Regional Internships
SPS Career Quest Internships
Earn CTE Credit for applied learning at work or an internship.
Career Quest is a Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Internship program. Students can earn high school credit outside of their school day with meaningful career exploration. To take advantage of this program, students will enroll with their Career Connected Teacher.
Get Connected: CareerConnected@seattleschools.org
Looking for an internship?
Check our list of internships available to students below! Our Career Quest Summer Internship Program application will open in March 2024, helping students earn CTE credit for their internships.
Earn school credit for work & internship experience
Have a job or will have a job soon? Students can earn credit for work and internship experiences. Read more about Learning at Work.
Become a CTE Partner to support SPS students! Apply to host a Career Quest Intern
Internship Directory
Updated: September 25, 2023
Live list of available internships open to all Seattle Public Schools students (ages vary).
Review the tabs below to search for internships available for SPS students. Some are paid, unpaid, volunteer, and more. Check back often for new postings!
Internships & Programs – Open
Quick highlights of Internships and Programs that are OPEN right now below. Those marked *CQ* have been approved for students to earn CTE credit upon successful completion.
What: Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition of Seattle, are looking for excited high school students to aid in event planning for MLK Day 2024. The Coalition is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since 1982, the coalition has planned events for the holiday weekend, which include a march, rally, job fair, community meal, and civic-minded workshops. Students are paid $50 per meeting attended.
Who: High school students motivated and enthusiastic for social justice with basic familiarity with email and Zoom.
When: Coalition meetings occur every other Tuesday from 6:30PM-8PM
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
What: A year-round pre-employment Earn and LEarn Mentorship and Job Training Program. Career Explorations is a dynamic initiative designed to empower and inspire the youth of the city. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and workshops, including job shadowing, internships, and mentorship opportunities They will also be exposed to various career fields with-in Parks and Recreation, allowing them to discover their passions and interests. Pay is $18.69 per hour.
Who: The program is aimed at teenagers between the ages of 15 to 21 who are looking to explore different career paths, develop new skills, and gain valuable hands-on experience leading into employment with the parks and recreation department and beyond. The summer program is open to students from ages 13-15 1/2.
When: October 17-December 21, 2023!
What: Mentorship Program for students interested in Architecture, Structural/Civil Engineering, Construction, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and more! ACE is an after-school mentor program for high school students. The program offers students the change to work with professionals from leading firms in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma. Students will complete hands-on activities, office hours, videos, and design projects.
When: In-person meetings from November-May (may be a virtual options), students meet with mentors for 15 two-hour sessions
Contact Information: SeattleWA@acementor.org 415-750-4522
What: 3-month internship for Fall Semester for 3-5 students working together to support IMPACT! conference, participants earn $50/week. Students will meet biweekly in-person and virtually to organize, plan, shape, and assist this youth leadership conference. Students can also earn community service hours.
Who: Students in SPS, grades 9-12
Contact: aaliyah@sngi.org for details and application link
Who: Youth ages 16-24 who live within Seattle City Limits and meet an income requirement at or below 80% of the Area Median Income who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19
What: Learn and Earn Career Foundations – $300 stipend for completing modules (6 months, 2 hour weekly sessions)
Learn and Earn Career Pathways – Career Pathways is an intensive, intermediate-advanced level training program where participants receive technical training in their chosen career track and are provided support from dedicated staff members to prepare them for entry-level professional internship/job experience(s).
Internship Program – $18.69/hour internships in various fields, given to 250 students via lottery system
Where: The program will include virtual, in-person, and hybrid activities
Urban ArtWorks is currently recruiting teens aged 14 – 19 for Studio Mural Apprenticeship Program a paid opportunity for youth to get arts employment training while researching designing and installing public artwork in Seattle. Youth work with a professional teaching artist to work on visual art skills and the mural project.
Responsibilities include:
- Arrive on time and prepared
- Communicate promptly with mentors when scheduling issues arise
- Wear paint clothes
- treat others with dignity and respect
- give things a try
- Represent Urban ArtWorks during the apprenticeship period – both inside and outside the studio
- Willingness to learn about artists that create public art and practice new techniques
Summary:
Who: Teens ages 14 – 19
When: October 11- December 7 (no program on October 10 and November 20-24) – Deadline to apply is 9/21/23
Where: Urban ArtWorks Inscape Arts Building – 815 Seattle Blvd S, Suite B7, Seattle, WA 98134
Contact: Dovey Martinez dovey@urbanartworks.org
We’re looking for passionate young people who have an interest in learning about the ocean and will work to inspire others to take conservation action. Students can learn service learning hours for their time.
Who: Grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start, or homeschool program at the time of application.
Where: Seattle Aquarium
When: School Year 2023
Contact: aquateens@seattleaquarium.org
What: Employment Training Program (virtual, with $300 Stipend), students receive pre-employment training to enhance job experience, gain skills such as resume writing and interviewing, have the opportunity to apply for summer and spring internships upon completion.
Who: SPS Students (First Time Attendees Only), ages 13-18
When: October 16-December 5 (applications close September 24)
- Ages 13-14 Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30PM or Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30PM-6:30PM
- Ages 15-18 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30PM
Questions? Please contact teen.programs@seattle.gov or call 206-684-4575
When: Second Friday of every month
Where: 3411 South Union Ave, Tacoma, WA
Who: Available to all students interested in maritime careers.
What: Visit the fair to learn about apprenticeships and skilled mariner roles. Visit mymaritimecareer.org. SIU offers a free tuition apprenticeship program for students interested in deck work, engineering and culinary (steward/cook)
What: Y-WE Grow is our farming and food justice program at Marra Farm, a community garden in South Park, Seattle, near the Duwamish River. Each year, we offer Fall and Spring cohorts at Marra Farm
Who: For young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth ages 13-19. We also offer a summer internship and various community events.
When: Every Saturday from 9AM-12:30PM, September 16-October 28 (meals provided, transportation arranged). Deadline to Apply is 9/24.
Where: Marra Farm – 9026 4th Ave S
What: This program is designed to introduce high schoolers to health sciences professions.
When: There is an application process in the fall, for a January 2024 start date.
Contact: Email oepd@uw.edu with any questions!
Who: 18 to 24 year old students (graduating seniors welcome to apply!)
What: A paid internship that connects young adults to permanent employment opportunities in the maritime industry. Participants get paid an hourly stipend, enjoy case management and employment support as well as resume building and networking opportunities.
When: Rolling Admissions
Questions?: Contact Grace Dollente, Youth Engagement Coordinator, at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle gdollente@urbanleague.org
Who: Students from Rainier Beach, Franklin, or Chief Sealth HS who are passionate about social change and leading the charge on a mental health campaign in Seattle Public Schools.
What: FEEST trains youth of color and working-class youth to build collective power and organize for transformative and systemic change in their schools. Our power comes from building a strong base, developing youth leaders, and running dynamic, radically joyful campaigns for systemic material change. Our work is both youth-led and multigenerational. Duties will include:
- Building Campaigns
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
When: August 2023-June 2024, weekly meetings, presentations, and more
Compensation: $25/hour
Who: Urban Native Education Alliance was founded in 2008 to engage generations of Native youth through education, culture, and tradition. This opportunity is open to High School age Native Youth. Tribal enrollment is not required.
What: Youth Interns receive a $500 monthly stipend from UNEA for 6 hours of work per week.
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30PM-8:00PM (okay to attend one of two days), with mandatory virtual meetings on Sundays from 7:00PM-8:00PM
Where: North Seattle College
To Apply: send resume, letter of interest and biography of yourself (including goals, interests, strengths, and favorite quote) to Sarah Sense-Wilson uneachair@gmail.com. An agreement form as well as a one-page PDF form must be completed and will be sent out upon request.
Deadline: Rolling applications
The Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) program is designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to become professional pilots or work in one of many aviation operations management fields, such as unmanned aerial systems (drones), air traffic control, airport management, or airline dispatch. Six college-level courses will be embedded within each yearlong course, all which are core to earning an Associate and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Aeronautical Science at Green River College.
