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CLIMATE AND RESILIENCE EDUCATION TASK FORCE YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE (PAID)

WHO: NYC high school students ages 15-19

WHAT: Our YSC is a community of like-minded high school students who want to advocate for quality climate education for current and future generations of students in New York. Students learn how to:

• Take concrete action to expand access to climate education in NY schools

• Work on a state-level climate education policy campaign

• Help to build a network of youth dedicated to climate justice education

• Communicate with educators, NGOs, policymakers, and other experts in the field

WHERE: Meetings will take place via Zoom to accommodate students in education-related collaborative projects. 

WHEN:  Participation runs from September to June. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 2nd, 2026

HOW: https://www.cretf.org/youth

WORK, LEARN, AND GROW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (WLG)(PAID)

WHO: High School students ages 16 & up

WHAT: The Career Ready WLG Provider you have chosen will determine your eligibility for the program in consultation with your school. If you are selected to participate in the program, your Career Ready WLG Provider will contact you with further instructions on enrolling in the program.

   College Readiness:

Learn skills to make a smooth transition from high school to college and “real’ world

Paid Internship:

Paid internship opportunities available in a variety of industries to accommodate your career interests

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Career Exploration:

Flex your research skills and discover new career possibilities.

Skill-Building Activities:

Receive help with your resume, cover letters, and interview skills. Learn essential job readiness skills and workplace etiquette.

Eligibility and how to apply:

• Young person must be between the age of 16-21 

• Currently enrolled in a CareerReady WLG school 

• Must have participated in SYEP in the last year

• Must reside in NYC and be legally allowed to work in the United States

• Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery.

• Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

WHERE: 2 Lafayette Street, 19th Floor New York, New York 10007

WHEN: From October to March for twenty-five weeks

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 2nd, 2026

HOW: https://worklearngrow.yepsonline.org

THE MET INTERNSHIP (PAID)

WHO: High School grade 10 - 11 

WHAT: The Met’s High School Internship Program in Museum Education offers paid opportunities for students who are in grades 10 and 11 or are obtaining their High School Equivalency and who, on the application deadline date, 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 transferable skills, network, and gain work experience.

This spring, The Met’s High School Internship Program will introduce teens to Museum Education. The internship allows you to connect one-on-one and in small cohorts with museum professionals in a number of related fields, with a central focus on educational programming. The Met is offering internship placements in Teen Programs, Family Programs and the 81st Street Studio, Access Programs, Social Media Content and Editorial, Public Programs and Engagement, Creative Practice, and Community Partnerships.

WHERE: 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028

WHEN: From October to May

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 16th, 2026

HOW: https://worklearngrow.yepsonline.org

SADIE NASH LEADERSHIP PROJECT COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM (PAID) 

WHO: High School students who identify as a young woman or gender expansive young person

WHAT: Sadie Nash Leadership Project’s mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women and gender-expansive* youth of color as agents for change in their lives and in the world. Operating at the intersection of love and rigor, we use popular education to build community, critical consciousness, and college and career readiness among participants, whom we call Nashers. Our vision is of a world that centers the experiences and leadership of young women and gender-expansive youth of color, building on their perspective, commitment, and brilliance to be a healthier, safer, and more just society for us all. 

Different Programs offered:

- ELLA Fellowship: Must currently be age 18-22

- Siblinghood Academy: Must currently be in 9 - 12th grade

- Leadership Scholars: Must currently be in 10th or 11th grade (class of 2027 or 2028)

- Nash U: Must currently be in high school or older

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

WHEN: Based on program selected

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 16th, 2026 (Based on program selected)

HOW:https://www.sadienash.org/our-programs

BROOKLYN MUSEUM LGBTQ+ ART & ACTIVISM (PAID)

WHO: High School students ages 14 -19

WHAT: In this paid internship, New York City LGBTQ+ teens ages 14–19 explore gender and sexuality in art through an activist lens, and work collaboratively to organize programs for other queer and trans youth.

InterseXtions teens:

• Learn about LGBTQ+ social movements and artists working today

• Meet educators, artists, and curators to learn about art and the Brooklyn Museum’s collections

• Share readings and analyze issues of representation in art and media

• Discuss topics such as feminism, sexuality, and social justice to make connections between art and our world

• Create art expressing their own interpretation of these topics

• Plan, organize, and promote a free, large-scale event for LGBTQ+ teens and their allies

• Connect with community organizations and emerging artists and performers

• Build affirming, joyful community spaces for other queer and trans youth

• Strengthen communication, collaboration, critical thinking, advocacy, time management, and media literacy skills

WHERE: 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052

WHEN: The next InterseXtions program takes place November 2025–June 2026. All participants must commit to the full work schedule:

             Tuesdays: weekly meetings, 5–7 pm

             Fridays and weekends: occasional teen staff events, field trips, and activities, to be determined

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 18th, 2026

HOW: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/careers/internships-fellowships/intersextions

DEMOCRACY READY NY YOUTH (STIPEND) 

WHO: High School Ages 16-21 

WHAT: A paid civic learning program that supports young people from urban, rural, and suburban districts across New York State as full members of the DemocracyReady NY Coalition. Youth members commit approximately five hours each month and receive a stipend of $300 for each semester of the 2026-27 school year. They are be expected to join at least one multigenerational working group and contribute to research, advocacy, and event planning as needed. Youth members attend virtual check-ins, working group meetings, and general coalition meetings.

WHERE: New York, NY

WHEN: From October to May

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 25th, 2026

HOW: https://www.democracyreadyny.org/youth-cohort

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL (BROSIS) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 

WHO: High School Students

WHAT: ASTEP (After School Teen Enrichment for youth ages 13-18) operates 5-days-a-week from 3:00-7:00pm. Teens have access to a computer lab and Teen Lounge for study or chill time when not engaged in one or more of the following activities: Hip Hop/Studio Class, Writers Collective (WC), Bro/Sis Arts, Environmental Program

WHERE: 512 West 143rd Street New York, NY 10031

WHEN: After School Teen Enrichment for youth ages 13-18 operates 5-days-a-week from 3:00-7:30pm and on Saturdays.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP (Starts September 28th, 2026)

HOW: https://brotherhood-sistersol.org/programs/after-school-program/

TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID)

WHO: High School students ages 15 & up in 11-12th 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 and on May 8, 2025. 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, October 17, 2025

HOW: https://movingimage.org/education/teen-council/

ACE MENTORSHIP (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students

WHAT: ACE GNY is a free after-school mentorship program that introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management. Students are organized on teams set-up to emulate actual design teams. Mentors are industry professionals that guide the students through a mock design project while introducing them to the careers, industry vocabulary, and various roles companies play in the industry. Students learn about core principles of the industry, use design software, gain communication and technical skills, and go on construction site tours! ACE GNY also holds webinars on applying to college, essay writing, scholarship applications, internships and more.

WHERE: Virtual/in-person depending on group placement. Teams meet for about two hours after school at a host firm or university throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, White Plains, and Riverdale. There are also remote team options.

WHEN: November - May 2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October, 2026

HOW: https://www.acementorny.org/students/