Current opportunities:
Deadline: Application is open until spots fill up. Apply soon!
Requirements: Grades 9-12. US work authorization is required for most, but not all, of the jobs
Description: Get paid 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, 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
Deadline: November 23
Requirements: Grades 10-11, age 16 or older by February 3, and interested in cancer and pursuing a research career in biomedical science, public health, computer science, life science, data science, or other scientific fields. US work authorization is required.
Description: The YFC Program is a transformative 2.5-year, paid cancer research training experience featuring two full-time summer research experiences and virtual academic-year programming. Students build skills and confidence in biomedical research through training in scientific concepts, research techniques, professionalism, and responsible conduct of research, while also developing leadership and communication skills through community engagement.
Read more and apply: Young Empowered Scientists (YES) for Continued Research Engagement (CURE) Program
We are hosting a Virtual CURE Program Info Session on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 5-6 PM for students interested in learning more about our program. To attend the event, RSVP here.
Deadline: October 18, but you may still apply until the end of October if spots are available
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: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements/Age: Grade 10, English level 3 or above. You do NOT need US work authorization or a social security number!
Description: The Possible Zone is a fun youth development program, where students build their skills, get creative with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) technologies, and learn about careers in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, construction, infrastructure and energy. 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. Location: 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Students are paid $30 for every session they attend!
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