(FREE!!!) (9th, 10th and 11th graders) - Tisch Spring Future Artists program offers MANY different art programs for young artists: game design, studio music, dance, film, theater, and dramatic writing and image making! To find more info about each program click here!!

Each art program requires a 14-week commitment on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (hours vary by department but will fall within this time) from January 30, 2026 - May 8, 2026 and is taught by faculty from the undergraduate departments.

Before you apply: Review the Spring Future Artists Application Requirements.

Application Link is Here!!

(Paid!!) (Ages 15-18)
Solar One’s Youth Advisory Council is a paid, leadership opportunity for students who are passionate about climate justice! As a YAC member, you will work with 6 other students to develop a group project that promotes positive environmental change.

Dates: January through June.
Meetings: Hybrid (mostly virtual)
Stipend: $1,000 (upon completion)

Previous YAC Project Example // YAC Application Link // Solar One’s IG

(FREE!!!) (9th - 12th Graders) (Leads to PAID Advanced Positions) New York Botanical Gardens is looking to hire & train NYBG Explainers!!

What is an Explainer? Volunteer educators in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden who commit to a minimum of 125 volunteer hours. Your hours include: orientation, training, and weekend shifts.

What are Explainer’s Benefits:
— OMNY cards are provided upon request (ask your supervisor for help getting an OMNY card for travel)
— Admission for Explainers’ families to visit the garden & discounts at the Cafe and Shop in the Garden
— Documentation of service hours and recommendations for college or other scholarship programs.

— Become eligible to be paid as part-time Advanced Explainer

More Information About the Program // Application Link Here

(FREE!!) (9th-12th Graders!!) Programs are still OPEN!!
Dreamyard's high school program offers a range of empowering and creative classes for future culture makers and leaders!

Art Programs: Fashion, Visual Art, Dance, Theater (Saturdays 10am-3pm)
Civic (ACTION) Program: Great option if you have a passion for humanity, law & justice, or community care!! (Tuesdays & Saturdays 3:30pm-5pm)

Program Details & Schedule // Sign-up here!!

(Free!!) (10th & 11th Graders)
Explore a career in medicine!! Weill Cornell’s Health Profession Recruitment/Exposure Program (HPREP) offers a ten-week program for 10th & 11th grade students to meet and learn from physicians and other health professionals at Weill Cornell Medicine. Program meets every Friday (mostly virtual meetings) from January to May 2026.

See Charan, Shanua, or Cherish in Room 406 for application review before you apply!!

More Program Info // Application Checklist // Parent Consent Form // Application Link

(Free!) (Ages 14-20) Future Firefighters and EMS Workers!!
The FDNY Exploring Program gives you insights into a career at the Fire Department. Gain work experience and help with the education and fitness requirements that are critical to pursue a career at the FDNY. You’ll also develop contacts with FDNY Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics and others already on the job!!

Requirements to Join: Be 14-20 and enrolled in high school, keep your grades at C’s or better, doctor’s note of good health, and you must be able to attend 4 meetings per month!

More Information Here // Flyer // Ready to Apply? Contact FDNY Recruitment Here!‍ ‍

Junior Veterinary Scribe Certificate (Ages 16-17)
Designed for students ages 16-17 who want to enter the workforce after high school with a skill set to assist them in finding entry-level work in the veterinary field as a scribe, veterinary receptionist, or veterinary assistant. Junior Scribe Application

Preventative Health Certificate (Ages 16+)
Our Animal Preventative Health certificate reflects the most up to date and important veterinary medical standards and concepts. Once completed students will obtain a certificate of completion in the area of companion animal preventative health from the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Preventative Health Certificate Application Here

*Program is a Discounted Cost $500 for all High School applicants — General Info‍ ‍

(FREE!!!)(11th Graders!!!)
This college-enrichment program is a program that supports 11th graders who are beginning their college-to-career journey and would benefit from a year-round program over the next 6 years.

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See Charan or Maggie in Room 406 for more information!!

More Information About the Program // Program Flyer Here!! // Apply Here

(FREE!!) (9th-12th Graders) Let’s go South BX!!
Rocking the Boat is an amazing boat-building workshop with a dock for sail boats & environmental science research projects free & open to the public!! Learn woodworking, sailing, or hands-on life science in the South Bronx.

Boat Building Program: Learn to build boats! No experience necessary!! This is an amazing opportunity to gain wood working skills, build & set boats to sail on the Bronx River! Check out the boat building program here!!

Sailing Program: Learn how to sail boats on the Bronx River in this free sailing program!! No experience necessary!! Check out the sailing program here!!

Environmental Science Program: Use scientific instruments and work alongside environmental professionals, students help restore the Bronx River!! Great for future scientists & researchers. Check out the environmental science program here!!

More Program info in links above // Application Link here!!

(Ages 16 or older by July 1st!)
Become a trained art educator this spring & then get paid to teach art this summer!!

Studio Institute’s Teen Apprenticeship Program is a dual spring apprenticeship and summer internship program. You will learn to teach art lessons to young children during the spring and move into a paid-internship during the summer!

No prior experience required! They’re looking for students with an interest in art & working with younger children.

Spring Program: Saturdays (3 hrs) from February 15th to June 7th, 2025 (you pick AM or PM training time slot!)
Summer Program: July to mid-August $17/hour (25 hrs/week) Location: Multiple sites (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn)

Program Details Here (Scroll to Teen Apprentice Tab) // Application Here

(Free!!) (9th-12th Grade)
City Art Lab at City College (CCNY) is a great way to make art, meet new friends, build an art portfolio & learn about college life on campus at CCNY!! Graduate students from the Art Education department would love your help to become better educators. Check out their Instagram page to see what it’s like!

When: Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:30 PM  |  February 24th - May 12th |  Final Exhibition: May 15th
Where: 303E Shepard Hall (Shepard Hall, 160 Convent Ave, New York, 10031, 3rd floor)

More Info // Application Here!!