Student Opportunities
A list of internships, trainings and events for students.
Updated Monthly on the 1st and 3rd Mondays
How To Use This Site
Suggested Ways to Use the Page:
- Highlight a few opportunities that are of interest to your students and encourage students to apply or attend. You can select opportunities based on the location or type of experience.
- Target a group of students to apply for specific opportunities based on their interest areas. For example, working with students who are interested in writing to apply for opportunities that are writing contests or writing internships.
- Host application drop-in hours for students to get support in applying for opportunities. This ensures that students are completing all parts of the application and have a greater chance of being selected for the program.
If you need additional support or guidance in preparing students for WBL opportunities, please see the resources section below or contact Jackie McKinney at jmckinney@newvisions.org.
Opportunities From NV Partner Orgs-
Innovation Fellowship-
Eligibility: Current High School Junior, Identify as a Female student of color, have a cumulative grade point avg of at least 3.0, low to moderate household income (should not exceed $125,000)
Are you a Gen Z student looking to gain leadership skills and make a positive impact in your community? Look no further than our hybrid program that matches you with a Fortune 500 company. As a consultant team, scholars will research and advocate for their community, as well as learn valuable skills to help corporations engage more deeply with local communities. Industries represented include healthcare, beauty, tech, finance, and more. Join us today and make a difference!
Information Session: Register Here
February 20, 2025 | 5:00 PM ET
March 20, 2025 | 5:00 PM ET
April 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM ET
*New* Remote Summer Coding Program- Deadline May 2, 2025
Eligibility: High School Student
All Star Code's Summer Intensive is a transformative experience designed to equip students with vital technical and professional skills.
Choose between the accelerated 3-week Tech Sprint or the comprehensive 6-week Tech Marathon, both offering live instruction, personalized support, and a collaborative community for students to jumpstart their journey in technology and innovation.
Last updated April 7, 2025
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GENERAL INTERNSHIPS and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Internship for Undocumented Students- Deadline April 7th
Eligibility Check program details for eligibility for each program
The Beyond Rising Internship program focuses on workforce development, connecting UNDOCUMENTED youth aged 16-20 with employment opportunities within post-secondary campuses such as Fordham University and Lehman College.
Participation in the summer internship requires a commitment of 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Interns will be assigned to various colleges, universities and organizations in the NYC area. Compensation for their contributions will be offered by the Oyate Group in the form of a $500 weekly stipend, provided through pre-paid debit cards.
Beyond Rising's summer program is set to commence on Monday July 7th and will continue until Friday August 8th. The internship runs 5 weeks total.
Leadership Summer Institute- Priority- Final Deadline April 14th
Eligibility: Must currently be in 9 - 12th grade, identify as a young woman and/or gender-expansive youth
Summer Institute is a paid, six-week social justice educational experience for high school students who identify as young women and gender expansive youth in NYC & Newark, NJ. We bring together dynamic young leaders like YOU to share ideas, reflect on experiences, meet amazing role models, and help transform your community through direct action. During the summer, you and your peers will take classes, meet people engaged in various careers, take workshops on issues that are important to you, and explore your own and others' leadership. All participants can receive a stipend of up to $450!
Girls Who Code Summer Programs (In-person & Virtual)- Deadline April 11th
Eligibility Check program details for eligibility for each program
Girls Who Code offers two Summer Programs. Students can learn game design in live virtual classrooms in SIP or explore hot topics in tech with step-by-step video tutorials in Pathways. Both programs give participants coding skills, industry insights, and a lifetime of community and career support–no fees or coding experience required.
Join Girls Who Code live on February 5th at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET to learn more about our Summer Programs and discover how high schoolers are launching their futures with the greatest sisterhood around!
*New* Free Cybersecurity Summer Program- Deadline April 15th
Eligibility : high schoolers aged 15-17 based in Guadalajara, Toronto, New York New Jersey, or Los Angeles
CS4CS is an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science for high school students with any or no background experience in cybersecurity or computer programming. Throughout the program, students will learn from lessons focused on a spectrum of topics such as “white-hat” hacking, cryptography, steganography, digital forensics, privacy, data usage, and other issues relevant to the fast-growing cyber industry.
