Alternatives to the Summer Youth Employment Program Summer 2014
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES -------------------------------------------------------------
Program: Age: Website: Phone: Description: The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) is DYCD’s workforce
Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) 16-24 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship.shtml 1-800-246-4646
Program: Age: Phone: Website Description:
development program targeting young adults between 16 and 24 who are not working and not in school. The program is part of the Center for Economic Opportunity, which was created to promote innovative approaches to poverty reduction. It is a 14-week internship program for low-income New York City young adults. YAIP begins with a 2 to 4 week orientation conducted by DYCD funded community-based organizations and is followed by a 10 to 12 week paid internship that offers structured work opportunities. This is a year- round program; the program incorporates ongoing education, as well as additional participant and employer support.
New York City Summer Internship Programs Undergraduate/Graduate Students 311
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/summerintern.shtml
City government internships allow students to make important contributions to New York City. Additionally, this is an opportunity for students to participate in a challenging and rewarding work experience, also a great way to find student housing. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a college or university before applying. Graduate applicants must be enrolled or accepted into a graduate program before applying.
Program: High School Internship Application Form
Age: Grade 11 and/or 12
Website: https://metmuseum.wufoo.com/forms/high-school-internship-application-form/
Description: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s High School Internship Program offers
paid internships to students currently completing grade 11 or 12 at a high
school in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tristate area. A wide
variety of Museum jobs in conservation, education, photography,
exhibition design, merchandising, curatorial, and other museum
occupations. You’ll also develop professional skills, visit conservation
labs, explore the galleries, and assist an expert in one of the Museum’s
departments.
Program: Year Up
Age: 18-24
Website: http://yearup.org
Description:
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Description:
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships.
2014 SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM high school sophomore and juniors http://cooper.edu/academics/outreach-and-pre-college/summer-research-internship
Requirements:
• Able to travel to our New York City office. • Committed to a full-time schedule from June 2 - August 8 • Self-starter – ability to work well alone and with others. • Passionate about young people changing the world, committed to social change. • A member of DoSomething.org • Love the DoSomething.org culture and can work with a quirky, close-knit team (we
mean it!).
Compensation:
$3,000 stipend or school credit plus tons of fun, a great reference letter and a chance to work in a super fun and positive work environment
Automatic entry into our bi-weekly bake-offs (interns vs. staff) Guaranteed spot on our summer kickball league
If all of this fits you or someone you know, please apply by April 7th. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – first come first served! No late or incomplete applications
Description: The six-week program culminates with each group presenting their work to an
invited audience. The interns receive a certificate from the Albert Nerken School of
Engineering recognizing their participation in the program. This project provides
budding engineering interns an opportunity to learn how chemicals are made and
what sorts of processes are used to make them. Deadline is March 7, 2014.
Program: Summer Internship Program
Age: 16+
Website: http://www.centralparknyc.org
Description: The Summer Internship provides full-time, paid summer jobs with the Central
Park Conservancy for approximately 25 high school students. Interns support
the horticulture, visitor services and public programs departments.
Deadline: April 30th
Program: Do Something
Age: N/A
Website: http://www.dosomething.org/about/team/internships
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Deadline:
will be accepted. Be creative (we like videos and baked-goods, as well as proper spelling and grammar)!
Explainer Program 14-17 http://www.nybg.org/edu/explainer-program/ Twenty-five new Intern Explainers are accepted into the program three times a year. During the school year, Explainers volunteer on weekends and optional school holidays. Weekend shifts last 4.5 hours in either the morning or afternoon. In addition to a weekend shift, summer interns also volunteer for two 4.5-hour weekday shifts, Tuesdays through Fridays. At the beginning of each new session, Explainers are given six months after the first training date to complete the 125 hours First Saturday in May Third Saturday in September Open House 2 p.m. Applications are due and reviewed at the time of open house
EMPLOYMENT WEBSITES ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Programs:
OBTJobs 16+
http://obtjobs.org/index.php/4
The mission of Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is to help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own self-worth, and advance towards self-sufficiency and financial security through job training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills, job placement, and support services
Digital Career Path, youth Employment Training & GED, Medical Administrative Assistant Training, Certified Electronic Health training, Opportunity Knock, Job skills for English Learners, Adult Basic Education, Adult Employment Services, and Lear in the evening
Site Name: Age: URL: can help you find and prepare for the job you want. Whether you
Workforce1 Career Center 18 + http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/home/home.shtmlDescription: Workforce1
are unemployed, hoping to make a mid-career change, or looking for your first job, Workforce1 Career Centers in each of the 5 boroughs offer:
• Job search resource rooms • Personalized career counseling • Advice on how to interview for a job • Assistance creating resumes and cover letters • Job placement services
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USAJOBS N/A https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. They provide opportunities from Internship program (paid), Recent Graduates Program, and Presidential Management Fellows Program.
