CREATIVE ARTWORKS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: High School School students ages 14-18

WHAT: We are offering a paid after-school Character Design internship in partnership with Creative Art Works on campus at UAG. This opportunity is for students who have not participated in this internship before. There are 25 spots total, so space is limited. This is a great opportunity to build creative skills, develop portfolio work, and gain paid professional experience.

Please reach out to Miss Moore or Miss Palumbo to secure a spot. 

Character Design (1st Time Students) Room 747

• February 2026: 4, 5, 11, 12, (No Class Feb 16-20th, midwinter recess) 25, 26

• March 2026: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

• Culminating Event: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Advanced Illustration & World building (Students that did this internship last year and are continuing the program) Room 747

• April 2026: 1, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

• May 2026: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20

• Culminating Event: Thursday, May 28, 2026

WHERE: UAG Room 747

WHEN: The internship meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM, starting February 4 through March 26, 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP

HOW: Please reach out to Miss Moore or Miss Palumbo to secure a spot.

INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM: CREATIVE CAREERS (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students

WHAT: The New York City Center Externship Program introduces students and young adults (14–18) to the many career options available to them in the arts; focusing on creative, technical & design, and administrative arts jobs. While high school internships programs are a wonderful way to develop experience and skill building in specific departments, the externship’s exposure model acts as a bridge program for those who are interested in the arts and curious about the viable career paths they offer. Utilizing breaks in the NYC public school calendar (Midwinter Recess, Spring Break, Summer Vacation), each session offers in-depth, experiential seminars with City Center staff that explores the responsibilities and tasks for a variety of arts jobs with greater understanding of non-profit operations. Additionally, participants will receive invites to City Center productions and events.

WHERE: 131 W 55th St (between Sixth and Seventh avenues)New York, NY 10019

WHEN: Feb 17 – 20, 2026 from 10am – 3pm

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  January 15, 2026

HOW:  https://www.nycitycenter.org/education/career-programs/high-school-externships/

HYPOTHEKIDS: NEW YORK BIOFORCE (PAID)

WHO: 11th or 12th grade High student (graduating 2026 or 2027)

WHAT: Thank you for your interest in New York Bioforce! This program is designed for students graduating in 2026 or 2027 from low-resource backgrounds who would most benefit from increased opportunity in STEAM fields. It provides 50 hours of science research and professional skills training on Saturdays in the spring followed by placement in a six-week paid summer internship at cutting-edge academic and industry labs and health care institutions. We've placed students at Columbia Engineering, Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, and life science companies. This program prepares participants for higher education in STEAM fields and ultimately to join the workforce as the next generation of scientists and health care professionals.

WHERE: 423 West 127th St. NY, NY 10027

WHEN: April 4 - August 14, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 26th, 2026

HOW: https://www.hypothekids.org/nybioforce

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: Internship March 10th - May 21st 

(Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s / 3PM-6PM)

March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 29, 24, 25, 26, 31

April 1, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19 , 20, 21

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

HOW:  https://www.apollotheater.org/education/arts-administration-internship

CTE INDUSTRY SCHOLARS SPRING 2026 PROGRAM (PAID)

WHO: 9th - 12th grade Highschool Students

WHAT: Work in a paid internship opportunity at a company in the students’ academic field of study, with the NYS minimum hourly wage of $15 per hour. Gain exposure to careers and strengthen your professional network in these fields. Develop technical and employable skills for career success! *Students must complete employment verification to participate. Dates and deadlines will vary each Cohort, please see below

ISP has high expectations for our students.

Students must fully commit to:

• Participation in a work readiness training and orientation prior to their internship start.

• Working the complete schedule, arriving on time to their internships, and submission of regular timesheets in order to be paid.

• Signing the training plan and completion of all evaluations

• Completing the internship in its entirety.

• Giving their best efforts and always being ready to learn and grow!

WHEN: April - May

WHERE: Internships will be either virtual or in person for selected industries and students should expect to complete assigned tasks to them, attend meetings, and meet various staff members from the organization.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN

HOW: https://industryscholarsprogram.com/for-students/ 

1. Create an account through the PARTICIPANT'S PORTAL. This website will allow you to apply for the program, track your hours/wages, submit time sheets, and download your W2.

2. Upload your Resume to the Participant's Portal. 

3. Verify your working eligibility status via an I9 Verification appointment. If you have previously verified your eligibility, you DO NOT need to verify again. 

4. Make sure you have working papers. If not, review procedure to obtain them HERE.