Internships for high schoolers

Docents are trained volunteers who greet visitors to the Santa Clarita History Center, sharing their knowledge of the Santa Clarita Valley’s history and lore with tours of our museum and buildings under restoration. Docents often give presentations to groups of school children, Scouts and other organizations in the community.

San Francisco Unified School District places students in stipend-based internships related to their interest area. While we will make every effort to place students in programs in which they have expressed interest, due to limited numbers of placements in highly impacted and highly sought after industries, not all students will receive an offer.

Take regular Cornell courses online, study with university faculty, and earn credits and a Cornell transcript.

The Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship Program at U-M is a six-week program that aims to increase interest in basic science research by giving high school students from under-resourced areas the chance to work with researchers at U-M in a hands-on science laboratory experience. Interns will come from select communities in Michigan, including rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. They will conduct their own research project, and present their findings to peers and mentors at the end of the program. The program covers interns' housing and meals on campus, as well as providing a stipend. In addition to conducting research, the program offers professional development and enrichment opportunities and access to university resources. Interns are required to have health insurance coverage and must be present and on campus for the duration of the program. The Aspirnaut program follows a Code of Conduct and promotes a safe and supportive environment for participants, with supervision from research supervisors, undergraduate resident advisors, and program staff. Beyond the program, the goal is to help participants pursue college and career opportunities in the sciences.

A unique opportunity for highly qualified high school juniors to work side-by-side with world class scientists on a variety of imaging-related research projects. CIS interns (unpaid) gain valuable hands-on experience in a real laboratory setting as contributing members of a research team. They benefit from professional development activities, team building exercises, and at least one field trip. Participation in this program is free.

Externs of Meta Summer Academy (formerly known as Facebook Summer Academy) will have the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce.

The Urban Journalism Workshop at New York University is designed to develop the next generation of great journalists. A diverse group of 20 high school juniors and seniors attending schools throughout the five boroughs of New York City or in nearby suburbs of the Tri-State metropolitan region (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut only) will come together to spend 10 days attending an intensive and rewarding journalism “boot-camp” held at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University.

The Teen Conservation Leaders (TCL) Program is a service learning program where you develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence and earn community service hours. The summer begins with a week-long training where both new and returning TCL students will get to know each other and dive into basic marine biology and ocean conservation topics.

ArtsWestchester’s Young Adult Leadership Council is a career and college readiness program for youth ages 16-22 that provides a youth voice to our education programs. Council members meet twice monthly at ArtsWestchester’s gallery, in downtown White Plains, to plan, evaluate, attend, promote, and develop ArtsWestchester teen programs including our current Teen Tuesday & Thursday program.

​The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors. The Program originated in 1983 as a result of Kentucky leaders’ concern that the state’s “best and brightest” were leaving the Commonwealth to pursue educational and career opportunities elsewhere without fully understanding the potential of their talents at home. Students who are selected attend the Program without charge. In the spirit of partnership, the Office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature, and private enterprise come together to provide the financial support for the Program. The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. The first class numbered 230 and was housed on one college campus. Since then, the Program has enjoyed excellent support and grown to over 1,000 students on three campuses.

Environmentor is a science research mentorship program for high school students to conduct authentic research under the mentorship of scientists from local universities and research institutions on projects focused on the Rockaway shoreline. Students 9th-11th grade, who live or attend school in, or around, the Rockaway Peninsula are eligible to apply to the Environmentor Program. The program is entirely inperson.

Learn how to create and pitch your own business idea all while getting paid as a Be Your Own Boss Intern! Over four weeks, you’ll get a crash course in entrepreneurship and work with awesome teens from across the city to build a business of your own.

