John Jay College of Criminal Justice Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is offering online classes Monday-Thursday from 10am-2:30pm and 4 Friday trips. The program runs from 07/08/24-08/02/24. It includes programs in:
Summer Youth Employment Program
SYEP is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
More information: application.nycsyep.com/
New Roots Institute : 2024 educational fellowship, the Leadership Academy
Remote 8-week immersive educational fellowship in sustainable food systems leadership for high school and college students, running from June 25 through August 15.
During the Academy, fellows will:
ASAP Youth Leadership
ASAP is looking for APA youth who are New York City high school or college students interested in community-building, APA issues, and creating positive change on APA youth lives. Freshmen are highly encouraged to apply! ASAP welcomes all applicants regardless of gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical & mental ability, English proficiency, and citizenship status.
More information: www.cacf.org/leadership-development/asian-american-student-advocacy-project
Artslife at the Museum of Art and Design
Interns are introduced to a range of museum careers, from behind-the-scenes to public-facing activities. Over six weeks, students engage in collaborative work with museum staff, local designers, and other arts professionals. Interns are paid $15 per hour and receive a MetroCard. Program dates for 2023 are Tuesday, July 11-Friday, August 18.
More information: https://madmuseum.org/programs/teen-programs-mad
Architecture Summer Career Lab
Building upon the accredited curriculum of New York City’s flagship public school of architecture, the Summer Career Lab introduces architectural practice, theory, making, and thinking to those considering a career in the design field.
More information: ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/programs-centers/other-programs/summer-arch-career-lab/
BossGirls: Zahn Innovation Center
Bossgirls is a summer entrepreneurship program from the Zahn Innovation Center at The City College of New York (CCNY) for high school (current 9th-12th graders) girls and nonbinary students. If you’ve ever thought about running your own business, inventing something new, or being part of a movement to create change in the world, Bossgirls is for you! You’ll join a community of other Bossgirls like yourself to discover entrepreneurship.
More information: www.ccny.cuny.edu/zahn/bossgirls
DOROT Teen Internship Program
Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors can intern with a diverse group of socially conscious peers to bring vital social connections to older adults. Through one of our four summer teen internship programs, you can develop leadership skills and engage in meaningful programs with older adults. Through a variety of intergenerational activities – including discussion groups, home visits, creative arts and tech assistance – you can give back to the community this summer while earning over 112 community service hours.
More information: https://www.dorotusa.org/volunteer/high-school-college-internships/summer-teen-internship-program
Einstein Medical Programs
More information: https://einsteinmed.edu/departments/family-social-medicine/bronx-hope/programs.aspx
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Who: 10th & 11th Grade Girls
What: embeds 20 rising high school juniors and seniors inside a technology company or university setting from 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. Here, young women get hands-on experience in computing concepts, programming fundamentals, mobile phone development, robotics, and web development and design. Project-based curricular modules allow participants to build products and develop innovative solutions designed to inspire an interest in and encourage their pursuit of computer science.
Deadline: February
More information: http://girlswhocode.com/programs/
InVest In. Summer Internship
Programs are in STEM related fields.
More information: investin.org/collections/our-programmes
Junior Economic Club of NYC
Interested in the fields of business, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship? The Junior Economic Club of New York City (JEC NYC) is a selective student-run organization whose members have access to exclusive networking events, internships, workshops, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities. Additionally, members are given the chance to meet and network with New York's business leaders. With forums and events led by professionals ranging from Mark Cuban to Ivy League professors, this is an opportunity one should not miss out on.
More information: www.jecnyc.org
NYU Summer Opportunity
The Democracy Scholars Program offers rising high school seniors in New York City a FREE residential opportunity to learn in a college environment, explore relevant topics in political philosophy and social justice, and develop confidence in their academic and leadership capabilities. Students reside at NYU's campus from July 9 - 28, and continue to meet as Democracy Scholars throughout the duration of their senior year of high school to work on civic engagement projects.
