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The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program is a summer work program for teenagers aged 15 to 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The program is designed to help young people develop workforce skills, gain experience, and prepare for future employment. Participants work for the City of Raleigh for six weeks, from late June to early August, attending mandatory training and orientation sessions beforehand. In addition to working, participants benefit from skill-building and training sessions, as well as networking opportunities. Requirements for participation include living within Raleigh city limits, being available to work during the program's duration, attending orientation and training sessions, and having an NC State Issued ID or other documentation showing residency. The program is committed to the health and safety of participants and staff, and asks for full Covid-19 vaccination for in-person work or hybrid work. Virtual work is an option for those who only wish to work remotely.

The Next Generation STEM Internship Program (NGSI) is an education and internship opportunity for rising juniors and seniors from high schools or accredited home school programs in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, and Roane counties to participate in STEM or STEM-related projects with researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The program provides participants with the opportunity to learn from world-renowned scientists and engineers while working on STEM projects. It also offers optional professional development activities, including workshops, lab tours, lectures, poster sessions, seminars, and networking opportunities. Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, a rising junior/senior or a recently graduated senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, and be at least 16 years of age by the time of appointment. Program benefits include weekly stipends of up to $500 based on 40 hours of participation each week.

Red Cross youth volunteers learn valuable lessons in how to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, mobilize communities and create positive change. They hone their leadership skills, make new friends, and explore new interests, all in a friendly, encouraging and age-appropriate environment with visible results. Volunteering today can be the start of a lifetime of generous service to good causes.

The Legacy Youth Leadership Program (LYLP) is a training and internship initiative offered by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) to high school students. The program aims to promote confidence, character, community involvement, and leadership by engaging students in a series of workshops, public programs, and college visits. LYLP participants attend 12 weekly workshops that focus on BCRI's permanent galleries, archival holdings, and public programs in African American history, culture, and leadership development. After completing the program, students serve as Docents at BCRI and continue to volunteer throughout their high school tenure. The LYLP program is designed to prepare students to become lifelong learners, productive citizens, and community leaders.

The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains, a 2-week campus-based program for high school students in Castleton, Vermont to mobilize action, drive impact, and effect change in response to our warming planet. Engage with experts from Columbia Climate School and learn about cutting-edge innovations in action. Meet, collaborate, and build partnerships with like-minded students and tap into collective strengths for action.

Vermont Adaptive seeks energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports, working with athletes with disabilities, and non-profit management and who want to learn while sharing their passions with others. Vermont Adaptive’s Apprenticeship Program is for students ages 14-17 looking to volunteer some their time in exchange for training, experience, opportunities to ski, ride, mountain bike, and paddle, and potentially school credit and application or resume building.