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Fall 2025 Work-Based Learning Opportunities

This year's Work-Based Learning theme is Re-Make!
We'll be doing projects to update our halls, neighborhood, website, and social media presence. Stay tuned!
 
 
 
 
 
Maker Work-Based Learning Opportunities
 
The programs in the section below are run through Maker in collaboration with our partners and will be updated weekly.
 
Please reach out to [email protected] with questions about any Maker programs.
 
 
iHope Assistive Tech Internship
 

The International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) is a highly specialized private school focused on educating students, ages 5-21, with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple disabilities.

Maker interns will support iHope by creating tech devices and toys that students who use mobility aids can use.

Students will go to iHope on Wednedays from 2:00 - 4:30 weekly starting on November 19th

MANDATORY TRAINING ON WEDNESDAY 11/12 from 2-4 at Maker.

 

Stipend: $500 

Apply by emailing [email protected] with 2 sentences about why you want to participate in this program.

 

 

 
 
Industry Scholars Program

CPP Fall ‘25 Application
The Fall applications will go live on September 30th for students in CPP. Students should focus on the following as they wait to apply in CPP:
ISP Program Offerings
Internship
Workplace Challenge (WPC)
A hands-on work-based learning opportunity that takes place at the worksite of a matched company after school.
 
Students MUST be i9 verified to participate. Those interested, should working to collect their documents.
 
Working papers are needed before scheduled i9 sessions, no exceptions!
 
Student Pay: Bi-weekly at the rate of $16.5/hr
A collaborative work-based learning opportunity for students to explore, research, and propose a solution to a current industry problem with the help of a mentor from the industry.
 
I9 verification is not required for students who want to participate.
 
 
 
 
 
Student Pay: One-time stipend of $575
 
Other Opportunities
 
The programs below are not run by Maker but are free or paid opportunities throughout NYC.

 Maps @ MIXI

We are pleased to announce the brand new Maps @ MIXI critical cartography club. The club is a fun, informal place to talk about and make maps, share your work, check out interesting parts of NYC on club outings, and learn new geospatial skills.

During our weekly meetings we will participate in informal workshops, work on your own and collaborative projects, hear from guest speakers, share resources, and head off site to explore the city, gather data, and test our maps.

We will also have snacks.

About the Club

  • make digital maps that tell NYC stories
  • meet with professional map makers and researchers
  • learn new GIS, computing, design, and data science skills

Join Us

  • open to everyone—no experience necessary
  • weekly meetings on Thursday, 5-6:30pm, starting September 11
  • it’s free! (no fees or dues)
  • meet At Adelphi’s MIXI lab @ the St. Francis College campus in Brooklyn (179 Livingston St, 7th Floor)
  • fill out the interest form for more info and to stay in touch https://forms.gle/MscaMdZUkd4Tx26J7

Questions (not yet frequently asked)

  • Do I have to come to all meetings? No! Come when you can. Drop in for a single meeting or come every week.
  • Can I bring a friend? Please do, but we have to add their name to the list for the front desk. Send us an email or have them sign up.
  • I’m not a student, but I like maps. Can I come? Our priority is for students, but we want to be open to the larger community. Send us an email ([email protected])
  • Do I need my laptop? No, but you might want it. We can help you get it set up for GIS work at home.
  • What software will we use? That depends on what the club wants to do. Our focus is FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and we use Python (Pandas, GeoPandas, Pygris, etc), QGIS, and OSM in a lot of our work. We are also meeting in our maker lab, so we will have the chance to design and build some GIS hardware, too, if we need it.
  • I’m in high school and this sounds great…can I come? Probably, but please have a teacher or staff from your school send us an email.
  • Will I have to pay for field trips? No, we will cover the costs for student members.
  • Can I come late or leave early? Yes, it’s not class.
 
 
 
 
 
ACE Mentoring
ACE GNY is a free after-school mentorship program that
introduces high school students to careers in architecture,
engineering, and construction management.
Students are organized on teams set up to emulate actual
design teams. Mentors on teams are industry
professionals that guide the students through a mock
design project while introducing them to the careers,
industry vocabulary, and various roles professionals' play in
the industry. Teams meet late October through May,
with some teams starting in January. Team meetings are
at a professional office or university throughout NYC,
Long Island, and Westchester.
Students learn about core principles of the industry,
use design software, gain communication and
technical skills, and go on construction site tours! ACE
GNY also shares resources on applying to college,
scholarship applications, internships, and more.
ACE GNY is designed for everyone - students with and
without prior knowledge of the design and construction
industry.
 
 
The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) PACT Activist
PACT Activist  is an after school program for all high school teen girls (cis and trans) and gender expansive youth. PACT Activist offers youth the opportunity to gain skills on safety practices through empowerment self defense, social justice education, and community care practices. This program is an incentive opportunity. Incentive ranges between ($100-$150 Visa Gift Card) upon completion of the program. 
We meet once a week in person, on Thursdays from 4-6pm
Location: YWCA - Downtown Brooklyn , NY 11217 
Date: Thursday October 23rd, 2025
 
Reading Partners Volunteer Program
Are you excited to help students become confident readers and lifelong learners? Join us at Reading Partners! We hold tutoring sessions from Monday through Thursday during school hours, from 8 am to 4 pm. Please note, we do not offer tutoring on Fridays or weekends. After you submit the form, a team member will reach out to guide you on how to get started.
 
Volunteer requirements
Age: You must be 14 years or older.
Time & location: Commit to a little over one hour per week (tutoring generally takes place 8 am-4:30 pm, Mon-Thurs) and reside in the United States.
Training: Complete required tutor orientation.
Technology: Online tutors must have access to a computer and reliable wifi.
Screening: Pass a background check and any additional required screening.
Terms and conditions: Agree to the terms of our tutor code of conduct.

MET Museum Internship

The Met High School Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students who are in grades 10 and 11 or are obtaining their High School Equivalency and who, on the application deadline date, attend a high school or home school in New York City. This program allows students to connect with art, museums, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills, network, and gain work experience.

This spring semester internship is not limited to young people who have a passion for art! The Met’s High School Internship Program allows you to connect one-on-one and in small cohorts with museum professionals in a number of related fields, including curatorial, social media, education, imaging, design, and more. During your time at The Met, you will have the chance to find where your interests intersect as you gain insights from peers and professionals.

Upon completion of the program, High School Interns receive a $1,100 stipend, commensurate with New York State minimum wage law.

Click here to learn more and apply