Work For Students 17+ Must be a Student
http://www.workforstudents.com/opportunities.do
Work For Student provide a wide range of flexible job opportunities for 17 yr.+ high school and college students to participate and grow. They also provide students with scholarships based on work performance, many other incentive are available at their homepage.
Snag a Job 16+ http://www.snagajob.com/
Snag a Job is an excellent source for hourly and part-time jobs, connecting job seekers with more than 100,000 active job listings from top employers across the country.
Employment Guide 18+ http://www.employmentguide.com/ Since its inception in 1995, the EmploymentGuide.com job board has provided an optimum combination of hiring solutions and job search options across numerous job industries nationwide. Our focus is on hourly and skilled jobs, from entry-level to mid-management employment opportunities.
Groove Job 16+ http://www.groovejob.com/browse/jobs/in/NY/New-York/
Groove Job provides listings for job seekers interested in part time, hourly or seasonal, and Student Jobs. Assist with resume building, career assessment Tools, cove letter building.
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FSS Teen + http://firstsourcestaffing.com/
First Source Staffing is New York City's only social purpose staffing company providing temporary placement, direct placement, and convertible temp-to- permanent arrangements 718-636-7350
Active Staffing N/A http://www.activestaffing.com/jobseekers/index.php Active Staffing Services is a free committed to finding people jobs that give them opportunities to utilize their skills and receive the best possible salary. We will help you chart out a course of temporary and permanent positions.
Summer Jobs+ N/A http://www.dol.gov/summerjobs/Youth.htm Summer Jobs+ helps connect individuals to recent job posting, resources, and all type of news career related. It is a great way to stay connected and hear of the latest job post.
JuJu 18+ http://www.job-search-engine.com/
JuJu job search engine provides quick access to jobs found on thousands of employer websites and job boards all around the web.
Get That Gig 18+ http://getthatgig.com/ An entry level job site featuring profiles of typical days in different careers, as well as internship and entry-level job listings and career advice.
Summer Jobs Teens http://www.summerjobs.com/
SummerJobs.com provides career resources and employment opportunities to High School and college students, resort and hospitality staff, expatriates and international job seekers, part-time workers, and adventure seekers.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS -------------------------------------------------
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NAI Community Services Networks K+ http://www.niabklyn.org/index.html
Thousands of participants are served each year in NIA after school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts and recreation programs; through youth and family counseling services, community assistance, referral, and senior support services; through awareness and prevention initiatives, special events, and community meetings. NIA has developed important partnerships and programs that are designed to help improve the quality of life for all – children, youth, families, seniors and businesses.
718.236.5266
Henkels & Mc.Coy 16+ www.henkels.com Training services (part of H&M Networks) offers all levels of hand-on training and technical instruction from entry-level through advanced. Assist with obtaining free certification in a variety of program, as well as GED practice, and free GED certification. Upon completion of the 1 month job readiness training, students are rewarded a brand new desktop computer system. Stipends are also rewarded based on goal completion.
Girls Who Code High School Junior & Senior http://www.girlswhocode.com/programs/
Program: Summer Abroad
Age: College Students
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/apply.html
Description: Offers visiting students an immersive experience in another culture to deepen their
knowledge of a particular area. For college students looking to travel the world, NYU's
Summer Abroad programs offer opportunities for the course credits in Europe, Asia,
South America, the Middle East, and Africa
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program represents an innovative approach to
computer science education, pairing 300+ hours of intensive instruction in robotics, web
design, and mobile development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and
exposure led by the industry's top female entrepreneurs and engineers. Deadline is
March 5, 2014.
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Henry Street Settlement 17-18 http://www.henrystreet.org Henry Street serves all ages through its Abrons Arts Center/Visual and Performing Arts, Youth Services, Transitional & Supportive Housing, Job Training & Placement, Primary & Behavioral Health, and Senior Services divisions
Theater, dance, photography, summer camp, visual art and music summer classes, daycare, adolescence services, Boys & Girls republic, affordable insurance, legal/financial aid
Per Scholas N/A
http://perscholas.org/perscholas/about-per-scholas/
Per Scholas is a national nonprofit organization that breaks the cycle of poverty by providing technology education, access, training and job placement services for people in low-income communities.