Dates: Mondays to Thursday
Time: 3:45 to 6:00 PM (plus an additional 3.5 hours per week of online learning)– Follows Highline District Schedules
Who: Rising juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12)
Location: The Museum of Flight
Program fee: Free
Who: The Youth Exploration Program is designed to introduce career exploration to in-school youth ages 14-21 with an IEP or 504 Plan to apprentice-able pathways in the trades.
What:
- Work-Readiness Classroom Workshops: Held virtually or in-person during the school year
- Summer Boot Camps: work-based learning, 40-hour paid training
- Exploring trades careers through job site tours, informational interviews, and job shadowing, when available.
- Strength building and how to support ones needs while practicing self-advocacy, workplace communication, and team building
Learn More: To learn more and apply, contact Director of Programs, Dee Jackson at dee@anewcareer.org or call 206-710-1004
Seattle Rep’s youth engagement program collaborates with over 12,000 educators, teens, and student theatergoers, engaging with the next generation of creative minds and art enthusiasts.
List of Youth Programs:
- Improve for Wellness Troupe
- Y-WE Speak
- Next Narrative Monologue Compeetition
- Black is Light
- Youth Engagement Residencies
- Student Matinees
- Youth Works Festival
- Teen Nights
- Theater for Neurodivergent Adults (ages for 18+)
Who: Varies from different programs
When: Varies from different programs
Where: Seattle Rep
The Seattle Police Law Enforcement Exploring program aims to bridge the gap between youth and police by educating and involving them in police operations and to interest them in Law Enforcement.
Who: Exploring is for young men and women 14 to 21 years of age with a grade point average of 2.5 or above
When: must attend 2 – 4 monthly meetings in succession.
Cost: Free
Deadline: N/A
Application: If you’re interested, please reach out to Officer Tre Smith, tre.smith@seattle.gov.
Young adults seeking a career as a Seattle firefighter can apply to participate in our department’s cadet programs.
Applications are accepted year round. Applications received February 1-July 31 will be notified of selection decisions in August. Applications received August 1-January 31 will be notified of selection decisions in February.
Who:
To qualify for the program, you must:
- 16 to 20 year old students
- Be in good physical condition (must complete Cadet Program Physical Ability Test)
- Meet required attendance expectations
- Have a strong desire to be a Seattle Firefighter
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m
Where: Joint Training Facility (9401 Myers Way South)
Cost: Initial cost of $95.00 and $10.00 per month in membership dues. There are additional fees for special trips and events. Financial assistance is available
What: A variety of opportunities including media arts club, youth advisory council, and a social media internship (paid). Gay City promotes protective factors that support the development and self-determination of LBGBTQ youth.
What: Femme2STEM is a FREE program geared toward serving female-identified BIPOC youth ages 17 – 24 who are furthest from opportunity by assisting them to overcome institutional barriers and racial & social inequities to explore, plan, and ultimately launch careers in STEM
Who: Female-identified BIPOC youth ages 17 – 24 who are furthest from opportunity and interested in STEM
When: Rolling application
Services offer:
- Career exploration
- STEM college & career readiness
- College & career navigation support
- Academic & social-emotional support
- Internships
- Mentorship and peer support
- Site visits
- Informational interviews
Contact Carina cforsell@ywcaworks.or
For more information, please visit their website
Internships and Programs – Closed
We’re sorry that you missed some of these opportunities, but do not worry! Internships and programs are year-round, so in the meantime, please view the internships and programs and mark your calendar to register next time.
Agriculture Sciences
What: A 180-hour paid youth internship program training youth in water conservation, wastewater, and environmental conservation in support of small business sustainability, youth are paid $21.42 per hour
Where: A variety of small businesses around the Seattle area
For More Information: Contact susanna@seattlegood.org for application and information session information
Deadline: April 1
Youth Community Program is a non-residential, day program for 15 to 18-year-olds. With the experience of field staff guiding them, participants complete service projects in their own community each day and return home at night. Crews meet at a designated site every morning and evening, Monday through Friday. Members spend an average of 6 hours per day working and one hour participating in an educational lesson, from which they earn high school credit and a $325/week stipend. During these 5 week sessions, participants learn new skills, challenge themselves, make new friends, and better their communities!
Who: High school students, 15 – 18-year-old
When: Summer! (Timeline varies), Monday – Friday
Where: Varies
Compensation: $375/week for participation, plus $50/week in bonuses
Deadline: Please view the website and email info@nwyouthcorps.org with any questions.
King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps is a summer internship program that provides 10 high school-aged youth environmental learning opportunities. This seven-week program runs from July 5 –to August 18, 2022. Interns will work with King County Parks & Recreation Division staff at multiple Parks locations to better understand the breadth and depth of environmental justice, ecological restoration, and parks and recreation management practices. The program will provide growth and learning opportunities, foster positive work relationships, and support youth in experiencing the work life environment.
Deadline: April 16, 2023
Who: 10th – 12th High school students
When: Tuesday, July 10 – Thursday, August 16, 2023
Where: Thurnau Park/TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space (605 SW 108th St, Seattle, WA 98146)
Compensation:$18.43 Hourly
Deadline: April 16, 2023
What: This Adventure Media program is an outdoor exploration video series geared towards BIPOC youth and families. It includes videos that elevate the unique stories and experiences of our community members and their love of nature. Students will be paid $20-$24 per hour.
Who: BIPOC young people (age 18-24) interested in conservation, outdoor skills, ecosystems, and adventures. Youth Adventure is looking for a team who is eager to learn new skills on the job, welcomes feedback, thrives under pressure, and is reliable, hardworking, and punctual. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that requires strong organizational and project management skills, as well as a passion for technology and community.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9AM-5PM plus an overnight field production and 2 weekend filming dates. Interns will work in-office in NE Portland and in the field
Who: Youth must be 14-18 years old and have interest in learning about urban farming and/or wetlands restoration
What: RBYS is a youth employment program of Tilth Alliance for youth, ages 14-18, to gain job experience through wetland restoration and farm education. Participants will work at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands and support with field maintenance, food distribution, and wetland restoration.
When: Spring session – applications due 2/28/23; Summer session – applications due 5/31/23; Fall session – applications due 8/30/23
Where: The farm is located Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale Street, Seattle, WA 98118
Pay: Youth will be paid $18.69/hour, bi-weekly
Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2023
King County Wastewater Treatment Division partners with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to offer a paid internship experience for a cohort of high school interns to learn about local environmental issues, solutions, and careers focused on clean water in our region.
Who: For high school youth at least 16 years old. We strongly encourage applicants who are underrepresented in environmental careers and new to exploring environmental topics.
When: (2023): July 17 – Aug 18, 28 hrs./week; followed by 40+ hrs. during the next school year.
Where: Interns meet in downtown Seattle. ORCA cards are provided.
Compensation: $17.72 per hour
Deadline: May 15, 2023 (opens April 15, 2023)
Please click the apply button to view more information and apply.
What: Junior Naturalists serve for one 2-week session between July and August 2023 in the Washington Park Arboretum. This is a free volunteer opportunity that may be used to meet service hour requirements. Reference letters are provided upon successful completion of this opportunity.
Who: Teens aged 15-18
Questions: Contact uwbgeduc@uw.edu
Who: High School Students with priority given to applicants from the Renton, Tukwila, or Skyway area
What: Field trips and skill-building workshops with a series of youth-led projects focused on transit equity, public transit, sustainability, urban planning, and government policy
Compensation: Participants are paid $20/hour
When: July 10-July 28, 2023, Monday through Friday 9AM-3PM (application due May 14)
Where: Renton (exact location TBD)
Hip Hop is Green’s mission of creating healthy communities by promoting plant-based, culturally relevant eating and teaching Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color (BIPOC) ages 12 to 24 traditional organic and innovative hydroponic farming methods and reconnecting them to a long tradition of BIPOC farmers. The Farm & Lab is a unique opportunity to showcase community-developed, innovative solutions for food security and food justice.
Who: BIPOC students ages 12 to 24 years old
When: June 28th to September 8th
Where: Cherry Street Urban Farm
Compensation: $500
Video to learn more below:
What: Work to serve and improve WA State Parks as part of a youth leadership group.