4 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM MONDAY–FRIDAY, 10 AM-4 PM
Located at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Youth Media Program with FIFA World Cup- Deadline April 19, 2025
Eligibility : high schoolers aged 15-17 based in Guadalajara, Toronto, New York New Jersey, or Los Angeles
The program is an exciting opportunity to hone your skills, build a peer network, report stories and share opinions: on the human rights dimensions of sports in your community, and in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
As a Youth Media Forward reporter, you will receive:
Training on reporting the human rights dimensions of sport and ensuring responsible reporting practices, across print, broadcast and online media.
Dimensions may include (but not be limited to): access and diversity, safety in sport, the impacts of major sporting events and the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders; and the working conditions for people involved in or affected by major events.
Opportunities to submit stories for publication, through partnerships with media outlets.
Interactive sessions with media industry leaders.
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*New* New York Hall of Science Explainer Program- Deadline May 1, 2025
Eligibility : At least 14 years of age, If under 18, must have NYS working papers at time of interview, Photo ID, NYC resident
Explainers help bring the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) to life! They engage audiences in STEM conversations, perform science demonstrations, and contribute to the development of our museum exhibits and programming. Explainers, recognizable for their red aprons, essentially help show how science is amazing, and all around us!
*New* Tech Program: AI - Priority Deadline May 4, Final Deadline May 25, 2025
Eligibility Must be a junior or senior during school year 2025-2026
TECH360 is an intensive bootcamp that meets Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. While most sessions are virtual, there are 2 required in-person sessions. Please note that you will only participate in 1 cycle and will select your preference in the TECH360 application.
Cycle 1: June 30 - July 17
Cycle 2: July 28 - August 14
DEMO DAY: August 21st
In-person sessions held on June 30th & July 17th (Cycle 1)
and July 28th & August 14th (Cycle 2) in Midtown NYC.
*New* Summer Writing Program (Paid) - Deadline May 9, 2025
Eligibility New York City youth who are ages 15-20 in summer 2025
Join a group of 10-12 young people who will explore making change in Youth Communication’s 46th annual summer writing workshop. You will participate in writing lessons, discussions, field trips, and group activities. You will write memoir-style and reported stories about making change.
The workshop will be held in person at our midtown office on West 38th Street, and runs July 7 through August 14, 2025. The workshop meets Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the six weeks, and in-person attendance is required.
EVENTS, PROGRAMS & CONTESTS
Center for Architecture Workshop- Multiple Dates
Teen Workshops are for high school students interested in learning more about the city’s built environment and developing their architectural design skills. Offered on weekends during the school year, these workshops combine architectural exploration with hands-on design projects, nurturing the development of design thinking and providing students with instruction in architecture fundamentals such as architectural drawing, scale measurement, model building, site and precedent analysis. Program has a fee but offers scholarships and fee waivers.
Upcoming Workshops (Details Here)
April 5, 2025: Plan and Elevation Drawing 10am-4pm: Scholarship application deadline Saturday, March 15
May 3, 2025: Architectural Sketching; Scholarship application deadline Saturday April 12th
*New* Youth Conservation Summit
- April 12, 2025
Join the Movement for Ocean Conservation! Are you passionate about the environment? Want to take real action against Climate Change to help your community? Meet other like-minded teens at the Youth Conservation Summit (YCS) NYC!
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: New York Aquarium, Brooklyn, NY
Why You Should Attend:
Talk to conservation experts and environmental professionals
Learn how YOU can make a difference in your community
Get hands-on experience with a Coney Island beach cleanup
Meet other high school students who care about protecting our planet
Enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch!
Who Can Join?
High school students (Grades 9-12)
Interested in science, conservation, or making a positive impact
Excited to learn about careers in wildlife science & sustainability
Ready to take action for a healthier planet
*New* Engineering and Computer Science Open House
- April 12, 2025
Join us for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Open House on Saturday, April 12! Discover the breadth of our academic programs; meet professors, students, and future classmates; explore our research and design projects; experience our labs and facilities; tour our campus; and enjoy lunch in Miron Victory Court!
Admitted Students Register Here
Prospective Students Register Here (Sophomores and Juniors)
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