Internships for high schoolers

Whether you're interested in being a producer, a journalist, a web developer, an engineer, a business executive, a PR agent, a sales representative, or any other career in media or tech, the EBF Internship is here to help you get your start. If selected, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these organizations so you can learn, grow and put yourself on the fast-track to career success.

BESt summer programs are four weeks in duration and focused on a STEM-based curriculum. The goal is to spark students interests in STEM-based professions and to create a pipeline of diverse healthcare providers to the St. Louis Region.

BioBus creates immersive laboratory environments, including mobile labs and community labs, in which students join scientists for hands-on scientific exploration during in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs as well as internships. BioBus helps K-12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and pursue science.

The Research Mentorship Program is a competitive summer program offered by the University of California, Santa Barbara that engages highly accomplished high school students from around the world in hands-on, interdisciplinary university-level research. The program runs from June 20 to August 4, 2023, and students are required to attend the virtual component from June 20-23, 2023. Students are paired with a mentor (graduate student, postdoc, or faculty) and choose a research project from a wide range of disciplines offered by the program each year. Along with a deep relationship with their mentor and insight into professional research-based opportunities, students learn about research techniques and mature their academic goals. The GRIT talks lecture series connects students to some of the best minds among the UC Santa Barbara research community presenting their groundbreaking research and innovative technology. Additionally, students are immersed in university life and network with equally curious and ambitious peers.

The Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP), sponsored by Knowles Corporation, Motorola Solutions, and the National Science Foundation, is a free, 3-week, non-residential program that offers high school students an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about engineering through hands-on projects and corporate partner visits. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with world-renowned professors, meet COE students, make new friends, and earn a stipend upon successful completion of the program!

The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) offered by Charleston County Government is an opportunity for young adults between 16-21 years of age, and who are residents of Charleston County, to gain experience in the operation of county government, develop workplace readiness skills, and exposure to the work world while earning $15/hour. The eligible candidate must be a high school or college student, have a functional email account and voicemail to receive and respond to communication, and complete the online application. Job opportunities are available with Charleston County government, the Public Library, the Charleston Animal Society, and Public Works Department. The program will last from June 16th to July 27th, training begins on June 16th, and the graduates will receive soft skills training throughout the program while working an average of 4-hour shifts per day for a total of 120 hours. The application deadline is May 5th, or upon receiving 125 applicants, whichever comes first.

Student Historian interns are high school-aged students who use the resources of New-York Historical to conduct exciting research and share their scholarship through creative digital projects. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about careers in the museum, library, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their public speaking and leadership skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history.

Work projects in past summers have included tasks such as developing nature trails, planting and maintaining native flora, stream bank restoration, basic outdoor maintenance tasks, construction of trail bridges, soil retaining walls and canoe launches. Additionally, workers will receive basic work and life skills, environmental construction skills and environmental awareness.

As part of Northwestern Medicine's commitment to building stronger communities, the NM Discovery Program’s mission is to create a pathway for the next generation of healthcare leaders by drawing on the talents of Northwestern Medicine's incredible team of healthcare professionals to provide STEM career exploration opportunities. The program is designed for students who otherwise would not be able to access these opportunities. Throughout the program, students will be exposed to a broad range of healthcare careers through activities including tours, guest speakers, group discussion, and hands-on projects. In addition, the program fosters character and professional development, cultivates life skills, provides community service and leadership experience, and offers mentorship and networking opportunities. Meetings are held once a month, most often on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am–12:00 pm, during the school year.* Central region will continue to host a two year-program, all other regions will offer a one-year program for applicants entering the 2022–2023 school year.

UAB's PRISM program offers high school students from minority backgrounds hands-on research experiences with surgeon mentors. The internship exposes students to medical careers, research's impact on patient care, and enhances their college application competitiveness.

Of our more than 250 active volunteers, 80 are dedicated to fundraising. The purpose of these volunteers is to raise funds and promote good relations between the community and the hospital.

The OdySea Aquarium provides an internship program in several departments. These positions are unpaid but offer valuable opportunities to learn. The internships are structured according to the semester calendar and require a 3-4 month commitment, with a minimum of 3-5 days a week.

The Clinical Internship at Vermont Sports Medicine Center is designed to afford qualified juniors or seniors in High School exposure to the medical field of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. In addition to the exposure and observation, the intern will become involved in the day-to-day operations under the direction of the Clinical Manager or Practice Director. Hours may be accommodated to student school schedule, ranging from 6 hours per week up to 20.

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH, MOAH:CEDAR and WHM) is currently accepting volunteer applications! Our volunteers are passionate about art and history and make valuable contributions to the museum at all levels. As a volunteer you will be an integral part of the museum, working directly with staff and gaining real world experience.

The TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program where students learn how to code through web design and web development. Throughout the program students will learn industry-aligned technical and professional skills, gaining knowledge of key coding languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

In this internship, Media Makers interns learn about different media production skills while creating projects about important social issues impacting their communities. Media Makers equips interns with a variety of skillsets including: Digital Illustration/Graphic Design, Animation, Public Artwork & Social Media Strategy.Media Makers Interns can expect to learn how to use a drawing tablet and Adobe Photoshop, how to use a multitude of graphic design platforms, how to create short animations, how to create community-centered artwork, and how use social media for advocacy.

Kentucky high school students who will have completed at least one year of high school are eligible to apply for the Young Leaders Academy, a summer residential leadership conference at the University of Louisville. The McConnell Center offers this annual program to outstanding students to help hone their leadership skills and further their understanding of American history. The theme of the conference is "Revisiting American Constitutionalism."

The Einstein-Montefiore Summer High School Research Program introduces high school students age 16 and older to the excitement of leading-edge scientific research. It is our hope that because of this experience, students will begin to think about a career in science while still in high school

MTC offers Bay Area high school students the opportunity to discover the inner workings of a metropolitan planning organization, and start on a career path in government service.

The U.S. Department of State’s Pathways Internship Program includes both the Internship Experience Program (IEP) and the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP). Both programs are targeted toward U.S. citizens enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional academic levels. Both programs provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed.

The Women Empowered Through Business (WEB) Institute is a week-long summer internship program aimed at introducing high school female rising juniors to the technology and business fields. Throughout the six-day session, students will get involved in various workshops that will teach them coding, computer technology, entrepreneurship, personal branding, supply chain management, business analytics, and professional development. These workshops will be conducted by university faculty and staff to expose the students to women leading in the fields of technology and business. The program also includes team-building sessions and college readiness workshops to help the students with their future academic paths. Along with these, the participants of this program will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders through various sessions for a better understanding of the business world.

The Ochsner STAR Program offers a free opportunity for high school students to explore the healthcare industry, especially those who have limited access and resources.

The internships offered by the Museum of Science in Boston are available for one of three trimesters: fall, winter/spring, and summer. These internships allow for hands-on, work-learn experience in a variety of areas including science education and behind-the-scenes work. Applicants must be enrolled in high school, college or graduate school, or making a career change, and must be eligible to work in the United States. Some internships are paid, while others are unpaid, and any internship can be done for course credit if permitted by the educational institution. The Museum also offers a summer youth internship program for students ages 14-19, which runs for seven weeks and includes paid working hours, professional development workshops, and free admission to the Museum of Science's exhibit halls and venues. The Museum of Science is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.