More information: https://wagner.nyu.edu/democracy-scholars
NYC SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS
Our Embrace Her Legacy Academy is a personal development and leadership development program offered to young women (ages 14 – 19) in the New York City/tri-state area. Our program focuses on equipping young women with the tools needed to achieve unprecedented success in self-confidence, career, education and leadership. Our goal is to ignite a powerful and emotionally healthy relationship with self while using that as the foundation to realize personal and professional goals.
More information: http://embraceherlegacy.com/ehlacademy/
NYU Summer Programs
More information: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html#summer
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a free journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Over seven weeks, students will attend virtual workshops to learn reporting skills from professional journalists. They will also attend virtual lectures on liberal arts topics led by Princeton University professors. Participants hold a press conference, produce a short documentary, report on a professional sporting event, attend a virtual theatrical production, and interview subjects for their feature stories, which will be published in the Princeton Summer Journal. Review the 2023 Program Schedule for a sample of what to expect. After the program, students work with a volunteer college adviser, a professional journalist or program alum, to complete their college applications.
Summer Engineering Experience Program (SEE-STEM)
This five-week residential program will prepare students for college life, both academically and socially, and give them a chance to explore a major in engineering. Students can enroll in IBM courses for AI and cybersecurity certificates, as well as first semester courses that include English literature and composition.
More information: https://www.vaughn.edu/summer-programs-2023/#summerengineeringexperienceprogramsee-stem
Summer Learning Opportunities @ Landmark College
Landmark College is nationally known for helping students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges find success and confidence- in and out of the classroom. There are 4 summer program opportunities located in Vermont, and one online program.
More information: www.landmark.edu/summer/high-school-programs
Summer Programs in New York - NYC - TeenLife
www.teenlife.com/category/summer/summer-programs-new-york
The Brooklyn District Attorneys Office
These highly competitive internships offer students a unique opportunity to be part of a district attorney’s office. An intern’s duties may include assisting in investigations, attending trials, preparing and compiling documents and financial data, conducting and analyzing legal research, and supporting community outreach programs.
More information: http://www.brooklynda.org/internships/
The Emma Bowen Foundation National PAID Internship Program
The Emma Bowen Foundation has successfully worked with media companies to place minority High School seniors and College students in multi-summer PAID internships. Students also receive a matching funds in scholarships for each summer worked.
More information: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/index.php/application.html
The NYU School of Professional Studies High School Academy
NYU is now offering weekend workshops to provide high school students with programs of study that allow them to explore their professional options and to enhance their college portfolio.
More information: For more information, please call 212-998-7006 or e-mail [email protected]
The ACE Mentor Program
ACE mentor is a FREE after-school program for high school student who have the curiosity and drive to learn about a careers architecture, construction management, or engineering. - from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.
More information: https://www.acementor.org/
The School of The New York Times: NYC Summer Academy
Who: Grades 10-12
What: Explore the issues that impact the world, make headlines and are important to you. Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to pursue their passions and learn from New York Times journalists and other thought leaders who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our courses help students develop their intellectual curiosity.
More information: nytedu.com/pre-college/summer-academy/nyc/
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law internship intensive program which places high-achieving inner-city high school students with legal employers for the summer, and provides them with additional programming before, during, and after the summer designed to help them prepare for a legal career.
More information: http://www.nycbar.org/diversity/student-pipeline-program/programs/thurgood-marshall-summer-law-internship-program
Queens Council of the Arts
Are you a high school student looking for a way to build a killer portfolio that will get you into a great art college–with a scholarship? The High School to Art School program (HS2AS) is a free visual arts portfolio development program that provides qualified high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the art skills training, mentorship, essay writing techniques, college application assistance and financial aid planning necessary to gain acceptance into competitive art colleges. HS2AS sessions IS scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall and take place at QCA headquarters located in the Kaufman Arts District in Astoria.
More information: https://www.queenscouncilarts.org
Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
We will discuss ideas and decide on the product or service their venture will focus on during week one. This is when participants develop their branding, logo, identify their target audience and design a marketing strategy.