The NextGen Pathways to Computing Program provides opportunities for high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates in accredited high schools or home school programs in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, and Roane counties, to learn about foundational computer and computational science skills. Participants will be mentored by ORNL research and technical staff while also being exposed to ORNL’s advanced research facilities, including the world’s most powerful supercomputer. The program focuses on solving challenging scientific and technical problems in energy and security, with a goal of providing participants with valuable skills needed for successful careers in computing fields. The program is open to any public, private, or home-schooled student attending a high school in eligible counties and offers a weekly stipend of up to $500, as well as optional professional development activities. The program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, a recommendation from a STEM teacher and principal, and completion of pre- and post-appointment surveys.

The Urban Design and Planning Pre-College Fellowship is for high school students who are curious about careers in urban planning and design. This pre-college program introduces students to urban planning and design with leading professionals and peers in the Boston area and beyond.

The Summer Youth Employment Program at Project Self-Sufficiency is designed for rising high school sophomores and juniors to receive skills assessments, learn how to write a resume and cover letter, discuss workplace etiquette, practice interview techniques, learn how to complete job applications, and get paid on-the-job experience.

The East Baton Rouge Parish of East Baton Rouge High School internship program provides high school students with an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in various industries. Through this program, students can explore their career interests, develop their skills, and make meaningful connections with professionals in their fields of interest.

In the Self-Paced Program, high school students can explore web development, cyber security, data science, and artificial intelligence. Participants work at their own pace to learn coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and have the opportunity to build community through live events.

Volunteers will start with a rotation of positions that help support our staff and operations on our exhibit floor. Volunteers engage guests at our popular exhibits, help maintain the Cube at a “show ready” state, and answer questions. Other positions (which may require additional training) include teaching science activities, explaining science concepts at our exhibits, and performing “behind the scenes” duties.

The Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) program at Wave Hill offers New York City high school students an opportunity to participate in citywide ecological monitoring efforts in local woodlands and to conduct authentic research under the mentorship of field scientists. The 14-month program begins with immersion in academic science learning.

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky is a residential program for bright, highly motivated Kentucky high school students who have demonstrated interest in pursuing advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Housed on the campus of Western Kentucky University, students take college classes, engage in faculty-led research, and have the ability to study abroad. The Gatton Academy also seeks to provide its students with the companionship of peers; to encourage students to develop the creativity, curiosity, reasoning ability, and self-discipline that lead to independent thought and action; and to aid students in developing integrity that will enable them to benefit society. The goal is to enable Kentucky's exceptional young scientists and mathematicians to learn in an environment which offers advanced educational opportunities, preparing them for leadership roles in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

At New Victory, high school juniors and seniors make up our Usher Corps, an award-winning, rigorous year-to-year creative youth development program that offers: Flexible paid employment, personal and professional growth, a supportive team of young adults from across the city, professional training and workshops, hands-on work with kids and families in a friendly, fast-paced environment, and opportunities to see live theater from around the world.

SF YouthWorks provides paid job readiness workshops, training, and internships at different SF City Departments such as the Public Utilities Commission, the Public Library, and the SF International Airport.

The Mayor's Youth Council is a program that engages Boston's high school students in government and civic participation. The MYC has 86 council members, each of whom works in one of eight committees and a neighborhood working group. Each committee is led by two co-directors, and each neighborhood working group is led by two co-liaisons. The Council represents every neighborhood in Boston, with members who are confirmed by Mayor Wu through an application and interview process. Council members are selected for a one-year term and work with the Mayor's Office, community leaders, and city officials. MYC provides a platform for youth voice to be represented in the City with the goals of putting in place positive solutions through civic engagement, building a network with youth leaders from across the City, and encouraging youth to prioritize social change and justice in their own communities.

Changemakers in Computing (CIC) is a summer 2023 program hosted by the University of Washington’s Allen School. This free program aims to serve Washington State high school students from systemically marginalized backgrounds. Students will be organized into Mentee groups led by Mentors who are current UW undergraduate students. Mentees will develop coding skills through culturally relevant project-based learning, learning about different areas of computing, explore the changemaking impact one can have through technology, receive support in pursuing continued learning, and building community with other changemakers.