When: The Leadership Program will meet during the 2022-2023 School year with the option of meeting during the summer at a regional State Park. Meetings will be held after school hours and on weekends.
Where: Most meetings will be on Teams, with some in-person options.
How to apply: Click the link below and scroll down to look for the “What’s New” section. Click on the green Youth Leadership Program picture and you will be directed to an interest/application form.
Participants will prepare for careers as environmental professionals in science and education fields, develop leadership skills, work with children in a camp setting, and lead a horticultural project in the Washington Park Arboretum.
- Who: High school students, 16 or older
- When: This Summer! July 11 – August 5, 2022
- Where: Washington Park Arboretum. Interns will also spend time meeting with environmental professionals from different backgrounds and types of environmental organizations across the Puget Sound region.
- Compensation: $1,500 stipend paid upon successful completion of the internship. ORCA transit card. Fulfillment of volunteer/service-learning requirements. References are available upon request after completion.
- Deadline: May 28th, 2022
What: Join the Seattle Aquarium to learn more about salmon! Trained naturalists will be on-site to help you spot spawning salmon and learn about the things we can all do to help them. Free and family-friendly!
Who: All ages
When: Saturdays (August – October), 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Cedar River (August – September) & Location varies (October) *Please visit the website for specific dates and locations
Fees: Free
The Seattle Aquarium is proud to host this FREE, online, drop-in club for teens in grades 9–12 who are interested in and passionate about marine conservation.
The club will meet online every Tuesday from 4:30pm to 6pm, with a monthly in-person meeting focused on a fun conservation activity.
They cover a variety of marine conservation-based topics each month, including:
- Empathy for local marine organisms
- Equity in marine conservation
- Careers in marine conservation
- Local marine environments such as tide pools and eelgrass habitats
- Research conducted by the Seattle Aquarium
- And so much more!
Who: 9th – 12th grade students
When: Every Tuesday
Where: Virtual
Fees: FREE
YESC is hosting its annual Environmental Symposium on March 25, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall. We are looking to get information about the event out to as many parents, students, teachers, and green teams as possible. This event is open to all teens and we are hoping you would be willing to share it with your network.
YMCA Environmental Symposium
The Symposium gathers passionate, motivated student leaders together at the University of Washington to learn about the environmental issues facing our world and how to create a sustainable future for our schools, communities, and beyond!
Participants will take part in hands-on workshops led by local organizations and designed to educate students about environmental topics as well as give teens the skills they need to address environmental issues in their schools and communities. Youth will be networking with peers and adults and gaining tools to create real, positive change.
Who: All High School Students
When: March 25 from 8:30 am – 1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Deadline: Feb 22
Are you interested in joining an expedition team next summer? We don’t require any specific skill sets, just a willingness to learn, explore, and challenge yourself in a new environment!
Inspiring Girls Expeditions is a tuition-free program that interweaves field science, artistic inquiry, and backcountry travel. We seek engaged, multi-faceted, talented participants who embody the human experience; we believe the diversity of our program makes our expeditions so much stronger and more insightful. Because we look for applicants who will share their perspectives and learn from one another, we do not choose team members based solely on their individual applications. We choose the team as a whole, according to what each member brings to the team.
Who:
- Diversity of backgrounds: a range of racial, ethnic, cultural, economic, gender, sexual orientation, family, and geographic identities and backgrounds.
- Diversity of interests and life experiences: a balance of interests in science, environment, art, outdoors, philosophy, social issues, and more. If you are passionate about something, tell us about it!
- Opportunity: we recognize and support applicants who hold identities and backgrounds historically excluded from science, technology, art, engineering, and math (STEAM) fields and those who may face more significant barriers entering STEAM and outdoor fields.
When: Summer 2022
Cost: Free
Deadline: February 7th
Applications are now open during May 2023 for students to gain career ready skills in a corporate environment. High School internships to explore careers at the Port fall into the following career focus areas:
- Aviation Operations
- Maritime Operations
- Governance
- Community Engagement
- Green Jobs
Who: 16 years old by July 1st
When: Varies
Where: Port of Seattle
Compensation: TBD
What: Earn $900 for successful completion of a course in architectural visualization and hydroponics. Students will learn 3D modeling/CAD, Game Design, Engineering and Construction, hands-on microgreens growing and much more!
Where: William Grose Center (101 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA)
When: February 22-May 6, 4:30PM-6:30PM on Weds and Thursday
Who: Youths 16 to 24 years old
Learn more and apply by emailing WGC@Africatownlandtrust.org
Business & Marketing
At Add3, we are hoping to provide an opportunity to local Black Seattle High School students to immerse themselves in our summer internship that showcases what it means to work in an advertising agency.
- Mentorship & Professional skill development program
- Education in the marketing industry (digital marketing, types of jobs,
- presentations, with different departments)
- Digital notebook and final presentation
- Add3 digital boot camp certification & Google certifications (optional)
Information:
- Who: Black high school students in the Seattle area
- When: Summer 2022 (6 Weeks) – Starting July 18th
- Where: Hybrid – Add3’s Seattle Office, 500 E. Pike St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122
- Hours: 10 hours weekly
- Pay: $15
Email your resume & cover letter*
To Apply: internship@add3.com
Who: You can apply to become a Juma Youth if you are between 16-24 years old. Special consideration to youth who:
- Have experienced homelessness or temporary housing
- Have been involved in the foster care system
- Have a juvenile or criminal justice history
What: Earn $17.27/ hour gaining valuable work experience and career mentoring
Note: Applications to Juma are viewed on a quarterly basis and hiring occurs in batches. Do not get discouraged if you do not receive an immediate response to your application.
In RadioActive Youth Media’s fun and hands-on summer Intro to Radio Journalism Workshop, teens learn radio journalism and storytelling skills, build confidence and work with others while creating a true radio story about one person.
Participants will learn basic radio production skills, including recording and editing using professional audio equipment from KUOW. Each participant will produce a short radio story with the support of a mentor. Stories will be released on the RadioActive Youth Media podcast and posted on kuow.org.
When: Monday-Friday July 10th-August 9, 2023 (most weekdays) with required preparation meetings on June 28 and July 5.
Where: At KUOW in Seattle’s University District Office
Who: Up to 18 youth, ages 15-18, will be admitted to the program. Admission will be by lottery, with priority given to students who have less access to high-quality arts and media programming. All complete and enthusiastic applications will be considered for admission. You must be eligible to work in the United States in order to apply.
Deadline: May 9, 2023
Compensation: $1000
WA state students can now apply to ACAP Seattle’s free Summer 2023 Residency Week Program for WA high schoolers!
Seattle ACAP (the Accounting Career Awareness Program) is pleased to invite applicants to its summer 2023 Residency Week program at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. ACAP’s mission is to help underrepresented students realize academic and career opportunities in accounting and business.
This free, week-long residential program for rising WA state high school participants to accounting, and the many opportunities offered in a field that is actively seeking to diversify its workforce. Participants reside on campus, learn in and out of the classroom, visit accounting firms, build valuable life skills, and network with other ACAP students and diverse professionals while enjoying a taste of campus life.
Who: 10th, 11th, 12th-grade Students of Color
When: July 16th – July 21st
Cost: Free and includes housing in campus dorms, food, and all activities
Deadline: April 14th, 2023
Penguin Productions unites youth leadership and adult mentorship to co-create theater and cultivate a healthy, equitable, and thriving future. Penguin Productions is hiring a Communications Manager/Digital Storyteller, where you will manage and drive communication channels including social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok), video channels, e-newsletters, Penguin’s website, programs, and print/marketing collateral.
What: Communication Manager/Digital Storyteller
When: June 15 –September 15, 2022, Hours: Flexible, with some evening and weekend events. Hybrid virtual and in-person work. 5-10 hours/week depending on what’s going on.
Who: Students and emerging professionals ages 17–25 especially encouraged to
Compensation: $300/month
Deadline: Open until filled
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample of creative content to shana@penguinproductionsseattle.org Open until filled
BLAC (Building Leaders and Creators), is a paid, remote 12-week internship program, to bring more young Black people into advertising, ensuring they can fully express themselves, find community, and ultimately lead.
