BROOKLYN LIBRARY BOOKMATCH TEEN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High School students grades 9-12

WHAT: Learn the art of recommending books from librarians, book selectors, publishers and authors, and offer a readers’ advisory service exclusive to teens. Represent BPL at events and select books to be added to the Library’s collection!  Program takes place weekly Wednesdays in November and December for training, followed by bimonthly meetings and live book matching at BPL events through early June. The program is in person at Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

WHEN: Eight weekly Wednesdays in November and December for training, followed by 2-3 times a month and live book matching at BPL events through early June.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 21, 2024

HOW: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/application-bookmatch-teen

STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP AT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY(PAID)

WHO: High School students entering grades 10, 11, or 12.

WHAT: The New-York Historical Society (N-YHS) is now accepting applications from students in grades 10–12 for the 2024-25 academic year cohort of the Student Historian Internship  Student Historian Internship Program. Student Historians use the resources of N-YHS to conduct in-depth research and share their scholarship through the production of creative digital projects that serve as public educational resources. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about the museum, library, digital humanities, and history fields, while working collaboratively with fellow students to develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills. All interns receive a $700 stipend upon successful completion of the internship. Participation in this program can be used to fulfill the extracurricular requirement for the New York State Education Department’s Seal of Civic Readiness.

WHERE: 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street) New York, NY 10024

WHEN: October 23, 2024 through June 11, 2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications are due by September 22, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. 

A small group of select applicants will be invited to participate in online group interviews between October 1–7, 2024.

Final selections will be made by October 8, 2024.

HOW:https://apply.interfolio.com/147269

SADIE NASH LEADERSHIP PROJECT COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM (PAID) 

WHO: High School students graduating in 2025; identify as a young woman or gender expansive young person

WHAT: Nash U is a program to support you in determining what the best plans are for YOU after high school, with a focus on the college process. Our staff will help you through building your college list, applying to college, writing your college essay, applying for scholarships/financial aid, connecting with folks who have careers you're interested in, AND more.*STIPEND: Participants are eligible to receive an end-of-year stipend up to $200 based on attendance and the submission of college deliverables. In addition, Sadie Nash will cover costs UP TO $100 for ANY application expense, including application fees, score report fees, college deposits, and SAT test costs.

WHERE: 4 West 43rd Street, Suite 502. New York, New York 10036

WHEN: NASH U NEWARK and NASH U NYC MEETS: from October to May

1) Thursdays (4:30-6:30pm, in-person), October - December

2) Saturdays (11am-2pm, in-person) from November - December (with the exception of select dates and holiday breaks)

3) Workshops once a month (Saturdays) from January - May

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 25, 2024

HOW: https://sadienashleadershipproject.my.salesforce-sites.com/application

 THE EMPOWER FELLOWSHIP SOCIAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP (PAID)

WHO: High school students between the ages of 15- 19 and living in New York City

WHAT: The EMPOWER Fellowship program at YA-YA is rooted in the foundation of social justice advocacy; that we, ourselves, must take an active role in our own growth. Empower focuses on identity development, self-esteem, confidence building, and leadership training. Throughout the spring, Empower fellows will complete an intensive program that focuses on the following: (I) Self Awareness & Identity Development, (II) Social Justice & Unlearning, (III) Action & Allyship (IV) Action Project. During the Action Project stage, young folks will get the opportunity to engage in an advocacy project of their choice.

WHERE: 135 W 36th St. PH, New York, NY 10018.

WHEN: The Empower Fellowship will take place every Monday and Wednesday from 

4:30-6:30pm from October 4th until March 24th. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 1st, 2024

HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEGI4h6y-3uTcj696EZ3n7AK7WOzSg-MQZ2-jQNnzTtFKA_g/viewform

Tech4Positive Futures Internship (PAID)

'WHO: Any student in grades 10-12

WHAT: Tech4Positive Futures is partnering with Capgemini and W!SE to run an internship for high school students. Join to be mentored by professionals in top companies and brainstorm ideas to address climate change by competing in groups to pitch your ideas to a panel of judges. All participants will receive a stipend of $575 upon full completion of the internship, along with a branded T-shirt and Tumbler. Additionally, winners at the national and regional level are eligible to win more including an iPad, MacBook, headphones, and more!

WHERE: 3-5 PM in Rm 747

WHEN: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/10

HOW: See Ms. Jamil in Rm 706 to sign up!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 4, 2024