Deadline: May 15
Requirements: Grades 10-11. US work authorization is required. Preference given to first-generation or low-income students. Must have basic algebra knowledge.
Description: StatStart is a month-long summer program for students interested in data science and computing. Students will take courses that cover introduction to statistics, data science, and computing. They will also have the opportunity to analyze real world public health data by working in group projects led by graduate student mentors.
Commitment/Pay: July 6th to July 31st, Monday to Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM. Classes will be taught at the Harvard School of Public Health. Lunch and a Charlie Card are provided, and program is free!
Read more and apply: https://hsph.harvard.edu/fellowship-special-program/statstart/
Two teacher recommendations are required
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Grades 10-11. US work authorization is required.
Description: Get paid this summer to learn math and pre-calculus skills at Northeastern University.
Commitment/Pay: Earn $15 per hour, June 29 to August 7, 7:30am-1:30pm, in person at Northeastern University.
Read more and apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gcLuqKOqrk2sm5o5i5IV54Qe7Zp7UQJMpchGvGqE5ExUNDUzQ1pTTVU5MDA0QkoyNVRCVUJXR0E5UC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Grades 9-12. US work authorization is required for most, but not all, of the summer jobs
Description: Get paid this summer to work in a community organization or government organization! Jobs are available in every neighborhood and for every area of interest (including community organizing, childcare, summer camp counseling, sports, arts, law enforcement, government, hands-on work, academic enrichment, and more)!
Commitment/Pay: Varies by site
Read more and apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-jobs
And check out the FutureBOS summer jobs fair at the Reggie Lewis Center on April 18 - Register Here.
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Ages 13-18. Does NOT require US work authorization or Social Security
Description: Free creative writing courses for teens during the summer.
Commitment/Pay:
Two weeks in the summer
Usually costs $750, but free for BPS students if you complete the "Apply for a Scholarship" section
Read more and apply: https://grubstreet.org/write/yawp-week-long-summer-classes
Click the "Apply for a Scholarship" button on your chosen Writing Session page (i.e., 1-4). There are two short narrative responses required, but you can just write "BPS Partner/Charlestown High" instead of writing out narrative response
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Any student in grade 10. You do NOT need US work authorization. English conversational proficiency is required.
Description: Join a FREE mentoring and college readiness program for high school students. You will meet new people and receive support from a mentor during the school year. In the summers, you will have the opportunity to join an outdoor wilderness / camping adventure in sophomore year, and an international trip or US college campus trip in your junior year.
Read more and apply: www.summersearch.org/apply
Deadline: As soon as possible
Requirements: Any student in grades 1-12
Description: Homework help and writing tutoring are offered at the 826 Boston building in Egleston Square in the afternoons and evenings. There may be a waitlist, so we recommend applying early.
Read more and apply: https://826boston.org/programs/
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Grades 11-12. You do NOT need a Social Security Number to apply.
Description: Caminos: College and Career Pathways Program assists participants as they transition out of high school and into their next step, whether that is college, a training program, the workforce, or another pathway. All participants have access to the following:
Supportive peers and mentors
1:1 Coaching
Workshops on financial literacy, goal setting, job searching, and more
Social-emotional and wellness support
Up to $500 to support your post-secondary goals
Application for 11th graders is now open, help them get a jump start on their senior year with Caminos! For more information click here.
El Programa de Caminos Universitarios y Profesionales es una comunidad donde los participantes se apoyan unos a otros mientras establecen metas y las ponen en acción. El programa conectará a los participantes con personas y experiencias culturalmente relevantes para apoyarlos en sus próximos pasos después de la escuela secundaria.
INCENTIVOS
• Acceso a la tecnología
• Entrenamiento uno a uno
• Talleres dirigidos por pares
• Oportunidades de networking
• Oportunidades educativas culturalmente relevantes
Para más información visite https://www.hydesquare.org/caminos/.