DNA Advertising in Seattle will be hosting 2 BLAC interns this summer. The internship runs from early May through the end of July 2022.
Built on three pillars: Education, Inspiration, and Experience, BLAC is like a 12-week version of an advertising school that not only offers paid training and job opportunities but also connects BLAC alumni with the growing, national BLAC community.
Who: Black High School student
When: May 9 – July 29, 2022
Compensation: Unknown
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Do you have a high school student (currently in grade 9, 10, or 11) interested in entrepreneurship? Are they interested in experiencing the college-level business, marketing, and economics classes? If so, the Albers Summer Business Institute (SBI) is a great way for them to sample the instruction, interactions, and opportunities that business school offers.
SBI at Seattle University is a credit-bearing, project-based summer business camp for high school students focused on social entrepreneurship.
The program provides youth from African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American Indigenous, Pacific Islander, Hmong American, and Nepalese American heritages the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, data visualization, economics, and more.
Thanks to the support of our gracious sponsors, the two-week-long program is free to apply, has a $50 registration deposit, and operates on an equitable tiered scholarship support model for program tuition.
Who: 9th, 10th, & 11th-grade students of color
When:Self-paced: July 3 – July 9, 2022, or Real-time: July 10 – July 15, 2022
Where: Seattle University at Alber School of Business and Economics
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Family & Consumer Sciences
What: Get paid to learn creative writing, editing, publishing, public speaking
Dates: July 5-August 15, 2023, Monday through Thursday 10:00AM-2:00PM
Questions?: bootsw2020@gmail.com or call 206-937-7680
Earning: $18.69 per hour and can earn 0.5 credits towards language arts or creative writing. Email bootsw2020@gmail.com for details on how to apply?
What: Uterish is an intersectional feminist nonprofit that focuses on education, activism, and fundraising for reproductive justice causes. This is a remote, part-time, unpaid internship. Interns will develop editorial and communication skills, writing for the Uterish blog and newsletter. They will assist with publicity projects and develop social media campaigns, among other opportunities.
When: June-August, 2023 (flexible time)
Where: Remote
Questions?: Contact uterusshirts@gmail.com or visit Uterish website
Who: High School Students from King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties
What: PSRC is looking for high school students who want to learn about urban planning in our region and share ideas about wow to make the central Puget Sound region a better place to live, work, and play.
Cost: Free, students are eligible to receive a $500 Scholarship
When: 4 consecutive Fridays beginning July 21, 2023 (application closes May 15)
Who: Current juniors or seniors in high school in school, passing all classes
When: Deadline to apply is January 13, 2023
What: Paid 8-week internship at a local nonprofit (35 hours per week), participation in week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington DC (July 17-24)
Women &/or Trans Sessions offer an exclusive space for skaters who identify as women, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming to build community through skateboarding.
Who: women, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming
When:
- Mondays Nights, 7-10pm (All Skill Levels)
- Thursdays Nights, 7-9pm (Levels 2 & 3)
Where: 3500 Stone Way N. Seattle WA, 98103
Others:
- You must REGISTER prior to attending (fees involved)
- Please wear your mask over face & nose at all times
- Helmet & Pads required for everyone under 18
- If you’re feeling sick please stay home and we will issue you a refund!
Young writers with disabilities (generally, ages 14-19) enrolled in high school are invited to submit a ‘ten-minute script’. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration of two students that includes at least one student with a disability. A panel of theater professionals selects division winners.
Writers are encouraged to craft short (10 minute) works from their own experiences and observations through the creation of fictional characters and settings, writing realistically, metaphorically or abstractly about any topic, including the disability experience.
Who: Ages 14- 19 years of age
Where: Kennedy Center, Washington DC
Deadline: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
What: Participants will create a personal story based on a prompt and develop it into a theatrical original work. This series includes one-on-one guided meetings with a professional Macha mentor leading to a public workshop reading of the final piece.
Who: Teens ages 13 – 18. No previous experience is needed.
When: Spring Cohort: Jan 14–Mar 13, 2023
Deadline: Dec 30, 2022
What: Interns spend 6-8 weeks working with non-profits in a variety of service areas, developing skills and working on a wide array of projects. This is a paid internship with a stipend of $2900.
Who: Students aged 15-19 by the start of the 2023 summer program in June, committed to part-time work schedule for 6-8 weeks from June – August, available for three mandatory training dates, passionate about community service
When: Deadline is March 3, 2023
Since 2011, Rising Star Project has offered professional mentorship for students interested in theater-related careers. In early 2023, we will bring the Rising Star Project back to The 5th Avenue stage performing Into the Woods, the iconic and
beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Student teams will be involved in various aspects of the performance, technical, artistic leadership, and administrative roles of this production, working alongside industry professionals in this unique mentorship experience.
Who: 14-19 years of age
When: Performing Mar 16, 17, and 18
Where: 1308 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101
Who: All BIPOC Seattle Youth, ages 15-19 (sophomores-seniors)
What: A 17-week internship for young people interested in learning about photography and creative career fields including arts education, technical photography skills, work on commercial projects, and a supportive community. Eligible students earn a stipend of $1400 for participating
Where: Based in Youth In Focus Seattle Office
What: Coyote Central sparks creativity in young people, providing training opportunities with professional artists. Coyote Culture is grounded in equity, ingenuity, collaboration, and fun. The Equity and Inclusion Task force helps Coyote create an equitable and inclusive teaching environment.
Who: Everyone
When: Applications Due December 15, 2022
Questions: alex@coyotecentral.com
What: This program will specifically allow teen artists of color to hone their artwork under the guidance of professional mentors. This is a great way for teens to better their craft, build connections in the arts community, and present their art! This mentorship is for teens interested in visual arts (digital arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.), writing (poetry, creative nonfiction, etc.) and performing arts (musical theater, acting, etc.).
Teens will be put into either a visual arts, writing, or performing arts cohort, and each group will be paired with a professional mentor of color to create or workshop a piece specifically for the program showcase. Teens will also have the opportunity to hear from BIPOC industry experts (past panelists have ranged from the Emmy-winning composer of Bridgerton, Kris Bowers, to Disney animator Kee Suong) and participate in skill-building workshops.
When: Application due April 30, 2023 for Summer Program with meeting dates on July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, and August 16 (showcase)
Pay: Students are paid $15 per meeting attended (up to $90), paid at the end of the program
The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults’ ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them.
School-Year Programs (Foundations / Pathways): Participants identify professional interests, gain marketable skills, are exposed to various career fields, and build their social network. Students receive stipends based on their quarterly participation.
Who: ages 16 – 24
When: October 17th, 2022
Compensation: $17.25 per hour for 20-25 hours a week
Deadline: September 23, 2022 at 3 PM
The TeenTix Arts Podcast (TAP) is a group of teens ages 13 – 19, spanning grades 8 through early college students. who produce a monthly podcast focused on arts and culture.
- Learn about arts orgs around you!
- Work with like-minded teens!
- Broadcast your work with TeenTix!
- Be the first to hear about Teen Opportunities!
United Way is hiring a team of 22 Food Access Associates (aka HungerCorps Members). Food Access Associates are paid AmeriCorps members who provide critical capacity support and connect families directly with food. Members will be deployed for one year to hunger relief agencies across the county, to provide on-the-ground support.
Who: High School Graduates, 18 year old or older
When: 09/01/2022 – 08/31/2023
Where: Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Compensation: Bi-weekly stipend of $1,158 (pre-tax)
- $250 monthly housing stipend
- $6,495 Education Award upon successful completion of service
- Additional $1000 completion bonus from UWKC upon successful completion of service
- And more!
Join MYA! MOHAI is looking for creative and motivated teens that are passionate about history and community to join the MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA).
MYA is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum.
At the same time, MYA gives teens access to museum professionals and adult mentors, and helps them connect with their local history. MYA meets twice a month, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the museum, providing feedback & input on MOHAI projects, and planning events & opportunities for teens at the museum.
