Internships for high schoolers

Pomona College Academy for Youth Success offers a multifaceted approach to prepare and support over ninety high achieving high school students for admission to and success in college. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors participate in a wide array of programs throughout the academic year geared to affect their perceptions of the college experience, to challenge them academically, and to develop a collaborative cohort striving for success in selective four year institutions. Each scholar participates in PAYS for three consecutive years, from acceptance at the end of their first year of high school until graduation. The program is committed to supporting each scholar in matriculating into competitive institutions completely free of charge to the students’ families.

The Teaching Assistant Program at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a volunteer opportunity for 15-18-year-olds who are interested in art and/or working with children. The program provides young artists with professional skills in art-making and art education. The TAs assist Teaching Artists in the classroom, prepare materials, and help children with hands-on art-making. The program is a competitive one and includes an orientation and mentoring by a Teaching Artist. Teaching Assistants walk away with new art techniques, teaching skills, a solid relationship with the Museum, and more. The program runs during the summer, from June 12 to August 4.

The Rancho offers both paid and unpaid internship positions to interested students who wish to gain experience in the curatorial, education, horticulture, and development departments when available.

The Los Angeles Public Library offers several opportunities for teens to get involved and volunteer at their local library. The Teen Council is open to ages 11-19 and involves working with the librarian and peers on tasks such as suggesting book purchases or planning library programs. Additionally, joining the Teen Council allows for the opportunity to participate in a Teens Leading Change project that aims to create positive change in the community. Teen Volunteers, ages 14-19, can assist librarians with organizing the teen area, creating library displays, and serving as homework helpers or summer reading assistants. Those who participate in any of these programs will earn community service hours, and can gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, and civic engagement.

Scripps has volunteers as young as 15 and many who are more than 80 years old, donating their time to welcome guests, create crafts for patients, escort their furry friends through the canine therapy program, work in the gift shop and so much more,often working side-by-side with our employees and physicians.

The QuarkNet Workshop program is an annual workshop for high school physics teachers and students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The workshop is designed to serve as an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in particle physics and cosmology, with presentations from scientists and postdocs from Berkeley Lab. The workshop is focused on creating a vibrant learning community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program usually includes discussions on topics such as the search for dark matter, mapping the universe, measuring dark energy with supernovae, machine learning, and the Higgs boson. Additionally, students get to form small groups and interview lab scientists about their work, and they present a short video or powerpoint about the research. A highlight of the program is the discussion with Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter. The workshop is supported by QuarkNet, and there is no cost to teachers or students.

The program matches high school students, in the summer between their junior and senior year of high school, with faculty members who have or are developing a research project. The faculty member, his or her staff and the SBI student work daily on this project for 6 – 7 weeks. Additionally, there are opportunities for field trips for the group to visit each other’s project site, tour local hospitals and medical facilities, listen to various speakers and participate in discussions with residents.

The City of Irvine seeks motivated high school juniors and seniors, and current college students for the 2023 City Council Summer Internship Program. This is an excellent opportunity for civic-minded students to work with City Councilmembers, perform research and analysis on a wide range of topics, and observe the efforts of local government.

The Cedars-Sinai High School Student Volunteer Program is the perfect opportunity for young students interested in a healthcare career. This program offers students aged 14-18 the chance to interact with patients, healthcare staff, and learn firsthand about the medical center's various operations. Students can choose between clinical (patient care) or clerical (administrative) volunteer assignments with tasks ranging from answering phone calls to assisting with meal trays. The volunteer program requires a minimum of 100 hours and takes a year-round approach, starting from March 1, 2023. Participants must be enrolled in high school, and annual flu vaccinations, initial and annual health evaluations, among other requirements, must be fulfilled

The Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program (BLDAP) is a high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help students develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. It is a project-based program where participants engage in hands-on projects, an engaging computer science short course, and weekly discussions with STEM professionals. The program focuses on building 21st-century research skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration while building a vibrant STEM network. BLDAP is open to public school students in 10th and 11th grade in the Bay area, particularly Alameda, San Francisco, and West Contra Costa counties, and seeks to reflect the racial demographics of the residential population. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are highly encouraged to apply. The program takes place in-person for six weeks during the summer and students receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in real-life work environments.

Teen Gallery Guides at the Getty Villa is a paid summer internship for Boyle Heights teens who are interested in exploring the connections between art and science, working in community with teen peers, building public speaking skills, and engaging with art professionals and museum spaces in unique ways. Interns will focus on ancient art, archaeology, art conservation, and scientific processes while learning strategies for understanding objects in the Getty Villa’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman art. Over the summer, interns will be introduced to methods of research, audience engagement techniques, and gallery teaching strategies to research, develop, and lead STEAM-focused interactive gallery experiences for school-aged visitors. Transportation to and from the Getty Villa is provided to each intern, as well as a stipend.

