PAST OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDENT PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 02/07/26
SUMMER EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDENT PROGRAMÂ
WHO: Currently enrolled as a high school junior; Legally authorized to work in the United States; A 3.5 grade point average in science subjects; Must be 14 or older by June 2025
WHAT: Founded in 2010, the Summer Student Program is designed for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences. Students will have a chance to take part in an 8-week, biomedical or computational lab-based internship in a Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) research lab. Students are paired with a mentor who supervises their activities, helping them develop appropriate technical skills. Over the course of the internship, students complete a self-directed project that supports the Principal Investigator’s overall research objectives. Through participation in laboratory meetings and program sessions, students are exposed to a variety of people within their assigned laboratories and MSK community. Students receive a stipend of $1,200 for the summer. Housing is not provided.
WHERE: Memorial Sloan Kettering
WHEN: February 7, 2026 by 8:00 a.m. EST
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:Â ASAPÂ
HOW: https://manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/youth-ambassador-program/Â
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.Â
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 13th, 2026 at 3PM.
NOVAEDGE DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING (UNPAID) Deadline: 02/16/25  Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖
NOVAEDGE DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING (UNPAID)
WHO: Current 9th, 10th, 11th Graders
WHAT: NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering is a one-week, on-campus program to introduce a diverse population of students from different ethnic and social backgrounds to the traditional fields of engineering, including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Students also will be introduced to unique aspects of Villanova’s College of Engineering, which include international service learning, Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments are taught by Villanova Engineering faculty, and daily guest speakers will bridge academia and industry. During the evening, students will enjoy fun and engaging activities with resident assistants and also work on any assigned engineering projects. Â
In addition to this introduction to engineering, the NovaEdge program includes a presentation on the college admissions process.
Participants stay on campus during this one-week summer program.
Parents/guardians are responsible for student transportation to and from campus. Villanova University will provide transportation for students who arrive on an airport flight only.
The program cost of $775 must be paid in full once the student is selected into the program.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.
- Students will stay in a student hall on main campus.
WHERE: On Campus at 800 E. Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085
WHEN: One-week, on-campus program from July 12-19, 2025
Program Details
DEADLINE: February 15, 2026