HIGH SCHOOL FELLOW RECRUITMENT: CLEAR DIRECTION MENTORING (UNPAID)

WHO: Sophomore to senior year of high school students 

WHAT: Clear Direction Mentoring (CDM) is a FREE mentorship program dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM) fields by providing 1-on-1, group, and peer mentorship support to outstanding high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEMM. 

WHERE: 120 Broadway – 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10271

WHEN: Notified of Acceptance to Program by Sunday, August 23.

• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ORIENTATION AND ALL GROUP EVENTS

• Fellow Orientation - Saturday, August 22 from 11 AM - 12: 30 PM via zoom  

• Group Events and Academies - 1st Saturday of the Month 11 AM - 2 PM

• All events will be in person at various STEMM work environments

  • Inaugural Event - October 3rd

  • November Academy - November 7th

  • December Academy - December 5th

  • January Fun Event - Hangout in-person with your mentor (or a group)!

  • February Fun Event - February 6th

  • March Academy - March 6th

  • April Academy - April 3rd

  • End of the Year Banquet -  May 1st

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Sunday, July 1st at MIDNIGHT. 

HOW: https://cleardirectionmentoring.org/join-us 

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE ONLINE: FOUNDATION STUDIES AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNPAID)

WHO: High school students currently 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

WHAT: The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union is proud to announce our 2025 summer intensive program that features a virtual curriculum accessible to students worldwide. As an institution that is committed to the pursuit of excellence and learning, we view our current circumstances as an opportunity to advance our thinking through radical experimentation between various forms of online engagements, digital interface, virtual modeling and representation techniques. The pleasure of making and experimentation are fundamental to our discovery of architecture and the innovation of the discipline, as well as a deeply thoughtful form of social and cultural dialogue where the imaginary becomes possible.

This five-week intensive is designed to familiarize students with architectural thinking and design while developing a portfolio of projects. Students who attend the program and successfully complete all of the assignments will receive an official Certificate of Completion from The Cooper Union.

WHERE: The Cooper Union

WHEN: July 6 - August 7, 2026 | 5-weeks | Live Synchronous Sessions Monday-Friday, 11AM-2PM EST

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Application Deadline: June 1, 2026. Enrollment Deadline: June 13, 2026

HOW: https://cooper.edu/architecture/summer-programs/hs-introduction-architecture#EACS 

THE FUTURE TEACHERS PROGRAM WITH YOUNG MINDS IN MOTION (PAID)

WHO: High school students 

WHAT: Are you a high school senior interested in becoming a teacher? The Future Teachers Program with Young Minds in Young Minds in Motion

offers a paid, hands-on experience in early childhood and elementary education. Students will work alongside certified educators, attend career development workshops, and receive mentorship to support their journey into the teaching profession. The program is completely free to students and also provides opportunities to earn scholarships for college.

WHERE: It is held on an ongoing basis in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Harlem.

WHEN: Internship would begin Summer 2026 and run through June 2027

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  July, 2026

HOW: https://youngmindsinmotion.com/careers/ 

           To start the application process, email your resume to Niyasha James at niyashaj@youngmindsinmotion.com.

BALI'S JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (PAID)

WHO: Highschool Students living in NYC

WHAT: At BALI we believe that all youth, including female identifying and gender expansive-youth are destined to greatness. Our mission is to inspire them to become effective, dynamic and visionary 21st century leaders as well as active and creative participants in civic, political, corporate and community life. This program provides the skills set and the social-emotional learning needed by the current generation of young women to gain the knowledge and the confidence needed to become leaders in all circles of life. 

• Journey to Leadership is BALI’s signature program, 6 weeks total, 3 separate cohorts on leadership skills and debate training. 

• There are 60 trainees per program, 9:30am- 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.

• Program includes workshops, seminars, speakers, networking and debate labs.

WHERE: HUNTER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS

WHEN: Cohort 1: June 29th - July 10thCohort 2: Jul 13th - July 24th

  Cohort 3: July 27th- August 7th

  Program Hours: Monday- Friday / 9:30AM-3:30PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026

HOW:https://www.abzuginstitute.org/summer-programs

BARUCH ACADEMY STEP PROGRAM RESEARCH ACADEMY (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders with good academic standing with a minimum grade point average of 80 overall, and an 80 or above in both math and science courses

WHAT: The summer programs are four-weeks long and take place every day from Monday through Thursday through the month of July. Students enroll in just one course for the month so they can study more in-depth on a particular topic. The program will conclude with the annual showcase to present posters and projects.

WHERE: 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 1108 (@ 23rd Street)

WHEN: July 7th – July 31st Monday – ThursdaY 9:30AM – 2:00PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  May 1st, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

HOW:  https://step.baruch.cuny.edu