Spring 2025. Students can earn up to 4 College Now credits. The courses include Human Biology, Financial Management, Startups (App Development or Entrepreneurship), Freshman Composition, Rocketry, Robotics, Designing Electric Skateboards, Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Introduction to Journalism, Ideas of Physics, Applications of Psychology, and Introduction to Game Programming.

FLYER: https://steminstitutenyc.org 

WHERE: 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031.

WHEN: Fully In-Person, Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, February 1st - May 17th, 2025. Time of weekday courses varies.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 7th, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until December 10th, 2024, or until seats are filled.

HOW: https://stem-institute.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/ANLEuu

MEYERHOFF SCHOLARS (UNPAID) 

WHO: High school students in 12th Grade

WHAT: You are invited to apply to join Meyerhoff Scholars, where you will: - Earn a four-year scholarship - Prepare for admission into STEM graduate programs (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) - Benefit from high-impact advising, mentoring, and coaching for academic success - Connect with faculty, peer, and alumni mentros - Engage in meaningful research on campus, across the nation, and around the globe  

WHERE: N/A

WHEN: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Priority deadline: December 1 Final Deadline: January 15 Initial decision letters mailed to program applicants: January 31 Final decision letters mailed to program candidates: April 1 Deadline to accept or decline award offer: May 1

HOW:https://undergraduate.umbc.edu/meyerhoff/

BOTANICAL GARDEN EXPLAINER INTERNSHIP (PAID)  

WHO: All NYC high school students (grades 9–12)

WHAT: Explainers are high school students who have been accepted into a competitive internship program and work as volunteer educators in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Explainers learn about nature and plant science in order to become environmental educators for children and families by exploring the Garden. They commit to a minimum of 125 training and volunteer hours. The Onsite Internship takes place at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. This is a unique, 12-acre outdoor/indoor museum at The New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx, NY). In this innovative space children discover plant science through fun and engaging educational programs. Playful elements such as topiaries and mazes capture children’s imaginations and create an atmosphere of exploration and fun.

WHERE: Our family programs take place in our Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Pop-Up

WHEN: Internship Interview Dates:
Held at GreenSchool in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory from 1–2:30 p.m. Candidates with completed applications will be invited to attend one of the interview dates listed below:

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Additional dates/times may be added if needed

Spring 2025 Intern Orientation:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025; 7 p.m.

Mandatory Intern Training (Attendance required to all training days):
Saturday AND Sunday: March 1, 2, 8, and 9; 10 a.m.–4.15 p.m.

Spring 2025 Weekend Internship:

HOW: https://www.nybg.org/learn/childrens-education/kids-teens/explainers/

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Sunday, December 1, 2024; 11:59 p.m.

MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS FOR MID-WINTER BREAK (PAID)

WHO: Young people ages 14–17 who live within New York City.

WHAT: The B-Side is a program for young people that provides an introduction to different career opportunities in the music industry. Whether participants are aspiring artists or future music-industry leaders, this program will provide essential industry-related skills, along with the opportunity to make connections with performing artists, music-industry executives, accomplished producers, songwriters, and more.

The B-Side curriculum, designed by Carnegie Hall teaching artists and music industry professionals, is supported by guest-speaker panels, field trips, networking events, and more.

Workshops will take place at Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing in Manhattan (154 West 57th Street, New York, 10019).

You will receive a stipend for your participation.

Transportation and food are provided during the program.

WHERE: 154 West 57th Street, New York, 10019

WHEN: Session #1 (Ages 14–17)

• Orientation: February 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM–8 PM

• Intensive: February 17–21, 2025 at 10 AM–4 PM

• Workshops: Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 4, 2025–April 1, 2025

Sessions will be held from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12/04/24

HOW: https://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships#open_pos