PAST OPPORTUNITIES
EARTH MATTER YOUTH INTERNSHIP (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
EARTH MATTER YOUTH INTERNSHIP (UNPAID)
WHO: High school students ages 16-18
WHAT: Earth Matter seeks to reduce the organic waste misdirected into the garbage stream by encouraging neighbor participation and leadership in composting. We see that there is one soil, one air, and one water, all commonly held and stewarded by one people, the nurturance of which is critical to a verdant world. Organic waste should not be part of modern landfills because the waste of any process is food for other processes. By redirecting these organic materials, we recover resources and reuse them to create a rich soil amendment while educating the public about full circle sustainability.
WHERE: 758 Enright Rd, Governors Island, New York, NY 10004
WHEN: The program will run from Friday, July 10 - Friday, August 14th, 2026.
The Internship consists of 80 unpaid hours, and a pre-arranged schedule will be set between Interns and Earth Matter staff upon acceptance. You can plan to work ~20-25 hours a week to complete your hours on time for graduation. Generally, our site is open 5 days a week for Interns to complete their hours.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026
BARUCH ACADEMY STEP PROGRAM RESEARCH ACADEMY (UNPAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
BARUCH ACADEMY STEP PROGRAM RESEARCH ACADEMY (UNPAID)
WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders with good academic standing with a minimum grade point average of 80 overall, and an 80 or above in both math and science courses
WHAT: The summer programs are four-weeks long and take place every day from Monday through Thursday through the month of July. Students enroll in just one course for the month so they can study more in-depth on a particular topic. The program will conclude with the annual showcase to present posters and projects.
WHERE: 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 1108 (@ 23rd Street)
WHEN: July 7th – July 31st Monday – ThursdaY 9:30AM – 2:00PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
BALI'S JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (PAID) Deadline: 05/01/26
BALI'S JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Highschool Students living in NYC
WHAT: At BALI we believe that all youth, including female identifying and gender expansive-youth are destined to greatness. Our mission is to inspire them to become effective, dynamic and visionary 21st century leaders as well as active and creative participants in civic, political, corporate and community life. This program provides the skills set and the social-emotional learning needed by the current generation of young women to gain the knowledge and the confidence needed to become leaders in all circles of life.
Journey to Leadership is BALI’s signature program, 6 weeks total, 3 separate cohorts on leadership skills and debate training.
There are 60 trainees per program, 9:30am- 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.
Program includes workshops, seminars, speakers, networking and debate labs.
WHERE: HUNTER COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS
WHEN: Cohort 1: June 29th - July 10thCohort 2: Jul 13th - July 24th
Cohort 3: July 27th- August 7th
Program Hours: Monday- Friday / 9:30AM-3:30PM
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1st, 2026
TECH360: INTRO TO AI SUMMER PROGRAM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 05/4/25 Perfect for: 🤖SE🤖 💻IT💻🎨DDA🎨
TECH360: INTRO TO AI SUMMER PROGRAM (PAID)
WHO: Currently in 10th or 11th grade, attending a New York City (all 5 Boroughs) public high school.
WHAT: America On Tech is excited to be hosting our FREE, 3-week hybrid program where you will learn about the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence. This program will help you develop knowledge, skills, and mindsets for understanding AI. By exploring how generative and predictive AI tools are made, you will uncover best practices for using these tools confidently and effectively. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 stipend!
WHERE: n-person sessions held on 6/30 & 7/17 (Cycle 1) and 7/28 & 8/14 (Cycle 2), and will take place in Manhattan.
Student groups who place during the program's Preliminary Competition will be invited to present during the Final Demo Day Competition on August 21st. This will take place in-person in Manhattan.
WHEN: TECH360 meets Monday - Thursday from 11AM - 3PM - mostly on Zoom! You will be able to choose which cycle you participate in.
Cycle 1: June 30 - July 17
Cycle 2: July 28 - August 14
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 24th, 2026