Who: High School Student ages 14 – 18 years of age
When: September – June, Twice a month
Where: Mohai Museum
Compensation: $75 a month
Activistas – A social justice program for BIPOC girls and gender expansive high school students. Participants will be engaged in activism, explore issues they’re passionate about, and create a youth-led conference and celebration called Girvolution.
Who: 14 – 19-year-old BIPOC girls
When: 10 weeks (6/27 – 8/31)
Compensation: $1600
Deadline: June 13th
PV Radio – All youth of color podcast + creative space where girls + gender expansive youth talk about their interests and navigate injustices that impact their lives.
Who: 14 – 19-year-old BIPOC girls
When: 10 weeks (6/27 – 9/1)
Compensation: $1600
Deadline: June 13th
Seattle Public Library is hiring a Student Assistant Program, you must be at least 16 years old, currently enrolled in high school, college (undergraduate), vocational school, or a G.E.D. program.
High school students must be available to work for at least four months for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
Who: 16 years of age or older
Compensation: $17.27
Deadline: October 5th, 2022
looking for creative and reliable individuals to fill immediate openings in our afternoon cultural, performing and fine arts programs as an Assistant with a team of 4-5 others. This role will assist our Creative Arts Instructors and Site Supervisors to ensure the implementation of the K-5 curriculum each day. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with talented students and being a mentor and good role model.
Specialized instructors and assistants work as a collaborative team to create and deliver sensational cultural, performing, and fine arts-focused lesson plans. Students in our programs gain exposure to interactive learning technologies, music, drama, dance, voice, fine arts, and yoga.
Who: High School Students: 9th – 12th
When: M, T, Th, F 2:30-6 pm and W 12:45 pm – 6 pm
Where: 5628 Airport Way S Ste 305, Seattle, WA
Compensation: $16.69-17.50/hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
- Work with a creative and passionate team of individuals
- Excellent experience and resume building
- Earn above average, competitive hourly wages
Email your resume, cover letter, and 2 references to jobs@ilskids.com
What: Group of young high school thinkers, makers, and leaders who explore new ideas and build a community around contemporary art.
Who: Youth of Color, LGBTQ+, and Individuals of all abilities
When: First Session November 3rd
Where: Henry Art Gallery
Benefit & Compensation: Community Service Learning or flat $599 stipend
Deadline: Oct 13th, 2022
Poetry Out Loud virtual registration is open now for students grades 9-12! Poetry is a national poetry recitation competition for students in grades 9-12. This national arts education program builds on elements of slam poetry and spoken word to engage students with the power of literature.
Who: 9th – 12th grade students
When & Where:
- Classroom implementation & POL Virtual: between September 2022 and early January 2023
- School Finals deadline: January 20, 2023
- Regional Finals deadline: February 5, 2023; regional finals dates vary by region
- State Final: March 11, 2023 hosted by Tacoma Little Theatre
- National Finals: May 8-10, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Arts Corps is pleased to offer youth in 9th-12th grades TWO paid arts internship opportunities, one virtual/hybrid and one in person from July 18-30. Earn $550 for the engaging work of expressing your passion either through digital art or mural painting.
- Art 4 Life: Digital Art Web 3 (Virtual)
- Art 4 life: Analog: Sustaining Expression (In-person)
More information about Arts Corps
Who: 9th – 12th grade students
When: July 18 – 30, 2022
Where: In-person, hybrid, virtual
Compensation: $550
Deadline: on Monday, May 29th @ 7 PM
What: Seattle Artist League is a local community organization providing arts instruction to young people and adults. Camps involve Wheel Throwing, Clay Sculpting, Painting, Comics, Drawing, Knitting, Felting, and more!
Dates: July 3- August 18
Location: 5516 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA
The Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) Program is a yearly cohort of youth and young adults (ages 16-19) from across Washington State. WAYAL leaders work with the Arts in Education (AIE) team at ArtsWA to build community, gain arts leadership skills, and explore arts careers with mentors in the field.
Who: 16 – 19 years old
When: September 2022 – June 2023; Monthly meetings
Where: Hybrid
Compensation: Stipend
Important dates:
- Application Opens: April 26, 2022
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2022, at 5:00 pm
- Notification to WAYAL cohort members: July 1, 2022
- Cohort virtual retreat: August date TBD (3 hours)
- WAYAL Program: September 2022 – June 2023
TAG is an intensive program for high school-aged youth interested in leadership, highly opinionated, who want to learn about themselves and the world through art, and want to make SAM fun and engaging for teens. TAG plans all aspects of Teen Night Out, from selecting performers and art activities to leading special tours and organizing screenings and gallery talks. TAG meets every Thursday 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This year’s program will meet from October – to May and will likely be held in person although we will continue to monitor and adhere to COVID statewide precautions and mandates. Participants receive community-service learning credit or a stipend for their participation. (NOTE: students must be 14 years or older to receive the stipend).
Who: 14 years or older
When: October – May 2023
Where: Seattle Art Museum
Compensation: Paid or Service-learning hours
Deadline: Sunday, May 15th
TIPS has provided over 1,100 teenagers with internships in more than 230 nonprofits in the Puget Sound area and provided over 230,000 public service hours.
During the program, our interns spend 6-8 weeks working with their nonprofits in a variety of service areas. They develop skills and have the chance to work on a wide array of projects with some of the most driven and inspiring nonprofit organizations in the Puget Sound area.
We also provide our interns with opportunities to work with their larger class at a job-readiness orientation, leadership and professional development training day, a day of service, and a service celebration.
Who: High school students ages 15 – 19
When: Summer 2022
Where: 2900 NE Blakeley St. Suite B Seattle, WA 98105
Compensation: $17.26 per hour
Deadline: March 16th
Learn how to operate at the highest standards of excellence through our industry-leading programs, while doing work that has meaning. We can forever impact a child’s life by teaching fundamental skills, building confidence, and igniting their sense of adventure. Pedalheads also offers a generous give-back program through annual social giving and a generous bursary program.
The Opportunity: We’re looking for Bike Instructors for our Spring Camps to join our team. Here’s how this job plays a role:
As a bike instructor, you will spend your days outside while inspiring the next generation of cyclists. It’s active, it’s adventurous, it’s fun and it’s incredibly rewarding.
You don’t have to be a bike expert because we provide training for our programs for you to get going in your new role!
Who: at least 16 years or older
When: Work dates: April 11 – 15, 2022
Where: Ballard Elks Club & Maple Leaf Lutheran Church
Compensation: $16 per hour
Deadline: March 1st, 2022
Our approach is collaborative and community-driven. Partners and sites are prioritized by their grounding in community development as well as their commitment to building a more equitable cultural and creative ecosystem
Who: Internships are generally open to individuals aged 16-26 years, based in Seattle and surrounding communities (some positions may have more specific age requirements)
When: Internships range from 12-24 weeks long and 10-14 hours a week at the internship sites and participate in 1-2 hours of CCWD program activities
Compensation: Varies
Deadline: Please view the application through their website
Youth in Focus is committed to making sure you have a place to be creative, be heard, foster community, and connect with your peers. Check out our new classes below and sign up for one or more. Open to teens 13-19!
All Youth in Focus programs are free or donation-optional, and we provide free bus passes if needed. All supplies and equipment are provided. Your donation helps cover the cost of our amazing art educators, equipment, and program space. We are committed to equitable arts access for ALL youth.
Courses offered:
- Darkroom (Full)
- Street Photography (Full)
- Photos, Books, Poem (Open)
- Making History Visible Through Photography (Open)
From comic book artists, animators, video game designers, graphic artists… They all start somewhere! Build skills while doing what you love. Gage offers a safe digital space for 9th-12th graders to learn from creative, forward-thinking, professional teaching artists!
Fee does apply
A FREE after-school program for high schoolers to gain hands-on skills from professional mentors across the fields of drafting, lighting, sound, and more!
Be the next Northwest Sound. As the premier under-21 music showcase in the Pacific Northwest, MoPOP’s Sound Off! provides artists the tools to learn, grow, and express themselves through music.
Through a series of performances highlighting new and upcoming talent in MoPOP’s Sky Church, Sound Off! lets young artists shine by playing in a professional concert setting while making their mark on the future of the PNW music scene.
