Career Readiness

The NIH High School STEP-UP Program is a nationally recognized program that connects underrepresented students with local institutions and mentors to gain firsthand research experience. This is a paid opportunity- limited to high school Juniors and Seniors- that will introduce students to local professional, collegiate-level settings where they will create and conduct their own research project, garnering essential experience before they enter college.

Full-time, paid 8-week Internship - Application Due:  February 15, 2024

A complete application includes:

• Completion of online Application Form & Application
• Essay (600 Words)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Official School Transcript

Visit our online application is online. A complete application includes Travel to NIH After the program, students will have the opportunity to present their work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. All travel will be covered by the program.

STEP-UP Application

The Boeing Academy for STEM learning has a variety of camps, experiences, apprenticeships and more for all ages of students. Current programs are: ACE Aerospace Camp Experience, Aeronautical Science Pathway, Connections, Museum Apprentice Program, Private Pilot Ground School, Women Fly and more.  See the link below for complete information and current dates.

Explore the Museum of Flight Programs

• The Biomanufacturing Training Program: has replaced BioPath (though structure and learning outcomes are pretty much the same) and is the 3-quarter long program twice a week after school. The students are not paid anymore, unfortunately, but we have several industry partners that provide mentors, tours, etc. No biotech experience required. Open to rising juniors and seniors.

We are a pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Bellevue, WA. We have openings for volunteer and shadow opportunity at our facility for students currently enrolled in educational programs related to child development or need hours to apply to school for such programs.

You will have the opportunity to observe children with special needs from age 0-13 yrs, and their treatment process at our clinic. Our highly skilled therapist can provide valuable learning to someone looking at a future career in child development or related fields.

Diagnoses served

• Autism
• ADD/ADHD
• Developmental Delay
• Downs Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Learning Disorder
• DCD/Dyspraxia
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• Chromosomal abnormalities Treatment Areas
• Sensory Processing
• Feeding challenges
• Fine motor and Gross mot

Butterfly Pediatrics

Fire Service Instruction

While Camp Blaze is offered in the fire service setting, it is merely our medium. The intent of Camp Blaze is not to recruit firefighters (though we secretly hope every camper falls in love with our profession)!  It is our mission to empower, inspire, and support strong women leaders. leaders. There is no greater reward for us than to see Camp Blaze campers return to their community and make the world a better place. Our track record is strong and we invite you to join our Camp Blaze family. 

Camp Blaze Information

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs.

The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is an eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders. Selected interns attend an orientation day, then begin the internship with one week of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs. The remaining seven weeks consists of supervised shadowing and training in a Fred Hutch host mentor’s research lab. Interns also attend weekly workshops and seminars and make a presentation during the final week. SHIP gives students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research the opportunity to explore, clarify, and strengthen their research-related career interests.We encourage all applicants to learn more about our research areas and scientific divisions. Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements (below) and we recommend assembling application materials early, even before the application opens.

• November: Program information posted
• February 1: Online application opens
• March 31: Online application closes - All materials, including references, are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

Fred Hutch High School Internship Opportunities

Experience what it's like to be a college student for seven transformative weeks. You'll get a true taste of college life as you thrive in an academically rigorous environment and engage with fellow high school and college students in and out of the classroom. 

Harvard Summer School for High School Students

Summer HungerCorps Associates help to fight food insecurity by helping families and youth access healthy meals during the summer. Members will deliver meals directly to families’ doors at an apartment complex, serve Grab and Go meals at a community center, or distribute groceries to families at a neighborhood food pantry. Training will be provided in site management, marketing, community engagement, and data tracking – meaningful skills that will both serve our community and be powerful on a resume. Service placements include Seattle, Tukwila, Renton, Auburn, East King County, Kent, and Federal Way.

Personal referrals go a long way so if you know anyone who would be a great fit for one of these roles, please encourage them to apply!

HungerCorps Application

Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH (Learning About Unlimited New Careers in Healthcare) Internship Program offers young adults a variety of paid internship opportunities in our Oakland headquarters and administrative offices, as well as medical offices across northern California. Our goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future. To achieve that goal, we reserve our intern positions for young people that would otherwise lack the resources to explore a career in health. By providing these young people a chance to learn from inspiring health care professionals and leaders, they can build a valuable professional network. They also gain practical skills and work experiences by focusing on projects that matter. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns are helping Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health care.

Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program for High School Students

Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft's High School Program. Get hands-on experience and on-the-job learning as you work on technology projects that make a difference in people's lives around the world.

The High School Internship is open to current senior high school students that live within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington who have a demonstrated interest in technology. 

Microsoft High School Internship

This annual educational program gives high school students behind-the-scenes access to the fashion industry. To join the Nordstrom fashion ambassador program, you must be starting your junior or senior year in high school and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the United States. 

Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador Program

The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level. The academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Work with leading faculty while earning college credit, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new friends from around the world.

ESAP Information

The Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Agricultural Sciences is a four-week residential summer program held primarily at University Park campus for academically talented and gifted high school rising seniors from throughout Pennsylvania.

