Free after-school mentorship program introducing high school students to careers in architecture, construction, and engineering through hands-on projects with industry professionals.

College preparatory school placement and admissions support program for high-performing students of color

A 12-year academic enrichment program supporting underserved, high-achieving students from the summer after 4th grade through college graduation.

A six-week, residential summer program held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that combines university-level coursework and independent research in STEM fields.

A combined after-school and summer research experience in biomedical science, to take place on campus at The Rockefeller University

A combined after-school and summer research program designed to develop scientific thinking and research skills.

Year-round competitive rowing + academic support.

School-year science research mentorship

A science research mentorship program for high school students to conduct authentic environmental research on Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway shoreline.

STEM enrichment for underserved youth

Free multi-year game design and computer science program

Hands-on experience in museum careers.

A year‑long acting and theater training program in conservatory style.

Five-week acting intensive culminating in a Shakespeare performance (50 hours of classes total).

Week-long, fully funded summer program exploring liberal arts through African American history and culture

An intensive six‑week internship introducing students to health careers through hands‑on experience in healthcare settings and weekly group sessions.

Year-round academic enrichment and placement program.

Free arts-focused programs for NYC high school students, including a summer internship, hands-on workshops, and teen-led events.

National essay competition honoring political courage.

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.

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.

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, 10-year academic and leadership enrichment program guiding students from middle school through college.