The Intern Project is a program offered by the LA Promise Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing students in Los Angeles for success in college, career, and life. The program places high school students from Los Angeles County in paid internships with dynamic employers, giving them an opportunity to grow, build connections and gain exposure to a variety of industries. The goal of the program is to provide students with work-based learning experiences, which research shows can lead to attending college and earning a degree. The program has placed over 490 students, with 100% of them headed to college and 95% of them being students of color. The Intern Project also serves as a talent pipeline for businesses to invest in and generate social impact while building a diverse future talent. The program is supported by donors and sponsors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Walt Disney Company.

A High School Student Worker assists regular employees in the more routine aspects of their jobs and carries out specific assignments under supervision. Duties may vary from routine clerical assignments in an office setting to manual labor assignments in departments involved in maintaining parks, beaches, roads, etc. Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentives depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

Under the supervision of the Supervisory Archivist, the candidate will participate in a full range of archival activities and duties. Duties may include: compiling inventories and finding aids of presidential records, gubernatorial records, audio visual materials or recent donations to determine their stage of processing. Applicant may work on acquisition, arrangement, and description; creating a spreadsheet of information gathered during the inventory to be used in description activities of the Public Archives Catalog; digitization of primary source records; and entering descriptions into a database. Candidates may also work on a variety of projects for the Reagan Library website.

Once selected, the initial teen training will last 4-6 months with a preceptor and a medical skills test will be passed before your name is embroidered on your scrubs at which time you can assist patients on your own and can train to become a preceptor your second year. Teen is notified if he/she is selected and completes a mandatory all-day initial training before starting at clinic. Teen interns are required to wear plain navy blue scrubs, and closed toe shoes when interning. Average number of new interns selected each year (50 or more high school students to replace those who are graduating).

Are you interested in environmental science and have a passion for addressing climate change? The Climate Ambassadors program explores the crossroads of environmental research, climate communication, and personal and professional growth. This program is an ideal opportunity for teens with a science-oriented mind and a relationship-oriented personality interested in pursuing a career in environmental studies, climate science, climate communication, equity and environmental justice, science education, and outreach.

Interested in science? Concerned about the impact humans are having on wildlife and the earth? Join us this summer as a conservation intern! Over the course of 7 weeks, we will be meeting virtually over zoom as well as taking in-person field trips to explore a variety of conservation related topics. This internship is designed to be fast-paced and engaging and is a great opportunity for those who are interested in a career in ecology, conservation, environmental science or any related field.

Participants will be serving patients, families, and staff throughout the hospital, contributing daily to the hospital's mission to create hope and build healthier futures. Volunteering opportunities include administrative support, greeting patients upon entry to the hospital, escorting patients to their hospital appointments, and gifting developmentally appropriate items to patients.

In the summer of 2023, we will offer both in-person and online versions of the 2-week Summer Residential Program. The in-person and online programs will run concurrently from June 11-24 (Session 1) and again from July 9-22 (Session 2). Students at the Summer Residential Program will spend 2 weeks deeply immersed in the art and craft of creative writing. Each student will take one core course for the duration of the session. The core courses are taught by graduates of the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop. Students may select a core course in fiction writing, poetry writing, or creative writing (which includes some combination of fiction, poetry, and personal essay). We also offer core courses in TV writing and playwriting. Students will share their writing with teachers and peers, receive constructive critique, and participate in writing exercises and activities. To supplement the core courses, we'll also offer readings by exciting published writers; workshops on process and aspects of craft; discussions on writing-adjacent subjects (literary translation, film, revision, mental health); collaborative projects to allow small groups of students to work together; as well as open mics, talent shows, icebreakers, and social gatherings designed to give students the opportunity to connect with one another.

The Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program is designed to provide opportunities for high school-aged students to increase their leadership skills by sharing their passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the natural world with younger campers. LITs will assist camp staff in providing a safe, caring, and exciting experience for campers while being exposed to careers in the fields of education, biology, ecology, and natural resources.

The Science Squad internship program at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and job readiness, which are valuable for any future job. As part of the program, volunteers will engage visitors in interactive science activities at the museum, and receive training on different topics each week. The internship has three sessions: Spring, Summer, and Fall, and continuing volunteers have the opportunity to mentor new volunteers and work on expanding their science communication skills by creating their own demonstrations or short videos. The program aims to inspire curiosity in science while providing an enriching experience for teenage volunteers.

The Computer Science and Engineering department's CSExplore Camp is an exciting 3 day youth program designed to give women high school students an engaging, fun-filled and hands-on immersive summer experience. Attendees will explore the fundamentals of computing from the low-level hardware of circuits all the way to the high-level logic of writing software. To embrace the diversity of the field, activities also include programming a robot and designing a video game. This day camp will take place on UB’s North campus, with occasional trips to some of the campus’s exciting research labs that apply computing to solve meaningful real-world problems.

The UB/National Grid Camp provides an opportunity for students with an aptitude in math and science to learn more about careers in STEM and experience campus life. We are especially interested in students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM professions. Students will spend three nights in North Campus dorms during which they will be presented with an engineering challenge to solve as a team. This year will include a field trip to National Grid, a business lunch with National Grid as well as UB professionals, and UB laboratory hours.