More information: Youth Entrepreneurship Camp | Manhattan College
- Communication Arts
- Programming
- SAT Prep
- Python
- Data Science
- Film Studies
- College Statement Writing
Summer Youth Employment Program
SYEP is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
More information: application.nycsyep.com/
New Roots Institute : 2024 educational fellowship, the Leadership Academy
Remote 8-week immersive educational fellowship in sustainable food systems leadership for high school and college students, running from June 25 through August 15.
During the Academy, fellows will:
- Examine the impact of our food system on the environment, society, public health, and animal welfare
- Co-create solutions to the harms posed by industrial animal agriculture
- Develop key leadership competencies
- Secure invaluable networking and mentorship opportunities
- Join a community of activists from around the world
ASAP Youth Leadership
ASAP is looking for APA youth who are New York City high school or college students interested in community-building, APA issues, and creating positive change on APA youth lives. Freshmen are highly encouraged to apply! ASAP welcomes all applicants regardless of gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical & mental ability, English proficiency, and citizenship status.
More information: www.cacf.org/leadership-development/asian-american-student-advocacy-project
Artslife at the Museum of Art and Design
Interns are introduced to a range of museum careers, from behind-the-scenes to public-facing activities. Over six weeks, students engage in collaborative work with museum staff, local designers, and other arts professionals. Interns are paid $15 per hour and receive a MetroCard. Program dates for 2023 are Tuesday, July 11-Friday, August 18.
More information: https://madmuseum.org/programs/teen-programs-mad
Architecture Summer Career Lab
Building upon the accredited curriculum of New York City’s flagship public school of architecture, the Summer Career Lab introduces architectural practice, theory, making, and thinking to those considering a career in the design field.
More information: ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/programs-centers/other-programs/summer-arch-career-lab/
BossGirls: Zahn Innovation Center
Bossgirls is a summer entrepreneurship program from the Zahn Innovation Center at The City College of New York (CCNY) for high school (current 9th-12th graders) girls and nonbinary students. If you’ve ever thought about running your own business, inventing something new, or being part of a movement to create change in the world, Bossgirls is for you! You’ll join a community of other Bossgirls like yourself to discover entrepreneurship.
More information: www.ccny.cuny.edu/zahn/bossgirls
DOROT Teen Internship Program
Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors can intern with a diverse group of socially conscious peers to bring vital social connections to older adults. Through one of our four summer teen internship programs, you can develop leadership skills and engage in meaningful programs with older adults. Through a variety of intergenerational activities – including discussion groups, home visits, creative arts and tech assistance – you can give back to the community this summer while earning over 112 community service hours.
More information: https://www.dorotusa.org/volunteer/high-school-college-internships/summer-teen-internship-program
Einstein Medical Programs
More information: https://einsteinmed.edu/departments/family-social-medicine/bronx-hope/programs.aspx
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Who: 10th & 11th Grade Girls
What: embeds 20 rising high school juniors and seniors inside a technology company or university setting from 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. Here, young women get hands-on experience in computing concepts, programming fundamentals, mobile phone development, robotics, and web development and design. Project-based curricular modules allow participants to build products and develop innovative solutions designed to inspire an interest in and encourage their pursuit of computer science.
Deadline: February
More information: http://girlswhocode.com/programs/
InVest In. Summer Internship
Programs are in STEM related fields.
More information: investin.org/collections/our-programmes
Junior Economic Club of NYC
Interested in the fields of business, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship? The Junior Economic Club of New York City (JEC NYC) is a selective student-run organization whose members have access to exclusive networking events, internships, workshops, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities. Additionally, members are given the chance to meet and network with New York's business leaders. With forums and events led by professionals ranging from Mark Cuban to Ivy League professors, this is an opportunity one should not miss out on.
More information: www.jecnyc.org
NYU Summer Opportunity
The Democracy Scholars Program offers rising high school seniors in New York City a FREE residential opportunity to learn in a college environment, explore relevant topics in political philosophy and social justice, and develop confidence in their academic and leadership capabilities. Students reside at NYU's campus from July 9 - 28, and continue to meet as Democracy Scholars throughout the duration of their senior year of high school to work on civic engagement projects.
