Internships for high schoolers

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office offers high school, college and legal internships throughout the year. These highly competitive internships offer students a unique opportunity to be part of a district attorney’s office. An intern’s duties may include assisting in investigations, attending trials, preparing and compiling documents and financial data, conducting and analyzing legal research, and supporting community outreach programs.

The objective of our work-study internship is for high school students to get a hands-on education learning about the heavy equipment, ag equipment and diesel technology industries. We provide our interns with an experience in the industry before they decide to make an investment into a diesel technology education and career.

The Lab Jumpstart program aims to ‘jumpstart’ the development of research skills and exposure to laboratory culture. During the after-school portion of the program, which spans March through June, students participate in small-group laboratory experiments in the RockEDU teaching laboratory to develop content knowledge and scientific skills in preparation for their summer mentored research experience. The after-school program culminates with an oral presentation demonstrating their research and scientific skills.

What do cutting edge research, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and unparalleled access to professional scientists and engineers have in common? The AEOP High School Apprenticeship. Spend your summer in a university research lab or in one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique apprenticeship opportunity.

The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin job shadowing opportunities for high school students interested in healthcare careers. The program also includes educational seminars.

The Health Science Enrichment Institute (HSEI) five-week summer program on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus is designed for incoming college freshmen and sophomores that offers additional instruction and exposure to various science courses and personal development topics. This program includes courses and activities of various topics: Academic Components: Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Introduction to Research, and Introduction to Medicine; Non-Academic Components: Time Management and Study Skills, Sessions with a diverse student population and practicing health professionals, Clinical Skills Training

Do you have a passion for art? Are you curious about museums? Apply for a summer internship to work with other teens at the Art Institute and support festivals, gallery tours, and workshops that serve thousands of local and international visitors. As an intern you’ll engage with museum professionals, go behind the scenes, connect with our world-renowned collection, meet local artists, and plan and host creative programs.

The High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) is a four week, tuition-free, residential program. It offers current sophomore and junior high school students unique opportunities to learn about the broad spectrum of careers in Biomedical Research, Biotechnology and the health professions (BBHP). It is designed to improve academic study and communication skills of the participants.

The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Summer Program is an incredible opportunity that gives high school students a hands-on introduction to college. This six-week academic and residential program is offered at no charge to Upward Bound/UBMS participants and offers experiences and memories.

The summer research scholar program at the Center for Discovery and Innovation offers an immersive experience in academic research. If you have a passion for science, a curious mind, and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this program is tailor-made for you. Each year, we provide comprehensive training to nearly 40 passionate individuals through our Summer Research Scholar Program. As a Research Scholar, you will have the chance to actively engage with our laboratory staff and assist in executing research techniques, contribute to data collection and entry, and play a role in compiling essential study documents.

The Louis Stokes Internship Program is a competitive summer internship offered by the Cleveland Clinic high school students. The program is designed to provide students with an immersive research experience in the biomedical field while introducing them to the Cleveland Clinic's research environment.

The Explorers Program is a college, career, and life readiness program that enables Newark-area high school students to build essential skills and self-confidence through a curriculum that draws upon the Museum’s unique collections, resources, and staff.

NIST research is subdivided into six organizational NIST laboratories that conduct research in a wide variety of physical and engineering sciences. The labs respond to industry needs for measurement methods, tools, data, and technology. Six laboratories participate in the SHIP program.

The Research Science Institute (RSI) is an intensive summer science and engineering program held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for high school juniors. It is the first cost-free program that combines on-campus coursework in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research. During the program, participants experience the entire research cycle, including reading the most current literature in their field, drafting and executing a detailed research plan, and delivering conference-style oral and written reports on their findings. The program consists of a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors and a five-week research internship where students conduct individual projects under the guidance of experienced scientists and researchers. The program culminates with students preparing written and oral presentations on their research projects during the final week of the program. Overall, RSI provides a unique opportunity for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in science and technology to gain valuable research experience and explore their field of interest.

