Internships for high schoolers

The College Now STEM Research Academy at York College is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage in authentic research activities. Utilizing a two-semester program model (spring to summer), students will be allowed to enroll in a spring Backyard Toxicology class to strengthen basic skills such as formulating researchable questions, designing testable experiments, performing literature searches in library databases, and reading scientific literature including peer-reviewed journal articles.

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The High School Honors Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (HSHSP) is a non-credit enrichment program for mature high school juniors interested in science, math, or engineering, hosted by Michigan State University. The program is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States and offers a unique experience for students to undertake detailed, focused investigation of challenging problems and participate in many dimensions of the research process. The primary objective of the HSHSP is to help students develop a deeper understanding of the process of inquiry and to allow them to experience living away from home with peers who have diverse backgrounds but similar interests. Participants spend most of their time working on research in one of the sciences, engineering, or mathematics under the mentorship of a university researcher. The program lasts for seven weeks, and participants are selected based on scholastic ability, maturity, evidence of interest in science, engineering, or mathematics, and completion of specified high school courses in science and mathematics. The participant fee is $4,000, but scholarships based on financial need are available.

The goal of the internship program is to give teens ages 14-18 leadership opportunities in the theatre and classroom setting in assistance to ACT’s programs. We want the internship to be beneficial to both the student and ACT! Work alongside professional actors, directors, choreographers, and instructors. Get valuable teaching artist training and mentoring. Add experience to your resume and satisfy your volunteer hours requirement Be a role model for young actors and share what you’ve learned in theatre. Discounted tuition for your own ACT class/camp (see below).

Apply for the Art Institute Teen Council to activate the museum with your voice and perspective. Join a group of 15 creative high school teens to design programs and resources that make the Art Institute a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Chicagoland youth. Previous Teen Council projects include teen art exhibitions, teen museum overnighters, teen parties, and a teen audio guide. Join us and produce the next big thing for teens at the Art Institute.

The Adler Planetarium offers various opportunities for teenagers to participate in STEAM-based programs that aim at providing an environment for personal growth and scientific experimentation. Programs include Far Horizons Teens, a workshop series that introduces high school students to electronic circuitry, computer programming, structural design, and teamwork while addressing the problem of light pollution. The Summer Internship Program places high school students in professional museum roles. Mission Near Space, a summer camp program where teens become part of a unique team of engineers and astronomers tasked with launching a scientific payload sent to the stratosphere aboard a high altitude balloon. The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a Teen advocacy and leadership development opportunity for young people with an interest in centering “youth voice” within the museum community. Finally, the Youth Organization for Lights Out (YOLO) is an after-school program focused on hands-on STEAM learning and environmental justice with a particular interest in light pollution, held in partnership with Enlace Chicago.

We are a network of high schoolers leading science education and health advocacy. We want to partner with more high schoolers to share what we can do to help our communities learn about healthcare careers and improve healthcare initiatives. Some of our opportunities include publishing articles in Teens in Health journals, participating and leading events with scientists and health professionals and connecting with students all around the world to spark initiatives in our communities.

The research experience offers an inside look at research activity in medical center laboratories, research areas or animal facilities. Participants have a choice on how to participate: Research Observational Learners observe only; no hands-on activity allowed. Research Active Learners participate in research as active learners, which means hands-on activity is authorized. The clinical observation experiences provide applicants the opportunity to observe health care professionals from The University of Kansas Health System in a clinical setting. This role is observational only. No hands-on activity is allowed. Academic credit is not granted or earned. The experience is limited to 12 total hours. This opportunity is available to University of Kansas Medical Center employees and students, as well as health system employees. Note: health system employees do not go through the KEE application process, but coordinate with the sponsoring department directly.

The Simons Summer Research Program gives academically talented, motivated high school students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research in science, math or engineering at Stony Brook University. Simons Fellows work with distinguished faculty mentors, learn laboratory techniques and tools, become part of active research teams, and experience life at a research university.

You’ll work alongside a full-time team solving a variety of technical problems that contribute to Palantir products and customer outcomes. In this role, the challenges you'll seek will require a curious and analytical approach, a sharp intuition for product, and a strong degree of user insight. Our customers come to us seeking AI-powered solutions to protect soldiers on battlefields, manufacture high-quality products across complex supply chains, power hospitals' operations, and safely deliver aid to refugees. You'll transform their ideas from prototype to tangible product, crafting innovative workflows that turn their vision into reality. You may also be deployed to Palantir internal teams and problems. You will be matched to roles based on your skills, interests, and experience.

The High School Apprenticeship Program offers New York City public high school students a challenging program of study and work designed to give them a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in the Museum and explore Jewish heritage and their own. After an extensive spring training, Apprentices work part-time (4 days a week) during the summer in different Museum departments; lead tours, circumstances allowing; and are introduced to the curatorial, educational, administrative, and operational sides of the Museum.

