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HIGH SCHOOL EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM: BEHIND THE CURTAIN (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students ages 14-18

WHAT: The New York City Center Externship Program introduces students and young adults, ages 14-18, to the many career options available to them in the arts; focusing on creative, technical, design, and administrative arts jobs. Utilizing breaks in the NYC public school year, each session is centered around in-depth, experiential seminars. Each session is free and includes daily lunch and complimentary tickets to a City Center production. Upon completion of each session, participants will leave with their own creative project materials. 

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

WHEN: Behind the Curtain: Technical & Design Careers from Jun 29, 30 & July 1, 2026, 10am-3pm 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 29th, 2026

HOW: https://fs22.formsite.com/nycc/uafg5cokbb/index 

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 

GET INTRODUCED TO ARCHITECTURE THROUGH THE COOPER UNION'S ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAM (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students in grades 10–12

WHAT: The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union is proud to announce our 2026 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 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. Program Tuition: $3,605.* Students will be responsible for purchasing supplies. Application Fee: $40*

WHERE: Online

• Synchronous learning and class attendance is mandatory. Asynchronous learning is expected. Unexcused absences can lead to dismissal from the program

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

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 1, 2026 

HOW: https://cooper.edu/architecture/school-architecture-summer-programs 

BPL'S TEEN TECHIES YEARLONG INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: High school students ages 14-18 years old 

WHAT: Love technology and enjoy visiting your local library? Want to make a difference in your community while building your resume and gaining valuable work and leadership experiences? 

Consider applying for the Brooklyn Public Library's Teen Techies internship program. Through the program, participating interns will learn new computer skills in a two-week training institute in the fall, and then use those skills to help BPL patrons use library computers throughout the year. Interns will also be assisting BPL's adult librarians by working as lab assistants and assisting library patrons with their research and technology needs.Interns who participate in the internship will receive stipends both for completing their initial training as well as for completing their library service hours. In addition, interns will also receive community service credits. 

WHERE: The Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238

WHEN: Internship would begin Summer 2025 and run through June 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  June 19th, 2025

HOW: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/t4/form

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 

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.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students in grades 10–12

WHAT: Business Leadership Academy is a week-long, residential, business-focused program hosted by Mercy College. Rising high school seniors get a taste of business careers from professors who have worked at some of the top companies in the world. Participants will have the opportunity to visit Fortune 500 Companies, explore careers, and take part in team-building exercises, such as a Shark Tank-themed activity. Tuition and housing are provided for free, however, there is a $595 fee to cover food and activities.

WHERE: Westchester Campus located in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

WHEN: Choose from three one week sessions:

• July 5 - July 11

• July 19 - July 25

• August 2 - August 8

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling  

HOW: https://mercy.edu/academics/school-business/business-leadership-academy 

FELLOWSHIP OF INNOVATION RESEARCH (UNPAID)

WHO: Rising High School Senior (Class of 2027)

WHAT: The Innovation Career & Venture Fellowship is a year-long hands-on experience where HS Juniors explore college and careers in healthcare, law, entrepreneurship, or energy and sustainability, while using AI to develop and pitch their own innovative business solutions to Fortune 500 companies to impact their communities.

WHERE: NYC

WHEN: Summer 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  OPEN

HOW: https://www.seedsoffortune.org/innovation 

TEEN WRITING CONTEST & NED VIZZINI WRITING PRIZE (PAID)

WHO: High school Students

WHAT: Brooklyn Public Library's Teen Writing Contest is a chance for local teens to showcase their work in a supportive environment. Top winners in poetry and prose will receive the new Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize with a cash award to honor Ned and his literary legacy. If you're a teen writer from New York City, grades 6-12, you're invited to submit your poetry and prose to be judged by a panel of BPL's expert young adult librarians for creativity, style and voice. 

WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library

WHEN: N/A

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN

HOW:  https://www.bklynlibrary.org/teen-writing-contest

ENGINEERING THE NEXT GENERATION (ENG) (PAID) 

WHO: For students currently in grade 11 

WHAT: For six weeks, students work with Columbia Engineering researchers and participate in programming to develop their academic and professional skills. Students gain practical research experience, collaborate with research faculty, staff, and students, practice new skills, and take part in multi-level mentorship.

• Program components include experience in working on genuine engineering research projects, research skills and college prep workshops, science communications workshops, and additional supplemental seminars and opportunities. 

• Students are provided with a stipend to support them over the summer. 

• We encourage all rising seniors (current 11th graders) with an interest in engineering and research to apply.

WHERE: 500 W. 120th Street New York, NY 10027  

WHEN: July 6 - August 13; Monday - Thursday  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN 

HOW:  https://outreach.engineering.columbia.edu/eng