Artists For Humanity is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that offers artistic job opportunities to teens. They work with mentors to create solutions that meet clients' needs in a variety of creative studios such as painting, 3D design, graphic design, printmaking, creative technology, video production, and photography. Teens pursuing community service and those who are passionate about creativity and learning are welcome to apply regardless of whether they have artistic experience or not. In order to be considered for a job, teens must attend regularly a Boston Public School or be a resident of Boston and be at least 14 years old. They must also attend the program's regular hours every week and complete an unpaid apprenticeship period to become a paid employee. Artists For Humanity offers Open House tours to interested teens to describe what they do and meet the team.

If you’re a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior, you’re in for two unforgettable weeks. Get ready to experience life on a college campus and take on new academic challenges in this exceptional residential summer program. Can’t make it to campus this summer? Check out our limited selection of remote Summer Challenge seminars and take on the challenge at home.

Conduct biomedical science research alongside a scientist who is your day-to-day mentor and teacher. Examples of past research topics include: infectious disease, neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, cancer, stem cell research, and developmental biology. Develop science communication skills. Build your professional network through interactions with scientists and others at UCSF Build community with a cohort of 25 High School Interns Participate in College Counseling supports including: Writing workshops to develop a personal statement for use in college applications. Individual meetings with our college counselor to review transcripts and learn about colleges.

The Wayne State Discovery to Cure High School Internship Program is an 8-week program designed for rising high school seniors who are at least 16 years of age. The program, located at the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at Wayne State University, provides students with the opportunity to conduct high-quality life science research and exposes them to exciting biomedical research careers. Upon acceptance, interns are assigned a mentor and an individual research project, which they will work on for at least 6 weeks of the program. Interns are expected to attend all mandatory training and scheduled seminars and will participate in Research Presentation Day/Closing Ceremonies, where they will give a 10-minute oral presentation on their research. The program does not provide housing or transportation, and students are responsible for their own arrangements.

Since 1985, Wyoming's rising junior students have had the opportunity to have their first taste of college life while attending the UW Summer High School Institute. HSI was created to provide an extra opportunity to learn, grow, and mature as young adults. The Program's philosophy attempts to develop the whole person rather than concentrating on academics exclusively.

CATALYST Academy is a one-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience. CATALYST Scholars spend one week on the Cornell campus, living in dormitories, and networking with current Cornell Engineering students, faculty, and a diverse group of participants from across the country.

The Junior Curators program is an internship opportunity for students in grades 9-12 who are passionate about conservation, animal care, and field biology. Participants work alongside peers who share their interests to directly support the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' conservation efforts through educational programs, field experiences, and the care of the Museum's live animal collection. The program runs from September to April and includes a required monthly meeting with Living Collections staff, as well as two monthly group meetings with guest scientists, researchers, and curators. Optional trips, field experiences, and service projects across North Carolina and beyond are available, as well as an annual group retreat and graduation event. The program has a fee of $75 per year, which covers snacks for meetings, a Junior Curator t-shirt, and program equipment. Scholarships are also available. The application deadline is March 20, and the program is highly competitive.

Our office is dedicated to providing a valuable, educational experience for interns focused on strengthening their professional skillset, increasing their knowledge of working in a Congressional office, and assisting their overall career development. Interns in the district offices conduct research, assist with constituent casework and draft correspondence.

The ARC Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge is a two-week summer program for high school students and teachers, and a one-week summer program for middle school students. Participants engage in hands-on, inquiry-based, applied projects in STEM-related fields such as science, math, and research-related computer technology. Students collaborate with experienced master and assistant teachers to utilize current technologies to answer research questions while being exposed to college opportunities and the cultural richness and historical importance of the Appalachian region. The program culminates in group presentations by students and teachers about their projects and research findings. The Bridge Program is a new two-week residential experience for those who have completed the middle school program as an 8th grader but are not yet old enough to apply for the high school program.