This program hosts a variety of opportunities to learn more about Penn State and Agricultural Sciences, through classes, labs, workshops, field trips and other activities.

Penn State, College of Agricultural Sciences
(only accepting high school juniors)              

The summer program is a key component to Providence’s mission of caring for the poor and vulnerable. Additionally, we hope that this experience will help the students:

We are confident that after completion of the high school summer program, students will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in having achieved a goal while enriching the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.

Providence Summer Opportunities

Youth Ocean Advocates must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start or homeschool program at time of application.

We have a limited number of positions to fill each school year and summer. Potential Youth Ocean Advocates must attend one of our orientation sessions. After you attend the online orientation, you’ll receive an application to fill out and return to the Aquarium. From the applicant pool, we’ll select individuals to interview for the program. Positions are filled based upon the applicant’s interview performance and application. We will be hosting orientation sessions in early spring to prepare for our summer volunteer session. Please check back here for updates as we finalize the schedule.

• If you’d like to be notified when summer orientation dates are set, please email [aquateens@seattleaquarium.org]
  • Please include your name, email, school and grade level. 

Youth Ocean Advocate Information

Renowned for entrepreneurial innovation and academic excellence, Stanford enriches your curiosity, creativity, and knowledge with a wide variety of courses, to help you reach your full potential. Study with a dynamic, diverse student body from more than 40 countries in small classes with dedicated instructors, with the opportunity to earn credit and an official transcript from Stanford.

Stanford Summer Programs for High School Students

High school students will learn about the nursing profession from talking to current nursing students and attending a nursing panel online and other activities and many more:

• Learn about the different nursing programs by attending a Student Nursing Panel
• Learn about the nursing profession by attending a Nursing Panel
• Learn about Social Determinants
• Learn about admissions and the application process
• Be mentored by current students
• Network with the School of Nursing students, alumni and staff
• Make new friends
• Be inspired

UW Nursing Summer Symposium

UW Summer Stretch offers both accelerated courses and courses for enrichment.

UW Summer Stretch Program - Grades 9-10

The Robinson Center hires a number of teacher's aides (TAs) for their programs.  Check the Robinson Center website in early March for application instructions.  

Robinson Center Website.

Inspirit AI is a live online 25-hour pre-college AI program that prepares students across disciplines for an AI-driven future, guiding them to build socially impactful projects like pneumonia diagnosis, stock market prediction, and criminal justice reform! Students learn in small-group classrooms, and cohorts for beginner and advanced coders are available.

AI Scholars Program Overview

Have Questions?

Program Coordinator Email: arg2198@columbia.edu.

This program is for young adults ages 14-21 interested in learning more about law enforcement, participating in community events and police training. It also is a great way for high schoolers to fulfill their community service hours, however it is a large time commitment.

Police Explorer Program

Camp Prov is an integrated day camp for children, ages 3 to 12, who are receiving early intervention. They participate in activities including arts and crafts, music and singing, nature walks, dance/movement; anything else that sounds fun. Take place at Forest Park, in Everett.

Camp Prov Summer Oppurtunities

The Do-It Scholars program serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. There is no cost to families for Do-It programs.

We are seeking students who:

• are sophomores or juniors in high school.
• have an aptitude for and interest in studying at a college
• have any type of disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including both those with or without IEP or 504 plans.
• are motivated to participate and interested in interacting with other students with a variety of disabilities.

Do-It Scholars attend a live-in Summer Study program on the University of Washington Seattle campus.

DO-IT Scholars Program Information

Contact: doit@uw.edu or 206.685.3648

Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)

9 Saturday Afternoons: June 10th to August 5th (1 - 4 pm OR 4 - 7pm PST)

Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom

From science research in a laboratory to medical care in a hospital, there are many health science professionals who are transforming society’s health outcomes. In Summer 2023, we will give high school students an introduction to the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences field. A key focus of HSIP will be helping students consider their future college experience as well as career opportunities through hearing from speakers, engaging in workshops and taking part in a group research article project. Over the last four years over 975 high school students have been introduced to the health sciences field with HSIP.

❖Engage in lectures from 12+ speakers including Science Professors/ PhD Graduate Students from institutions including UC San Francisco, UCLA, Columbia University & Cal State LA about their research as well as health professionals such as a dentist, medical resident physician, respiratory therapist, medical communications manager & pharmacist about their careers

❖ Prepare for college admissions in our facilitator led workshops and engage in our career options and pathways workshops

❖ Work collaboratively on a small group research project to build science inquiry and public communication skills

❖ Be Part of a Community That Values Learning and Mentorship!

All current high school students (grades 9 -12) with an interest in the health sciences are encouraged to apply! Interested?

More Info and the Application are at www.impactinternships.org/hsip

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 21 st, 2023

The Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a free program for high school students in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties that introduces them to planning topics through engaging sessions, activities, and site visits led by regional planning experts at Puget Sound Regional Council, colleagues from partner agencies, and leaders from the community. The program encourages students to think creatively about how better planning can help people lead better lives and how to set a career path to become a planner. 

