SUMMER LAB INTERSHIP (The Zuckerman Institute’s Brain Research Apprenticeships)(UNPAID)

WHO: High School students

WHAT: The Zuckerman Institute’s Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC) program prepares today’s youth to become tomorrow’s scientists. BRAINYAC provides high-schoolers with an immersive, hands-on summer research experience in a Columbia laboratory.  We emphasize opportunities to connect with real scientists, learn key skills required to work in a research environment, and become part of the Columbia University community.

WHERE: N/A 

WHEN: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 31, 2024

HOW: https://calendar.aiany.org/2024/08/20/architecture-and-design-college-fair-2024/

TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID)

WHO: High School students ages 15 & up in 10-12th Grade

WHAT: Teen CTeen Council is a job development program for NYC teens interested in the media arts who want a behind-the-scenes look at how a media museum works. As a part of the Teen Digital Media Innovators program, Teen Council members curate and program public events for youth, including film festivals, media workshops, and more. This paid opportunity includes mentorship from museum media educators, filmmakers, actors, and museum programmers. MoMI’s Teen Council was created in 2015 as a workforce development initiative for youth that increases the presence of teen voices in the Museum’s programming and education offerings.ouncil is a job development program for NYC teens interested in the media arts who want a behind-the-scenes look at how a media museum works. As a part of the Teen Digital Media Innovators program, Teen Council members curate and program public events for youth, including film festivals, media workshops, and more. This paid opportunity includes mentorship from museum media educators, filmmakers, actors, and museum programmers. MoMI’s Teen Council was created in 2015 as a workforce development initiative for youth that increases the presence of teen voices in the Museum’s programming and education offerings. 

WHERE: 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

WHEN: Council Members meet November through May on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Members must commit to all meeting dates, including one Friday afternoon/evening (5/9/25) in May.  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, October 18, 2024

HOW: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=WHD60MhfiUq6W-L6ufpYqiiGoxcYeAdGmnQFl-g47vJURTkxTjFONTBEWkhQTTFZNkJGVjNINjAwSy4u&route=shorturl

NARRATIVE LAB PROGRAM (UNPAID)

WHO: High School Students 13 to 19 years old 

WHAT: The Narrative Lab is a free filmmaking workshop open to beginner young filmmakers who have distinguished themselves artistically and want to continue to hone their skills as filmmakers.

The Narrative Lab is a 7-month program that will equip participants with skills in screenwriting, producing, editing, cinematography, and sound. During this program, participants will produce short narrative films that are written, directed, produced, and edited by you!

WHERE: 540 President St, Suite 2F Brooklyn, NY 11215

WHEN: Workshop Dates: 4:30 - 6:30 PM 

Every Monday & Wednesday from November 12th, 2024 - May 20th, 2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 19, 2024

HOW: https://reelworks.typeform.com/to/cWp8gidh?typeform-source=mail.google.com

DISNEY ACADEMY FOR STUDENT LEAD (PAID)

WHO: High School students between 13 and 19 years old

WHAT: Each spring, 100 exceptional young people arrive at the Disney Dreamers Academy with ambition, excitement and hopes for the future. Four days later, they return home with the motivation, guidance and skills to help make those dreams come true.

Why Attend?

• Get energized by mentors who blazed their own trails to success.

• Expand your horizons at career workshops.

• Develop skills—like interviewing, networking and even dressing for success—that give you an edge in the workplace.

• Receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations and theme park tickets for yourself and a parent or guardian.

WHERE: N/A

WHEN: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 31, 2024

HOW: https://calendar.aiany.org/2024/08/20/architecture-and-design-college-fair-2024/

L.O.V.E. MENTORING PROGRAM (UNPAID)

WHO: High School students

WHAT: The L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program is delivered during the academic year in Health Studies or aligned classes in partner public schools across NYC.

L.O.V.E. is implemented as a class for girls only with a specific curriculum that covers social emotional content and addresses health standards. During the academic year, mentors and mentees participate in weekly, hour-long sessions guided by a curriculum that consists of four core components: mental health, reproductive health, college and career readiness.

Through a series of structured mentoring and group activities that concentrate on personal empowerment, boosting academic performance, and college and career access, L.O.V.E. serves as a platform where young women can actually believe that they are capable of achieving their dreams.

WHERE: 1460 Broadway New York, NY 10036

WHEN: October 24 and November 7, 2024 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 31, 2024

HOW: https://calendar.aiany.org/2024/08/20/architecture-and-design-college-fair-2024/

THE MET MUSEUM INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: High School Student in grades 10th-11th

WHAT: The Met High School Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students who are two to three years from graduating high school (in grade 10 and 11) or obtaining their High School Equivalency, and who, on the application deadline date, either reside in or attend a high school or home school in New York City. This program allows students to connect with art, museums, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills, network, and gain work experience.

WHERE: 1460 Broadway New York, NY 10036

WHEN: 40 hours total. Approximately 2 to 4 hours per week from February 10 to June 13 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 28, 2024

HOW: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/3wfdq0bpmw