The Sound Off! Artist Experience:
- Play a show on the big stage at MoPOP’s Sky Church
- Get a taste of the rockstar life — cue lights, cameras, and adoring fans
- Learn the ropes with industry professionals
- Join an awesome community of musicians
- Become a part of the next Northwest sound
Deadline: September 30, 2022
From screenprinting to audio recording, Vera offers hands-on workshops for all ages and all experience levels, taught by expert members of our community. With each class, you will build skills necessary for volunteer and professional opportunities at Vera and in the music industry at large.
Workshop includes:
- Screenprint studio
- Poster Printing
- Concert Lighting
- Live Sound
- Monitors
- Recording Studio
Who: Students of all ages
When: September (Varies from different workshops)
Where: 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
*Fees apply
What: The Museum of Popular Culture’s (MoPOP) Volunteer Student Program participants will perform various volunteer roles, interact with the diverse visiting population of the museum visitors and staff, and learn about career opportunities at nonprofit institutions and museums. We’re seeking applicants who are excited about pop culture and who are interested in building their customer service and public speaking skills. Students will perform three of our standard volunteer positions, including Information Desk, Sound Lab, and our educational POPstops. These roles are an excellent opportunity to be a museum ambassador as well as build confidence and interpersonal skills. Students will also meet with MoPOP Staff about museum careers and to connect with other youth volunteers in the program.
Dates: 40-60 hours between July 10, 2023 and September 1, 2023 (choose your own schedule)
Requirements: Students must be 16 or older, currently attending high school. Must be able to sit or stand for 3 hours, while interacting with people in a high-stimulus environment. They must successfully complete a criminal background check and a reference check.
Questions? Contact volunteers@mopop.org or call 206-770-2750.
MoPOP’s Youth Advisory Board (you can just call it YAB) gives you a voice in teen programming at the museum and an opportunity to give back to your community. You’ll collaborate with local musicians, artists, and community groups while creating original content for the Voice Box exhibit and YAB social media. Not a bad way to rack up some community service hours.
Camp Bill is a series of fun and interesting programs offered every summer. Students can sign up for one-week acting camps where they will be introduced to Shakespeare’s works, practice basic acting concepts, and play fun improv games with new friends. They can also participate in a 3-week “production intensive” camp where middle and high school students create their own full productions. In these 3-week camps, teaching artists direct students not only in rehearsal and performance, but to design and build the set and costumes for their production! There’s something for almost every age and level.
**Fees apply**
The application for OneWorld Now’s Summer Intensive Language & Leadership Program is now open!
- Study beginner Arabic, Korean, or Mandarin Chinese
- Develop your leadership skills and ability to create positive change
- Experience new cultural practices and traditions
- Make friends from across the country and
- Earn up to 1.0 world language credit in just 4 weeks (equivalent to 1 year of study)!
Who: 9th – 12th grade students
When: Level 1A: June 27th – July 8th, Level 1B: July 11th – July 22nd, Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm Pacific
Where: Zoom
Deadline: June 5th
Fee? Fee applies
Work with youth ages 5-17 each week to develop skills and perform short productions ranging from musical adaptations like Hamilton and Frozen, and news stories from the worlds of Star Wars and Minecraft. Interns will develop classroom/rehearsal management skills and gain firsthand experience in bringing a script from page to stage with young performers, including observing and collaborating with experienced teaching artists and leading games and exercises. Interns must be available to work a minimum of four weeks, from late June through August in our outdoor summer camps.
Who: 9th – 12th graders
When: June 13th – August 26th from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm on weekdays during the summer.
Where: Wallingford Presbyterian Church
Transportation: It is helpful if Interns can drive and have access to a car, but not required.
Reel Queer Youth (RQY) is a video production and media literacy program for LGBTQ+ youth
and allies grades 9–12.
During this week-long camp, participants will create a film using available media and tools, under the guidance of Reel Queer Youth facilitators and special film industry guests. We’ll learn about different forms of filmmaking (narrative, documentary, experimental), and how story and identity can be shared through each. We’ll also cover planning a production, recording video and sound, and editing to create dynamic films.
Who: LGBTQ+ youth and allies grades 9–12.
When: Aug. 1–5 from 11 am – 2 pm PT
Where: Northwest Film Forum and on ZOOM (links and passwords will be provided)
Cost: This camp is on a sliding scale, from $0-to $250, pay what you can. No payment is required to apply or attend. If you are accepted to the camp, we will send you a payment link and parent/guardian release form to have them complete.
Deadline: N/A
Calling all creative writers! Join us for a new series of FREE creative writing workshops, hosted by TeenTix in collaboration with On the Boards.
In each Art Begets Art mini-workshop, you’ll attend a performance at the On the Boards, then produce a piece of creative writing in response to the performance. Mini-workshops consist of three meetings: a pre-meeting to learn about the performance you’ll be seeing, the performance itself, and a post-meeting to work on your creative writing.
You’ll get to discuss the performance with other art-loving teens, meet the artist after the show, and receive individual mentorship from a professional writer on your work. There will also be an opportunity to publish your work on the TeenTix blog and receive a stipend for publication!
There are three different mini-workshops, each revolving around a different performance at On the Boards. You can sign up for one, two, or all three workshops!
Are you courageous in the kitchen? This special teen cooking workshop challenges you to try a new cuisine, improve your culinary skills, and learn about ingredients and nutrition!
Who: Teens ages 13th – 17th
When: Saturday, Sept 3, 2022, 1pm to 2:30pm
Where: Coal Creek YMCA – Kitchen Community
Fee: $18 (members only) & $27 (Non-members)
Deadline: September 1st, 2022
Comic book artists, animators, video game designers, graphic artists… They all start somewhere! Build skills while doing what you love. Gage offers a safe digital space to learn from creative, forward-thinking, professional teaching artists!
Teen Art Studio (TAS), is a free, year-round, youth arts program that increases access to arts education for 1,500 King County youth, ages 13-18, who face barriers or limited access to creative outlets and who are experiencing homelessness, or are at-risk, LGBTQIA, underserved, or speak English as a second language. Learn more or register HERE
Every Friday, Year-Round
- Capitol Hill Location 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. with Fatima Elzein
- Bellevue Location TBA
- South Park Location TBA
Support from YOU will provide resources to sustain and grow TAS and ensure that TAS meets the needs of low-income youth and youth experiencing homelessness so that they experience pivotal outcomes. In addition to developing creative skills, program participants report personal growth, improved abilities to forge strong peer relationships, and self-dedication to community involvement.
Penguin Youth Leaders invite teens to join them for the next Penguin Artistic Cohort retreat Mon, Feb 21.
Retreats are our time to connect, play, deepen our skills, work with special guests, and hone our performance piece.
- Explore leadership through acting
- Bring a social justice lens to both leadership and theater
- Connect with peers
- The PAC is collaborating on a multi-disciplinary exploration of empathy and connection that weaves together their passions and interests: Shakespeare, Original Work, Music, and Movement. They are working towards a public performance in the spring.
No prior PAC involvement is necessary. Teens are welcome to join at any time in the process.
Health Sciences
What: 4-day program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in hands-on activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people’s health—in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications.
Who: Students grades 9-12 are eligible to apply
When: Program dates are July 10-July 13
Deadline: Apply by April 30, 2023
Cost: $90
What: Nurse camp at University of Washington! A one week summer program that seeks to foster, affirm, and encourage high school sophomores and juniors to pursue a career in nursing at no cost to the camper. Campers will be exposed to clinical, academic, community service activities and much more!
When: July 17-21 (applications due April 15 by 11:59PM)
How: Apply using the link below and getting one recommendation form (to be completed by teacher, counselor, employer/supervisor, or another mentor that may be familiar with your future goals). Students need to write essays as part of this application. Essay prompts can be viewed here to help you prepare before filling out the form. Students also need to send transcripts via their school’s counseling office. Sealed official transcripts should be mailed to:
UW School of Nursing
ATTN: UW Nurse Camp
1959 NE Pacific St
Box 357260
Seattle, WA 98195
What: A high school program that provides exposure to the medical and public health fields, emphasizes social justice and highlights health disparities. During the course of the high school program, scholars will work together through four challenging, fun and busy weeks.
