High School Automotive Internship Program

A paid internship run by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) for students at NYC Public Schools career and technical education automotive high schools. Interns work in city vehicle garages at agencies such as NYPD, FDNY, DSNY, DOT, and Parks, diagnosing equipment, performing basic maintenance, and learning fleet management. The program runs year-round, and summer internships start in early July and last six weeks or 150 hours.

Offered by NYC DCAS. Internship for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Automotive, Engineering, Career

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about High School Automotive Internship Program

When is the High School Automotive Internship Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is High School Automotive Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Automotive Internship Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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