STEM enrichment for underserved youth

Free multi-year game design and computer science program

Hands-on experience in museum careers.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.