During the summer Riverside Park Conservancy provides a paid experiential learning program for high school volunteers interested in learning basic horticultural knowledge and skills. Volunteers work closely with Conservancy staff to maintain key park areas, participate in ecological revitalization projects, and prepare sites for fall planting projects. Teen Corps Interns: - Assist in caring for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and bulbs - Assist with seasonal landscaping work including weeding, watering, removing ‘invasive’ species, mulching, aerating tree pits, and general park cleanup - Assist with preparation, staffing, and cleanup for community volunteer groups - Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies needed to perform weekly tasks

Since 1991, the Summer Focus program has provided highly-motivated high school students in the Greater St. Louis area with funded eight-week summer research internships at the Washington University in St. Louis. Each Summer Focus Scholar is paired with two scientists: a Mentor and a Tutor. The Mentor works one-on-one with the Scholar on a specific project in the laboratory, while the Tutor supports the Scholar throughout their research experience. Scholars also take two courses on strengthening their science communication skills and preparing to apply to colleges. Washington University graduate students, post-doctoral associates, laboratory staff, and principal investigators serve as Mentors and Tutors.

The SeA Bilingual STEM Camp, sponsored by Berkeley Lab K-12, is a free four-day program designed for English learning/Spanish-English bilingual students in grades 10-12 who are interested in STEM and Berkeley Lab career opportunities. The program includes tours of Berkeley Lab facilities, professional career talks with scientists, and workshops at both Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley. The SeA program is a hybrid program, starting online on April 5, then moving on-site at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley on the 6-7th and 8th, respectively. Participants will be picked up from downtown Berkeley and all materials and meals will be provided.Berkeley Lab K-12 also offers other programs for various grade levels and virtual programs as well.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. High schools that lack a strong science research program and serve a population generally underrepresented in the STEM fields are targeted for student recruitment.

This interactive project will focus on health advocacy & promotion through education, partnerships, awareness, people-centered research, and community building, especially with the breadth of this field. With many initiatives connected to health awareness, this project will also be extremely forward-facing with multiple committees, schools, organizations, and other initiatives involving youth. There may also be opportunities to expand this project into your school or campus (e.g. as a chapter, or with participation in individual initiatives).

The AMRI High School Summer Research Program provides a unique 8-week opportunity for high school students to work in research labs with recognized scientists in areas such as chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. The program allows students to work on their own research project or as part of a team, exploring fundamental and applied research topics.

Current 11th graders only are eligible for ISB’s paid 8-week (~300 hours) formal summer internship. This summer’s possible internship topics include but are not limited to: computational biology (which can include scenarios in health and/or the environment), microbial interactions, resilience and collapse of complex systems, the microbiome, microbial evolution, cancer, systems medicine (medicine that is predictive, preventative, personalized and participatory), and bioengineering with algae. All projects are aligned with a current ISB project which is driven by a mentor. Students will learn about systems biology and apply their learning to a research project.

The Vocational Internship Program (VIP) offered by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center places vocational high school students in paid clean energy internships during the academic year. By participating in this internship, students receive valuable work experience and get paid for their work during the academic year. They also get the opportunity to make connections and network with clean energy professionals, which can enhance their potential for future employment. The program lasts the duration of the school year, and students can start their internship after the session start date if this is agreed upon with their Co-Op Coordinator and the Clean Energy Employer. To be eligible, students must be a rising senior who is actively attending a vocational or technical high school located in Massachusetts and is approved to participate in a co-op by their school's administration.

The Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers program (LLRISE) is a two-week summer workshop for rising high school seniors. It is a free, project-based enrichment program for exceptional students currently in their junior year of high school. LLRISE offers students an in-depth experience in building small radar systems by using creative problem-solving strategies. Participants will work with highly talented scientists and engineers to develop the skills needed to build a Doppler and range radar. The program is held on both the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA and Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. Students will move into the MIT dormitories on Sunday, July 9, and move out on Saturday, July 22. The program is free, but students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program. Participants must be US citizens and passionate about science, math, and engineering.

Job Summary: The Building Technology Support – Student Intern provides assistance to the Building Technology Specialist and the District Technology Support Services by assisting students and staff with technology questions, repairing damaged hardware (computers, Chromebooks, tablets, etc.), and providing general technology support. This internship is only available to high school students enrolled in the Career Launch program.

As a part of Mikva Summer Fellows (MSF) program, you will be placed in a paid summer internship in the office of a city, county, state or federal lawmaker. You will work 30 hours a week for 6 weeks between late June and early August, and be paid $15 per hour. In addition to working in an elected official’s office, Mikva Summer Fellows will be part of a professional development cohort focused on developing work readiness skills including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. Fellows will meet weekly with Mikva staff to create career goals, complete workforce readiness assessments, and track their progress in the program.

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.

The Malott Family Zoo Intern Program offers a seven-week paid internship program to Chicago high school students who want to learn about Lincoln Park Zoo and its efforts to promote animal and conservation science. The program provides students with the opportunity to interact with researchers and Animal Care staff, learn about potential careers in animal science, and create a culminating project while investigating informal education techniques and how to communicate conservation messages to zoo guests. Applicants must be Chicago residents, between the ages of 15-18 (by June 26, 2023), and legally permitted to work in the US. The program requires participants to be available for all training days, which occur during the first two weeks of the internship. Interested applicants can attend informational sessions or a job fair at the zoo or sign up for a virtual opportunity fair hosted by Adler Planetarium.