More information: https://wagner.nyu.edu/democracy-scholars
NYC SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS
Our Embrace Her Legacy Academy is a personal development and leadership development program offered to young women (ages 14 – 19) in the New York City/tri-state area. Our program focuses on equipping young women with the tools needed to achieve unprecedented success in self-confidence, career, education and leadership. Our goal is to ignite a powerful and emotionally healthy relationship with self while using that as the foundation to realize personal and professional goals.
More information: http://embraceherlegacy.com/ehlacademy/
NYU Summer Programs
More information: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html#summer
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a free journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Over seven weeks, students will attend virtual workshops to learn reporting skills from professional journalists. They will also attend virtual lectures on liberal arts topics led by Princeton University professors. Participants hold a press conference, produce a short documentary, report on a professional sporting event, attend a virtual theatrical production, and interview subjects for their feature stories, which will be published in the Princeton Summer Journal. Review the 2023 Program Schedule for a sample of what to expect. After the program, students work with a volunteer college adviser, a professional journalist or program alum, to complete their college applications.
Summer Engineering Experience Program (SEE-STEM)
This five-week residential program will prepare students for college life, both academically and socially, and give them a chance to explore a major in engineering. Students can enroll in IBM courses for AI and cybersecurity certificates, as well as first semester courses that include English literature and composition.
More information: https://www.vaughn.edu/summer-programs-2023/#summerengineeringexperienceprogramsee-stem
Summer Learning Opportunities @ Landmark College
Landmark College is nationally known for helping students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges find success and confidence- in and out of the classroom. There are 4 summer program opportunities located in Vermont, and one online program.
More information: www.landmark.edu/summer/high-school-programs
Summer Programs in New York - NYC - TeenLife
www.teenlife.com/category/summer/summer-programs-new-york
The Brooklyn District Attorneys Office
These highly competitive internships offer students a unique opportunity to be part of a district attorney’s office. An intern’s duties may include assisting in investigations, attending trials, preparing and compiling documents and financial data, conducting and analyzing legal research, and supporting community outreach programs.
More information: http://www.brooklynda.org/internships/
The Emma Bowen Foundation National PAID Internship Program
The Emma Bowen Foundation has successfully worked with media companies to place minority High School seniors and College students in multi-summer PAID internships. Students also receive a matching funds in scholarships for each summer worked.
More information: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/index.php/application.html
The NYU School of Professional Studies High School Academy
NYU is now offering weekend workshops to provide high school students with programs of study that allow them to explore their professional options and to enhance their college portfolio.
More information: For more information, please call 212-998-7006 or e-mail [email protected]
The ACE Mentor Program
ACE mentor is a FREE after-school program for high school student who have the curiosity and drive to learn about a careers architecture, construction management, or engineering. - from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.
More information: https://www.acementor.org/
The School of The New York Times: NYC Summer Academy
Who: Grades 10-12
What: Explore the issues that impact the world, make headlines and are important to you. Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to pursue their passions and learn from New York Times journalists and other thought leaders who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our courses help students develop their intellectual curiosity.
More information: nytedu.com/pre-college/summer-academy/nyc/
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law internship intensive program which places high-achieving inner-city high school students with legal employers for the summer, and provides them with additional programming before, during, and after the summer designed to help them prepare for a legal career.
More information: http://www.nycbar.org/diversity/student-pipeline-program/programs/thurgood-marshall-summer-law-internship-program
Queens Council of the Arts
Are you a high school student looking for a way to build a killer portfolio that will get you into a great art college–with a scholarship? The High School to Art School program (HS2AS) is a free visual arts portfolio development program that provides qualified high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the art skills training, mentorship, essay writing techniques, college application assistance and financial aid planning necessary to gain acceptance into competitive art colleges. HS2AS sessions IS scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall and take place at QCA headquarters located in the Kaufman Arts District in Astoria.
More information: https://www.queenscouncilarts.org
Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
We will discuss ideas and decide on the product or service their venture will focus on during week one. This is when participants develop their branding, logo, identify their target audience and design a marketing strategy.
More information: Youth Entrepreneurship Camp | Manhattan College
