A 12‑month virtual tech training and career prep program, starting with an intensive summer tech bootcamp, followed by monthly workshops during the school year.

Arts, STEM, wellness, leadership, and career prep for girls

Annual essay competition on U.S. diplomacy and the Foreign Service

Hands-on workshops introducing high school students to careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering.

Free arts, leadership, and community-building programs for youth.

Cooper Union's Saturday Program has offered free studio art courses to New York City public high school students for over 55 years. Courses may include: Architecture, Digital Media/Photography, Dra...

Hands-on engineering and design courses for high school students.

A free, three-week intensive performance workshop for NYC public middle and high school students.

A multi-tiered program offering after-school, apprenticeship, and paid internship opportunities focused on environmental education and stewardship.

A free, 5-week academic enrichment program for NYC high school students, offering college-level courses, wellness workshops, and a campus experience.

A year-long science mentorship program where NYC high school students conduct biodiversity research using DNA barcoding.

Creative writing, poetry, and performance programs for youth, including fellowships, workshops, open mics, and competitions.

Two-week summer program introducing high school students to meteorology through hands-on activities, expert talks, and field visits.

Hands-on medical career exposure and mentorship opportunities

Free, audition-based theater training

A 14-month paid internship combining field research, college-level coursework, and mentorship in urban ecology.

A six-week, in-person writing workshop focused on memoir and reported stories about making change.

Free vocational training + high school equivalency + job placement

Free afternoon/evening high school completion program with academic support, career prep, and internships

After-school and summer programs that connect New York City high school students to art and artists. The Whitney also offers drop-in programs and events throughout the year.

A 10-month internship for students to lead change in school food systems.

Leadership and empowerment programs for girls.

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CoLab is CultureHub's free summer program for young artists exploring the intersection of arts and technology.