Current opportunities:
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Ages 16-25. You do not need US work authorization to apply, but it may be required to get paid.
Description: Get paid to learn STEM skills in one of Digital Ready's studios: clean energy, electrical, biotechnology, manufacturing, robotics/AI, or architecture/engineering/construction.
Commitment/Pay: The program is after-school from 3-6pm on certain days in the week (depending on your chosen studio). Students earn a stipend.
Deadline: October 18, but spots may fill up earlier
Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization to apply.
Description: Learn hands-on architecture, construction, and engineering skills by working on projects with professionals. You can also earn a scholarship if you continue with the program until you graduate!
Commitment/Pay: The program is after-school once a week, from October 19 to March 4, and is FREE for students. You can choose which day and location to join.
Read more and apply: https://acegreaterboston.org/find-out-more-2/
Deadline: Application is open until the program is filled
Requirements: Students age 16 or older, who are committed to pursuing college and/or a career in the life sciences. US work authorization is NOT required.
Description: BioBuilder's High School Apprenticeship program is a hands-on, 8 week lab training class that prepares students to apply for future internshops in biotech labs.
Commitment/Pay: From October 17 to December 12. Two days a week -- Thursdays online: 4-6 PM, and Saturdays in the lab: 9AM-2PM at theBioBuilder Learning Lab 250 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02135. Lunch is provided on Saturdays. Students will earn a $500 stipend if they complete the program.
Read more and apply: https://biobuilderlearning.org/program/high-school-apprenticeship-challenge/
Deadline: November 16
Requirements: Female-identifying or nonbinary students in grades 11-12 (must be age 16 or older by June). US work authorization is required for students who want to earn the stipend and participate in a paid internship after the program.
From January–May, students spend Saturdays and school breaks at MassRobotics getting hands-on with:
Robotics & engineering
Coding
Fabrication & electronics
Design & prototyping
Career & professional skills
Mentors + women working in STEM
No robotics experience required! We’re looking for students who are curious, creative, willing to try new things, and excited to learn. The program is designed to introduce young women to robotics careers while helping them build technical skills and professional networks.
And two BIG perks:
$1,000 for full participation
The opportunity to work toward a paid summer internship
Read more and apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXKa6cGHemlqBADesVfFB5p3TbI7_WIt9QTLTgvCSO-qWDVQ/viewform
Deadline: Various deadlines throughout the year
Requirements: Black, brown, and/or indigenous young women or non-binary people of color between the ages of 18 to 30
Description: Intro to G{Code} is a free virtual program designed to give black, brown, and/or indigenous young women or non-binary people of color between the ages of 18 to 25 first exposure to coding and data analytics to uncover interest and aptitude in tech in a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment.
The program is 12 weeks long, with cohorts meeting virtually