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URBAN LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/26/26
URBAN LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM (PAID)
WHO: Graduating 12th grade Highschool Students
WHAT: The Urban Leadership Fellows (ULF) Program is a collaboration between The Municipal Forum of New York, Inc., and Futures and Options, which enables New York City students to gain valuable hands-on work experience and training in the Municipal Finance industry. This immersive six week summer program exposes graduating high school seniors to the Municipal Finance industry through supported, paid summer internships. The ULF program emphasizes the following: internships and training in municipal finance, one-on-one mentorship, networking activities, and supplemental workshops. Each week focuses on one particular area of interest, including: bond school, issuer & financial advising, legal, rating agencies and insurers, investment banking, and investing.
WHERE: NYC
WHEN: Summer 2026
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 26th, 2026
HOW: https://futuresandoptions.org/urban-leadership-fellows-application/
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP) PAID (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/27/26
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP) PAID
WHO: High School Students ages 14-24
WHAT: SYEP will give youth a unique opportunity to explore their interest and discover new ones through: contacts. Project-Based Learning: NYC Teens aged 14-15 learn about career opportunities and make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities
Work Experiences: Young people aged 16–24 improve their work readiness skills and explore career pathways through paid summer jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC
Career Exploration: Flex your research skills and discover new career possibilities.
WHERE: NYC
WHEN: You can select your schedule with the supervisor
DEADLINE: February 27th, 2026
ACES YOUTH INTERNSHIPS AT WAVE HILL (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/27/26
ACES YOUTH INTERNSHIPS AT WAVE HILL (PAID)
WHO: High School Students
WHAT: The ACES internship provides an opportunity for students to connect practical experience, informal STEAM education and artistic play. ACES interns assist with Family Art Project, an intergenerational and multidisciplinary program for families to come together and make art inspired by nature at Wave Hill. Interns also assist with our affiliated family storytime program.
An ACES intern must be enthusiastic, highly motivated and enjoy working with people of all ages. This position is well suited to people who are passionate about working with the public, are great communicators, enjoy being part of a team and have an interest in science-informed arts education.
Compensation:
$17 hourly
WHERE: 4900 Independence Ave Bronx, NY
WHEN: This 13-month program will run from June 2026 - June 2027
DEADLINE: February 27, 2026
HOW: https://www.wavehill.org/education/youth-internships/aces
THE FOREST PROJECT YOUTH INTERNSHIPS AT WAVE HILL (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/27/26
THE FOREST PROJECT YOUTH INTERNSHIPS AT WAVE HILL (PAID)
WHO: High School Students
WHAT: The Forest Project has engaged countless New York City youth in ecological restoration and urban ecology since its inception in 1981. This paid summer internship gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to learn about ecology in an urban setting. Throughout the summer, interns gain hands-on field experience and participate in dynamic, field-based coursework.
The work is rigorous but satisfying building and maintaining woodland trails, removing invasive plant species, shoring up eroded slopes, and helping to document the process of restoring the disturbed woodland toward a more balanced state. Team-building activities help create a strong sense of community, allowing interns to develop connections with each other and to the program's mission.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Approximately $3500
• Credit for three college courses
• Career and college advice and training
• Access to Wave Hill alumni network
WHERE: 4900 Independence Ave Bronx, NY
WHEN: July 6th to August 14th, 202
DEADLINE: February 27, 2026
HOW: https://www.wavehill.org/education/youth-internships/aces
WOODLAND ECOLOGY RESEARCH YOUTH MENTORSHIP AT WAVE HILL (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/27/26
WOODLAND ECOLOGY RESEARCH YOUTH MENTORSHIP AT WAVE HILL (PAID)
WHO: High School Students
WHAT: Wave Hill’s Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) is a 14-month program offering motivated New York City high school students a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of ecology, and participate in hands-on fieldwork and authentic science research.
Wave Hill is part of a community of scientists and restoration practitioners working to improve New York City's 20,000 acres of natural areas. WERM interns directly contribute to these efforts by participating in important field research with local scientists and restoration practitioners all while getting paid!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFTS
• Approximately $2,275, paid through NYC SYEP
• Credit for one college course
• Access to Wave Hill alumni network
WHERE: 4900 Independence Ave Bronx, NY
WHEN: July 2026 to August 2027
DEADLINE: February 27, 2026
HOW: https://www.wavehill.org/education/youth-internships/aces
CTE INDUSTRY SCHOLARS SPRING 2026 PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: OPEN Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 and 💻IT💻🎨DDA🎨
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/
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.
Upload your Resume to the Participant's Portal.
Verify your working eligibility status via an I9 Verification appointment. If you have previously verified your eligibility, you DO NOT need to verify again.
