BUSiness
Current opportunities:
CIty of Boston Summer jobs
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Ages 14-18, US work authorization/social security number required
Description: Work in a community organization related to your interests, including government, community service, childcare, hands-on work, outdoors/nature, arts, and more! You can search for business-related jobs by choosing "BUSINESS" under the "Interests" filter.
Pay: July and August, paid $15/hour or more
Apply: Jobs will be posted on this website as they become available
The Possible Zone - Entrepreneurship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements/Age: Grades 9-11. You do NOT need a social security number to participate!
Description: The Possible Zone is a fun STEAM-infused entrepreneurship youth development program, where students launch their own busines and prepare for any future career. Students have access to a state-of-the-art technology makerspace and media studio, as well as free food and snacks.
Commitment/Pay: Students commit to coming 2 days a week on Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-6:30pm, from January 23-March 30. Location: 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Students are paid $22 for every session they attend!
Next Gen Moguls
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements/Age: Age 13 and older, must be a current student in middle school, high school, or college
Description: NextGen Moguls is an online community that provides opportunities and mentorship to the next generation of diverse leaders and unlocks their greatest potential. NextGen Moguls provides students with a safe environment to expand their knowledge, foster their skills, and be mentored by top diverse professionals across the Fortune 1000 and the world’s fastest-growing startups. NextGen Mogul Speakers and Mentors are TOP women and minority leaders from Fortune 1000s and the world's fastest growing startups. Click here to learn more.
Cost: Free for BPS students
Apply: https://onmogul.com/nextgen?is=6124211095bffe1be4b39eb7
YMCA Youth & Government
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: All teens welcome!
Description: YOUTH & GOVERNMENT is a national program which teaches young people the steps to make social change happen. This program allows youth to think of ways on how to improve their town, city or state. Students participate in a Model Government Conference by acting as a Senator, House Representative, Lobbyist, Judge, Lawyer, Journalist and more. Delegates receive training in these positions through weekly meetings and special training events prior to the conference. Youth have the opportunity to meet with other young people in the New England region who they may not know otherwise. Join the Greater Boston Delegation today!
Commitment: Monthly meetings and Saturday events
Apply: Click here to apply. More information available here.
Ladder Internship
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements/Age: Grades 9-12
Description: Ladder Internships is a world-class internship program for ambitious high school students. In the program, student work with top start-ups and NGOs to develop real world projects.
Commitment/Cost: The program runs 8 weeks, costs $1490, and involves weekly meetings with a supervisor from the start-up and the student's individual Ladder coach. The program is selective. The research internship program costs $4800 and the joint program is $5600. However, full financial aid is offered to students who demonstrate need.
