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YA-YA Network EMPOWER FELLOWSHIP (STIPEND) Deadline: ASAP
YA-YA Network EMPOWER FELLOWSHIP (STIPEND)
WHO: High School Ages 15-19
WHAT: The Empower Fellowship is rooted in the pillar of social justice advocacy - that we, ourselves, must take an active role in our own growth. Empower focuses on identity development, self-esteem, confidence building, facilitation training, and leadership. Stipend is $30 a session.
WHERE: 135 West 36th Street, PH, New York NY 10018
WHEN: From October to May
DEADLINE TO APPLY: ASAP
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIANS OF TOMORROW (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 10/03/26 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIANS OF TOMORROW (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 10/03/26 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIANS OF TOMORROW (PAID)
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARIANS OF TOMORROW (PAID)
WHO: High School students ages 15 & up in 10-12th Grade
WHAT: Teen Internship Program
Librarians of Tomorrow is an innovative, hands-on internship program for 10th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds with an interest in library careers. We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to learn, work, and help others!
Why Join?
Build your academic, college, and career readiness skills with support from a mentor
Work behind the scenes on developing cutting-edge programming and projects
Receive a stipend, volunteer service hours and resume-building experience
Meet other likeminded teens from across NYC
Make a difference!
WHERE: 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, New York 11238
WHEN: Available 3-6 hours a week during out-of-school time from November 2025 through June 2026
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 3rd, 2026
CLIMATE AND RESILIENCE EDUCATION TASK FORCE YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE (PAID) Deadline: 10/02/26
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
WORK, LEARN, AND GROW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (WLG) (PAID) Deadline: 10/02/26
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
THE MET INTERNSHIP (PAID) Deadline: 10/16/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
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
CAE'S PACT ACTIVIST (PAID) Deadline: 10/16/26
CAE'S PACT ACTIVIST (PAID)
WHO: High School students between the ages of 16 and 19
WHAT: Siblinghood Academy is an afterschool program where young people are encouraged to explore their leadership skills and abilities through SNLP style classes. Each class is designed to have Nashers think about identity, womanism, important social concepts, building healthy relationships, and more, in creative ways. We offer a year-long in-person version, and a 10 week virtual version.
WHERE: 30 3rd Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217
WHEN: Meet once a week in person, on Thursdays from 4-6pm
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 16th, 2026
SIBLINGHOOD ACADEMY (PAID) Deadline: 10/16/26
SIBLINGHOOD ACADEMY (PAID)
WHO: Young women and gender-expansive youth in 9th - 12th
WHAT: The Center for Anti-Violence Education works to dismantle and disrupt acts of violence in communities that experience xenophobia and all forms of racism through community programming and empowerment self defense practices. Our PACT Program, which stands for, Power, Action, Change for Teens, is our youth-based program that offers these same skills and tools for pre-teens and teens. PACT Activist is our high school level youth program. It is an incredible opportunity for teen girls and gender expansive and gender non-conforming youth to learn skills and tools through empowered self defense work and social justice practice in their community.
WHERE: 247 W 37th Street, Suite 705
WHEN: You must be available once a week at our New York City office from November to May with a few absences (no more than 5). There are two cohorts that meet at the following times:
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, in-person, November - May
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm, in-person, November - May
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 16th, 2026
SADIE NASH LEADERSHIP PROJECT COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM (PAID) Deadline: 10/16/26
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)
BROOKLYN MUSEUM LGBTQ+ ART & ACTIVISM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 10/18/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
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
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID) Deadline: 10/23/26
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID) Deadline: 10/23/26
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID)
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID)
WHO: High School students ages 15 & up in 10-12th 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: Wednesdays and Saturdays from November 2026 through May 2027
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 23rd, 2026
SYEP WLG INTERNSHIP (PAID) Deadline: 10/24/25
SYEP WLG INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: High School students between the ages of 16 and 19
WHAT: WLG offers young people (between the ages of 16 and 20) from select NYC public schools an opportunity to strengthen work-readiness skills, explore careers, and receive academic support- including guidance on postsecondary education and the potential to earn a college credit. Participants may earn college credits through a partnership with CUNY’s Kingsborough Community College, where they will take courses (all while getting paid --- first a stipend and then $17/hour!)
WHERE: Remote/in-person depending on placement
WHEN: October 26 , 2026 - April 3 , 2027
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 9th, 2026
DEMOCRACY READY NY YOUTH (STIPEND) Deadline: 10/25/26
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
THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL (BROSIS) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Deadline: 10/25/26
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/
QUEENS TEENS INSTITUTE FOR ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (PAID) Deadline: 10/25/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
QUEENS TEENS INSTITUTE FOR ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (PAID)
WHO: High School Students in 11- 12th grade
WHAT: The goal of the Queens Teens Institute for Art & Social Justice (QTI) is to nurture thoughtful, independent young artists and the next generation of leaders in the arts and social change. Each year, QTI explores a unique theme, and for the 2025-2026 program, participants will explore how creative practices and grassroots organizing can transform public spaces into platforms for dialogue, resistance, and collective imagination. While also delving into the work of creative practitioners operating at the intersection of art, fashion, music and design. This year’s collaborations include partnerships with fashion brand Awake NY and electronic music company Marshall, offering participants hands-on opportunities to engage with innovative practices and leaders in these fields. Through a series of art-making workshops, leadership seminars, community service projects, and professional development training over the academic year, participants will gain experience as artists and leaders and access to networks, institutions, and mentors that will support their growth and practice. Accepted participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for their 9-month commitment to the program, along with a MetroCard to cover travel expenses. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to apply for other paid work opportunities at the Queens Museum, such as roles as workshop assistants, camp counselors, and more.
WHERE: Queens Museum - New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368
WHEN: Wednesdays we meet virtually, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays are in-person at the Queens Museum, 12:00-2:00 PM (snacks are provided)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 25th, 2026
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 10/26/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 10/26/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
TEEN COUNCIL MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (PAID)
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
ACE MENTORSHIP (UNPAID) Deadline: 10/26 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻🎨DDA🎨
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
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