Tuition: $2200, financial aid may be available for those who qualify
Deadline: Apply by June 5, 2023
Location: Remote
Times: 9AM-2PM, Monday through Friday, July 10-August 4
What: During a free 5-day Nurse Camp, students gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing, having opportunities for observation and hands-on lab skills
Who: Rising 11th or 12th graders who reside in Puget Sound Area and are at least 16 years old
When: July 17-21, Monday -Friday 9AM-3PM (lunch provided)
Where: Seattle Children’s Hospital Campus (4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA)
Questions: Email nursecamp@seattlechildrens.org
Deadline: April 7, 2023
The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the 2022 Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) summer camp! STEP is a 4-day program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in hands-on activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people’s health—in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications.
STEP will occur July 18-21, 2022, at the University of Washington campus and is open to students in grades 9-12 as of Autumn 2022, including incoming freshmen. An application is required and students should be prepared to submit a personal statement discussing their interest in health, wellness, healing, medical care, or related fields. Applicants must also identify a teacher, counselor, or other school officials, willing to serve as a recommender. Interested students should visit the STEP website for further information and application instructions.
Who: Grade 9th – 12th
When: July 18th – 21, 2022
Cost: Free
Deadline: April 30, 2022
The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is a competitive, eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders. The program is specifically designed for students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science.
Selected interns attend an orientation day, then begin the internship with one week of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs. Interns are paired and immersed in mentored activities in a Fred Hutch research group in Seattle for the remaining seven weeks.
Interns also participate in research education seminars, attend professional development workshops focused on college and careers and enjoy social activities with their teams and peers. The program culminates with intern presentations to the Fred Hutch community.
Who: Rising 12th graders
When: June 26th – August 18th, 2023 (Students must be able to commit to this entire period in order to participate)
Compensation: full-time, pay rate: Unknown
Deadline: March 31, 2023
What: ISBs are currently offering 3 opportunities for high school students. These opportunities will be a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. They begin as soon as this spring and extend potentially throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Systems Thinkers in STEM Ambassadorship (STiSA)
- 8-Week Summer Internship for Rising Seniors
- Environmental Systems in the Outdoors Research Experience
The application for all of these opportunities is the same. Students will be considered for all three programs after submitting one application.
Interns will receive a stipend of $4,700, split into 3 payments across the summer, that will cover the entire 7-week experience
Who: 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students (each program’s eligibility requirements are different. Please read carefully)
When: 8-week program (Time frame varies by each program–around July 5 -August 25th)
Compensation: $5000 stipend split into two payments
Deadline: March 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. PST
We have had to postpone opening the Project Biotech camp application from March 15th to April 1st.
- Camp #1 = Biotechnology Essentials and Beyond July 11-15, 2022
- Camp #2 = Biotechnology and Cancer: Causes, Cures, and Careers Aug. 1-5, 2022
Shoreline Community College presents BioTech Summer Camps available to high schools students, in July and August 2022
July 11 – 15, 2022
Biotechnology Essentials & Beyond
Recommended for up-coming 9th & 10th graders but open to all high school (HS) students for basic biotechnology training
- Micropipette
- DNA purification & DNA sequencing
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Career panel and discussions with scientists
- Use computers to analyze data for genetic testing
August 1 – 5, 2022
Biotechnology & Cancer: Causes, Cures and Careers
For High School students with biology or biotech lab experience
- Genetic mutations which can result in cancer
- Bioinformatics relevant to cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Lab assays for DNA and protein analysis
- Career panel and discussions with scientists
Providing high school students with hands-on science activities, face time with scientists, exposure to potential careers, and a glimpse of community college life can have a lasting, positive impact.
What does it cost?
- $450 per student per camp
- Registration includes daily snacks and Friday lunch
- A limited number of financial need-based scholarships are available.
- A reduced camp fee of $225 is available to the first 20 Seattle Public School District students accepted into a camp. (Fee applies to only one camp per student.)
How does one apply?
Online applications available on the Shoreline Community College website on April 1, 2022
The camp program has been designed and will be taught by experienced educators from Shoreline Community College’s Biotechnology Program and scientists/educators from the Seattle biotechnology and research community.
For more camp information contact: Dr. Reitha Weeks at reithaweeks@gmail.com Dr. Dina Kovarik at dkovarik@shoreline.edu
Skilled & Technical Sciences
Private Pilot Ground School (PPGS) is a unique course that provides the opportunity for rising 9th-12th grade students to explore the world of aviation while creating a base of aeronautical knowledge that pilots need to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private pilot exam.
Dates: Check website in Spring 2023 for dates
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Monday – Friday
To earn the .5 high school elective credit, students cannot miss more than two days of class
Who: Rising high school students (grades 9 – 12)
Location: The Museum of Flight
Program fee: Free
Who: Rising HS juniors, seniors, and May 2023 graduates who have a family income below the HUD Median Family Income guideline with an interest in construction management
What: 8-week in-person internship, 35-40 hours per week
When: Flexible start and end dates
Where: Various jobsites (see website for details)
Questions: Any questions can be directed to BuildUpInternship@dpr.com
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Who: Graduating seniors (Class of 2023)
What: Get connected to a rewarding, family-wage job in the trades through this recognized pre-apprenticeship program. The Manufacturing Academy offers a solid foundational career pathway into aerospace and advanced manufacturing apprenticeship opportunities
Cost: Free through a grant focused on providing women, people of color, displaced workers, and low-income individuals with manufacturing skills that lead to family-wage jobs
When: July 6 (10 weeks)
Who: Paid-part-time program designed for high school students and recent graduates, students must be 16 years old by July 6
Deadline: February 6, 2023
What: Hands-on training building mechanical assembly, electrical installation, quality, problem-solving, and employability skills
Where: On-site in Everett, Renton, or Auburn (see application button below for exact details)
When: July 6-August 4
Interested in learning about architecture and design?
Join The Miller Hull Partnership for the 2022 Open Studio Internship: an introduction to
architecture and design for an under-resourced student who has completed 11th or 12th grade.
Learn about the architectural profession, connect with people in design and discover how
architecture shapes and engages our world.
Who: 11th – 12th-grade high school students
When: 4 weeks, beginning August 1, 2022, and ending on August 26, 2022
Where: Polson Building – 71 Columbia, 6th Floor Seattle WA, 98104
Compensation: $15 hourly rate
Deadline: June 30th, 2022
Are you a high school or college-aged kid looking to earn extra income and gain valuable experience this summer? LifePort is looking for dependable, motivated, and hard-working people to assist in our production areas. List of positions that are open below:
- Cabinet builder trainee
- Facilities / Maintenance Assistant
- Production technician
- Mechanical assembler
- Inventory clerk
Come Aboard. Spread Your Wings. Apply to the Port of Seattle High School Internships! Join us for a paid, eight-week hybrid internship program to explore careers at the Port of Seattle in aviation, maritime, governance, and green jobs while learning skills in Project Management, Public Speaking, Networking, and Leadership. Summer 2022
Who: High School students: Must be at least 16 years old, have US Work Authorization, and have Full Covid-19 vaccination
When: July 6th to August 26th
Where: Hybrid
Compensation: $17.56 per hour, up to 25 hours/week
Come to a virtual open house to learn more:
English: Every Thursday in April | 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Spanish: Every Wednesday in April | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Find an upcoming Port of Seattle High School Internship session
Interested in exploring the business of energy production and distribution? City Light provides high school internships that allow you to get a paid, hands-on experience with the business of the utility.
