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HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PAID) Deadline: 02/13/25
HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PAID)
WHO: High School Students
WHAT: The High School Apprenticeship Program offers New York City public high school students a challenging program of study and work designed to give them a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in the Museum and explore Jewish heritage and their own. Apprentices are paid for their participation in the program. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
WHERE: 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
WHEN: Apprentices have part-time (Monday - Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM) paid positions at the Museum beginning Monday, June 29th through Thursday, August 6th.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 13th, 2026 at 3PM.
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/
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
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (PAID) Deadline: ASAP
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (PAID)
WHO: High school students Ages 16-19 living in Manhattan
WHAT: The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) provides Manhattan youth with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system, where they can learn about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) and its role in the criminal justice system. DANY Youth Ambassadors will have a platform to voice their ideas about how we can best serve their community. They will also participate in workshops, discussions, and community engagement activities, work on projects, and lead a culminating youth event. Ultimately, the Youth Ambassadors will become part of DANY’s network of youth leaders who amplify the voices and input of our younger community and will be paid minimum wage for their contributions.
WHEN: Monday, January 12th, 2026 – Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
WHERE: 1 Hogan Place, New York, New York, 10013, US
DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP
HOW: https://manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/youth-ambassador-program/
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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