The Internship Program

A program of the New York City nonprofit Futures and Options that provides paid, mentored internships and career readiness workshops to high school juniors and seniors. School-year interns work 5 to 10 hours per week after school, while the summer track covers 20 to 30 hours per week over six weeks. Applicants must attend an NYC high school, hold a valid working card and be eligible to work in the United States, and they apply online with a resume before an interview.

Offered by Futures and Options. Internship for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Business, Career, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, 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 The Internship Program

When is the The Internship Program deadline?

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

Is The Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to The Internship Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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