Who: at least 16 years of age by the start of the internship with a 2.0 GPA and is a US Citizen or have a US-legal work permit
When: 8 Weeks, hours range from part-time to full-time
Where: City Lights, 700 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Compensation: Unknown
Deadline: Unknown
LawYours is a free event dedicated to helping underrepresented Puget Sound-area high school students explore the field of law. This event takes place at Seattle University School of Law on Wednesday, August 10. Register by July 1, 2022
The Lifeguard Training Team is a FREE summer program designed to train and certify Seattle’s youth in lifesaving skills. The eight-week program for youth ages 15-18 will train participants to be lifeguards and build other important job skills. Seattle Parks and Recreation provides training, books, uniforms, and basic materials at no charge. The Lifeguard Training Team includes a full American Red Cross lifeguard training course, and much more! Participants get the opportunity to test for certification at the end of the program.
Who: Youth ages 15 – 18
When: June 27th – August 18th, Monday – Thursday, 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: Mount Baker Beach, 2301 Lake Washington Blvd S, 98144
(Just south of the I-90 Bridge. Located near bus lines # 14 & 27)
Fee: FREE
Benefits: Certification and getting hired directly
King County officially launched the King County Youth Council here at United Way of King County! If you recall, we ran the Youth Commission that identified 5 recommendations that would support the success of BIPOC Youth. At its conclusion in Feb 2022, we shared that those youth (Ruby, Tsion, McCoy, Noah, Paris, Hikma, and Devan) would build off these lessons to start the Youth Council, which will focus on living their findings in the report, but also (1) move $100,000 into youth identified issues in our region and (2) produce a BIPOC Youth Policy Agenda (a way to leverage the grantmaking and research to push for systemic changes).
Who: 10 Community Investment & Policy Managers, ages 16-25
When: commit 10-15 hours each month from March 28th – Dec 31 2022.
Compensation: Stipend of $5,000
Deadline: March 13th at 11:59 pm.
If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to rolandayjr@uwkc.org or ask the Youth Council on Instagram.
Land an internship with King County International Airport-Boeing Field!
Who: We’re looking for high school, undergrad, and graduate students to join our 2022 Internship Program. Positions available:
- CAD Design Intern (HS)
- Finance Intern (UG)
- Engineering Intern (UG)
- Airfield Operations Intern (UG)
- Engineering Intern (GS)
- Public Administration Intern (GS)
When: Please view the website
Compensation: Varies
Deadline: Applications are due March 27.
Get details and apply at kingcounty.gov/airport (look for the “Internship Program” tab).
The Seattle University AI4ALL is an experience for high school students interested in criminal law and artificial intelligence (AI). Students will learn about the intersection of modern technology and criminal justice issues throughout the two weeks, such as bias and equity. This program is project-focused and will include engagement with law enforcement and Seattle area tech companies.
Seattle University offers full, holistic, merit scholarships to students who need financial assistance to attend. Priority is given to students who are under-represented in higher education, including Black/African American, Hmong American, Latino/Hispanic, Indigenous/Native American, Nepalese American, and Pacific Islander descents. Please see the Scholarship page for more detail.
Who: high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
When: July 18 – July 29, 2022
Where: Seattle University
Cost: $50 non refundable or
Deadline: April 15, 2022
STEM
Who: Provides rising 9th-12th graders with training and experience to take their leadership skills to the next level, all while earning service hours and volunteer hours.
What: Spend two weeks mentoring campers by coaching them through fun and engaging math activities, helping them forge friendships, gain confidence, and seeing their potential in STEM.
Email leadership@girlsrockmath.org with any questions!
Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft’s High School Discovery Program. Get hands-on learning as you explore technology opportunities at Microsoft that make a difference in people’s lives around the world.
Who: In order to be eligible, students must:
- Graduate high school in the spring and begin a Bachelor’s degree program in the fall
- Be over 16 years of age
- Live within 50 miles of Redmond, WA at the time of application
- Have demonstrated interest in STEM through participation in:
- Computing for All
- College Success Foundations
- Washington MESA
- Rainier Scholars, or
- Technology Access Foundation
When: July 10-August 4, 2023
Where: Microsoft, Redmond
Compensation: TBD
Who: Students, aged 14-18
What: CDL Apprenticeship Program creates tech-focused learning experience for students that expands awareness of possible career paths and increases probability that young women-identified individuals including trans, non-binary, two-spirit people pursue opportunities in STEM, business, and entrepreneurship.
Where: Students attend a virtual or in-person CDL session (possible to attend at one of CDL’s 12 global locations).
Questions?: Contact apprentice@creativedestructionlab.com
Visit the Amazon Career Quest Internship page to learn more about this paid opportunity during which students earn a $500 stipend!
Application Deadline: April 23, 2023
Visit the T-Mobile Explorer Prep webpage to learn about this unique 2-year training program with embedded internships.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
There is a 2-week summer immersion program (SIP) as well as a self-paced program. Both are 100% free with options to join this summer and empower high school students who identify as girls or non-binary to make a difference in the world with technology.
Both programs offer incredible college and career benefits that support you for life!
1. Summer Immersion Program (SIP)
The 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP) welcomes current 9th-11th graders to join live virtual classrooms. You’ll make lifelong friendships as you learn web design, creating real-world projects in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
You’ll even get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at industry-leading companies like EA, Pfizer, and ViacomCBS.
Plus, all SIP students can access need-based grants up to $500 for completing the program!
2. Self-Paced Program
A Self-Paced Program is an alternative option that gives current 9th-12th graders the flexibility to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity through independent study.
Boeing invites students from select Boeing-partnered high schools and community/technical colleges in Washington state to take part in manufacturing student development programs. Since 2015, more than 250 students have participated in a Boeing manufacturing student development program.
These programs provide students with:
- Hands-on Training
- Mock Interviews
- Career Development Tools & Coaching
Aligned Boeing job roles:
- Mechanical Assembly
- Electrical Assembly
- Seal
Internship Details:
- Virtual for 2021 (Usually Onsite), July-August; 4 Weeks
- PAID
- Participants: 25
For more information, contact the Boeing Workforce Development Team at WorkDev@exchange.boeing.com
Boeing invites students from select Boeing-partnered high schools and community/technical colleges in Washington state to take part in manufacturing student development programs. Since 2015, more than 250 students have participated in a Boeing manufacturing student development program.
These programs provide students with:
- Job Shadowing
- Hands-on Training
- Career Development Tools & Coaching
Aligned Boeing job roles:
- Mechatronics, HVAC, Electrician, Machine Maintenance, Electronics Technician
- Mechanical Assembly; Electrical Assembly; Seal
Internship details:
- Onsite (All Puget Sound Locations)
- June-August; 8 Weeks
- PAID
- Participants: 17
For more information, contact the Boeing Workforce Development Team at WorkDev@exchange.boeing.com.
Be among the first to know when applications for the 2022-23 WAS program open in the Fall, by clicking the learn more button below.
Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel.
The online curriculum is a University of Washington college course focused on NASA’s space exploration program and Earth and Space Science topics.
If scholars successfully complete the online curriculum, they are invited to participate in multi-day summer experiences that provide them the opportunity to work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators.
**Fees may apply.**
For more information:
Coding for Medicine is an innovative organization dedicated to teach coding skills to young people (9th – 12th graders) based on real-life problems. Primary areas are biology and medicine, but also offer interesting modules like “Calculus Meets Coding” to teach calculus and coding together and “Catching Pokemon with Coding” to teach coding to the middle-school students. Please view the modules below.
**Fees apply**
Private Pilot Ground School (PPGS) is a unique course that provides the opportunity for rising 9th – 12th-grade students to explore the world of aviation while creating a base of aeronautical knowledge that pilots need to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private pilot exam.
Who: 9th – 12th-grade students
When: Monday, June 27th, 2022 – Friday, July 15th, 2022 (No class Monday, July 4) from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Benefit: earn 0.5 high school elective credit, student cannot miss more than two days of class
Fee: FREE
Boeing invites students from select Boeing-partnered high schools and community/technical colleges in Washington state to take part in manufacturing student development programs. Since 2015, more than 250 students have participated in a Boeing manufacturing student development program.
These programs provide students with:
- Hands-on Training
- Job Shadowing
- Career Development Coaching
- A Significant Head Start in pursuing their next step!
Internship details:
- Virtual April- May; 7 Weeks
- UNPAID
- Participants: 11
For more information, contact the Boeing Workforce Development Team at WorkDev@exchange.boeing.com
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022