It is a four-day program in July and August and includes a $500 scholarship for successful completion. More details about SPA including the dates and the application can be found on our website. The application deadline is May 15, 2023.

The Summer Planning Academy Program

Contact:  Kristin Mitchell (She/Her)
kmitchell@psrc.org

Boston University Summer Programs:

• High School Honors
• RISE Internship/Practicum
• Academic Immersion (AIM)
• Summer Challenge
• Summer Preview

Summer High School Programs

• Computational Biology (CB)
• Biotechnology Sequencing (BTS)
• R Programming & Machine Learning (R Camp)

Students will learn to do computational biology
research using clinical data to identify genes related to certain diseases!

Visit the miRcore website for more information and registration!

An experience for talented high school students from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields.

Summer@RPI Website

Our free, five-day, camp will encourage students to explore various allied health careers by job shadowing Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, Pharmacy Technicians and Radiology Technologists in a clinical environment. 

Scrubs & Scopes Program

Seattle Children's Nurse Camp

Our team led by doctors, pharma experts and industry researchers have designed an Extended Research Program (ERP) that provides high school students with exposure to research and development in medical biology. Students learn about discoveries and breakthroughs and have the opportunity to conduct their research to showcase their potential and aptitude.

Programs/Fees: 

• Application fee is $29 (non-refundable)

• Accelerator Track Online Program : $1075

• Extended Research Program: $1975

• Foundational Track Online Program: $575

• Commute On-Campus Program: $3295

Scholarships for tuition waivers are awarded to high-achieving and financially-deserving students, ensuring accessibility and providing a rewarding opportunity.  

ERP alumni have presented their research in national science competitions and science fairs. Examples of competitions include the Massachusetts State and Engineering Fair, the Regeneron competition, the Siemens Competition, and the Medical Marvels.

Past Student Created Projects

Elio Academy Information

UW Youth & Teen Programs.

Earth & Space Research Internship

We are thrilled to introduce you to a new program specifically designed for high school students who are interested in becoming leaders in the areas of animal care and climate solutions! 

Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet (LEAP) offers community building, leadership training, and hands-on learning that focuses on animal rescue and care, introductory veterinary medicine, ethics, the impacts of the current food system on the environment and human rights, as well as climate solutions and the future of animal welfare.

As part of the LEAP program, participants will be presented with monthly collaborative curriculum modules at Pasado's Safe Haven along with opportunities to learn from professionals in fields such as animal law, food science, veterinary medicine, sanctuary management, renewable energy, and more. 

With former teachers amongst the LEAP founding members, we understand the importance of giving young people the chance to build community with like-minded peers as well as providing opportunities for interactions with role models in their areas of interest. By working together, sanctuaries across the country are excited to offer students the chance to collaborate and build relationships with people who share their interests and values. 

Along with an interactive monthly lesson and hands-on workshop at the sanctuary, students will participate in four service hours per month and get training in sanctuary responsibilities, animal care, gardening, rewilding the land, and more. They will also learn basic entrepreneurial skills and will practice public speaking and leadership by learning to effectively educate the community via tours, events, and educational presentations.

The LEAP program will run from October to June each school year, and students will have the opportunity to complete a year-end project and compete with other participants across the country for scholarship money.

Pasado's Safe Haven website

Volunteer in outdoor leadership at the Brightwater Education Center!

IslandWood invites children and adults alike to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1 st grade through 6th grade at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Running from July through mid-August, these programs provide experiences which further IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Position Summary:

Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOLs) assist our staff in delivering educational programming for students in our day camp programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. VOLs partner with a field group of campers for the week, serving as an extra set of hands and modeling excitement for campers. Duties can include logistical support around art projects, teaching short lessons, leading games, and overall working directly with campers and our staff to better learn about the world of environmental education. VOLs are meant to be support and are not responsible for delivering programming on their own, nor do they oversee the safety of campers. Ideally, VOLs commit to a minimum of two weeks of programming.

Qualifications:

• Status as a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduate
• Interest in working with children in the outdoors
• Creative, flexible, and able to work closely with a Summer Programs Instructor
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, children, and parents

Compensation: Although this opportunity is unpaid, VOLs can receive up to 80 hours* (up to 40 hours per week) of community service credit from IslandWood. *maximum hours may be dependent on your school.

Apply at IslandWood Today!

We are a 501c3 organization in the city of Lynnwood that works with young women of color to empower and encourage them through a holistic lens to maximize their authentic potential. We have so many different programs that we run but I’m reaching out to present a scholarship opportunity that we have to offer! 

Our Level Up Scholarship Program is structured to prepare incoming Juniors and incoming Seniors for their post-graduation endeavors. From financial aid, mental health, and even different career options. Level Up takes place over 7 sessions, meeting once a month for just 3 hours. The application is currently OPEN! Each mentee has the chance to earn up to $1,000! I have attached the flier for the scholarship to this email along with the link to the application. Please share with any of your students that qualify! 

Level Up Scholarship Application

Gain hospital experience and learn more about healthcare.

Evergreen Health Summer Volunteer Program