Resources

High School Internship Directory

Ready to build your skills and connections? As we learn of internships with great companies and Get a Financial Life NYC partners, we'll post them here. See what's available and apply!

Category: arts, general, nature

14th Street Y Summer Camp Counselor

Description: Paid summer positions for high school students to serve as camp counselors supporting activities, arts, and youth programs at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan.

High school students, typically aged 15 and up.

Category: technology

AI Design by Us: Apprentice Programs

This program introduces students to ethical and creative uses of artificial intelligence, with a focus on empowering young people—especially girls and students of color—to co-create the future of technology. Apprentices participate in workshops, design challenges, and mentorship to develop AI-related projects.

Open to high school students, primarily ages 14–18, with priority given to students from underrepresented backgrounds in tech.

Category: arts

All Stars Projects

A development-through-performance program that helps underserved youth build confidence and communication skills through theater, performance, and leadership activities.

High school students from underrepresented communities in NYC.

Category: nature, science

Alley Pond Field Biology Internships

Hands-on biology internships focused on environmental conservation, including data collection, habitat restoration, and ecological research at Alley Pond Park.

NYC high school students aged 14–18 with an interest in science or environmental studies.

Category: technology

America on Tech – Tech360

Free summer term-focused internship for rising high school juniors & seniors from NYC public schools. Participants dive into an AI-and-tech bootcamp, develop hands-on projects, and pitch at a final Demo Day.

NYC residents in 10th or 11th grade at NYC public high schools (all boroughs), rising juniors & seniors; graduating Class of ’25 are not eligible. Must attend virtually Mon–Thu 11am‑3pm and come in‑person two days. No prior coding experience required.

Category: arts, nature, science

American Museum of Natural History: Saltz Internship Program

High school students can work with museum staff in scientific or educational roles.

NYC high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Category: arts, nature, science

American Museum of Natural History: Science Research Mentoring Program

A year-long research opportunity where high school students work alongside scientists in museum labs on real research projects.

NYC high school students entering 10th–12th grade; must be 16+ by start of program.

Category: career, technology

America On Tech – Tech Flex Leaders (TFL)

Free nine-month hybrid tech leadership and career-readiness program for NYC high school juniors and seniors. Weekly technical and professional workshops in a hybrid format that includes AI training, mentorship, and career events.

High school juniors and seniors in NYC, no prior coding experience required; priority given to students from economically disadvantaged schools.