Make sure you have working papers. If not, review procedure to obtain them HERE.
FREE YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (PAID) Deadline: OPEN
FREE YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (PAID)
WHO: High school students 16 or older
WHAT: Earn while you learn! You’re one click away from starting your journey to become a lifeguard!
The YMCA’s nationally-recognized Lifeguard Certification program prepares you for one of the most highly demanded jobs in the country.
Course is free
2025 Participants earn a stipend while taking the lifeguard training course
Get a new hire bonus when you become certified through our course and join our team
YMCA Lifeguard Course allows the use of corrective lenses.
Minimum age to participate is 16 years old by the final day of the course.
This is the YMCA Lifeguard v6 Certification.
WHERE: NYC Locations
WHEN: Dates vary based on location
HOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt_MPwcOcwhTP0Ob2XHSrqyxcyidftJXFyrAmg3S1TVfLLwA/viewform
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
SOUND+SCIENCE PROGRAM (UNPAID) Deadline: ROLLING
Sound+Science PROGRAM (UNPAID)
WHO: High school Students
WHAT: Sound+Science is an innovative after-school program, research lab, and community in NYC for high school students interested in exploring the unique and deep connection between music, science, and technology. Through a unique curriculum, participants will explore modules like ‘The Hidden Codes in Electronic Music’, ‘From Hip-Hop to AI’, and Music Improvisation and the Evolution of the Mathematics of Computation Sound+Science, revealing the profound connections between music, technology, physics and mathematics. Participants can look forward to Masterclass Lectures, where industry experts shed light on the confluence of music and technology and the Studio Labs, which provide a hands-on environment for participants to apply their knowledge, fostering creativity and collaboration. Sound+Science will also offer a challenging and supportive environment that pairs high school students with local college STEM majors as they work together on Incentive-based projects designed to challenge and motivate participants to create real-world applications that resonate with musicians, producers, and coders while facilitating knowledge exchange and mutual growth.
WHERE: 124 E 14th St New York, NY 10003
WHEN: We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm at Civic Hall from Oct 7 to Nov 25.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling
THE RANGER CONSERVATION CORPS INTERNSHIP (PAID) Deadline: ROLLING
THE RANGER CONSERVATION CORPS INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: After school opportunity for identifying young women and gender expansive youth from 9 - 12th grade
WHAT: A year-round paid afterschool and summer fellowship program for high school students who have a professional interest in theatre (no prior experience necessary,) and an interest in using theatre as a tool for building community and advocating for people and places in their city. Through weekly in-person and virtual meetings, field trips, guest speakers, attending live theatre productions and professional development opportunities. Participants in the Urban Explorers Theatre Fellowship program will learn about a variety of theatre techniques in devising and writing original pieces from documentary to site-specific to forum theatre playwriting. The program will culminate with the creation of original work. Explorers will each receive a stipend of $300 for successfully participating in Semester 1, and a stipend of $500 for participating in Semester 2 (summer program), for a total of $800 if they participate in both semesters. Additionally, the program will provide academic career counseling and professional development, individualized mentorship, college and job recommendation letters, and a certificate of program completion. The program will also provide opportunities for fellows to prepare for entrance into additional theatre arts programs and collegiate programs.
WHERE: 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
WHEN: each session lasts approximately eight (8) weeks. The program occurs one day a week, on a school day afternoon for 2 to 2.5 hours
DEADLINE TO APPLY: ROLLING
HOW: https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/conservation-corps/contact
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY (PAID) Deadline: ROLLING
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - SEWARD PARK BRANCH (PAID)
WHO: High school Students (10-12th Grade)
WHAT: The New York Public Library is looking for teens in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who are interested in at least one of the following:
-Working with children
-Exploring a career in education, literacy, librarianship, and/or youth services
-Exploring the world and work of libraries
The Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRA) position will be assigned to one of NYPL’s drop-in after-school homework help and enrichment programs at local branch libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Teen Reading Ambassadors will be provided with pre-work and ongoing training that will allow them to serve as high-quality academic tutors at their site, with a focus on developing literacy skills and a love of reading in children ages 6–12. Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to support the production of Portal, a literary magazine for younger children.
WHERE: Various NYPL Locations
WHEN: 6-7 hours per week; scheduled for 3-3.5 hours each day on either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday &
Thursday with additional orientation, training, and special opportunity hours to be scheduled
Most hours will be scheduled starting around 3 PM on weekdays. A few weekend events will be scheduled.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Roling
HOW: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/83637aa1-a163-4b1e-9c94-ff55bc774738
CREATIVE ARTWORKS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: ASAP Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
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.
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