College Now
High School age students that meet one of the following requirements: Attend a New York City public high school Attend a private school where his/her tuition is paid for with public
funds (for students with disabilities only) Are home schooled and can provide proof of registration with the
New York City Department of Education
http://collegenow.cuny.edu/courses_events/summer/
N/A The College Now Program is a free program designed to prepare New York City's public high school students for college. In most cases, a New York City public high school teams up with one or more of the 17 City University of New York (CUNY) colleges to create a College Now partnership. Each CUNY administers its own College Now program; and there is no centralized application process for College Now. Students interested in signing up may apply at the College Now website.
Find out in a college-level Visual Design course on color. Then, apply your new skills to creating art
pieces in the afternoon sculpture course based on the program's yearly theme.
July -August
Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Up to 6 college credits upon successful completion.
Metro cards and lunch vouchers provided.
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS -----------------------------------------------------------------
Program: Age: Phone: Website: Description:
Resources for Children with Special Needs Birth to Adults (212) 677-4650
http://www.resourcesnyc.org/parents/
Resources for Children with Special Needs provides after-school, summer camp and educational programs for youth with disabilities and other special needs in the New York City area.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ---------------------------------------------------------------
Site Name: Age: URL: Description: NYC Service was created by The Mayor's Volunteer Center and United Way
NYC Service 13 - Adult
http://nycservice.org/
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New York City to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for New Yorkers.
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation 13+ http://nycparks.org/sub_opportunities/volunteer_opportunities.html 311
Volunteers with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation may join community groups, participate in recreational programming, or work in the parks planting and maintaining the city's green spaces.
Brooklyn Public Library 12+ http://brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ N/A
The Brooklyn Public Library offers many volunteer opportunities for individuals who are:
Interested in the library Eager to help support and enhance library services Need to complete a community service requirement for school Interested in a career in library science and administration Enjoy the satisfaction of helping others
Please note: Volunteer applications may be completed online.
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New York Cares
http://www.nycares.org/
212-228-5000 New York Cares provides volunteer support to agencies, public schools and other deserving organizations throughout the five boroughs. Staff members work with each organization to identify their most pressing needs and create projects where volunteers can make a meaningful difference, and then they recruit and deploy teams of volunteers to help meet those needs.
Prospect Park Volunteer Corps
www.prospectpark.org/support/volunteers
(212) 965-8960 14 + Participate in various gardening and beautification projects, lead tours, help with office work and more.
MENTORING PROGRAMS-----------------------------------------------------------
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The Mentoring Partnership of New York
http://www.mentoring.org/
The Mentoring Partnership of New York identifies the best Mentoring programs based on the mentee’s needs and interests.
IMentor
http://www.imentor.org/
212-461-4330
IMentor is a mentoring program between young people and volunteer adult mentors through an innovative combination of e-mails, correspondence and in-person meetings.
RECREATION PROGRAMS-----------------------------------------------------------
Program: Age: Phone: Website: Description:
Beacon Community Centers 6 – Adult 212-788-6754 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/afterschool/beacon_program.shtml Beacon centers operate in the afternoons, evenings, weekends, during school holidays, vacation periods and the summer (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). Beacons provide a wide range of activities for young people including tutoring, college prep, photography, basketball and martial arts.
We also provide adult programs such as GED, ESOL, Parenting Skills classes, Family relation, and tenant and advocacy.
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New York City Department of Parks and Recreation All Ages 311 http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/recreationcenters New York City Department of Parks and Recreation offers several free sports programs and instructional sports clinics for youth focused on sports including:
Basketball Soccer Softball Flag football Track & field
Big Apple Games Grades 4 through 12 (including students with special needs) List of contact numbers available on website http://www.psal.org The Big Apple Games is a summer recreational program designed as an extension of the PSAL to accommodate children with special needs. The program offers:
Swimming Arts & Crafts Cross Country Track & field Junior High School Program (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Afternoon & Evening Recreational Centers
(1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm) & (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday)
Recreation for Teens Teens Visit Website http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/programs_teens.html
Description: The programs focus on engaging teens interests and enhancing their health
and productive development with activities which includes sports instructions
and tournaments, swimming lessons, fitness and dance classes, homework
help, cooking workshops, computer workshops, community involvement and
out of center trips to museums and theaters. The Teen Program runs at six
recreation centers citywide please visit their website for more information
and exact locations
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