Fall 2024 Work-Based Learning Opportunities
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.
Open Stage Project (Girls and Non-Binary Students are eligible)
The ACT 2 Program is a FREE year-long, afterschool program for NYC high school girls, including cisgender and transgender girls, and non-binary students interested in learning about behind-the-scenes careers in theater, TV, and film. The program includes monthly skill-building workshops; field trips to professional scenic, costume, and lighting shops; networking with women working in TV, film, and Broadway; and one-on-one mentorship with industry professionals.
High school students in the ACT 2 Program learn about college and career pathways in the entertainment industry. They also gain valuable resources and connections that help them apply to other extracurricular programs and jobs in the entertainment industry. The ACT 2 Program prepares students to participate in our paid, summer fellowship program after they graduate high school, which allows fellows to work alongside industry professionals in the entertainment industry.
Applications for the 2024-2025 program are accepted throughout the summer and are due August 1, 2024. Students may apply here: https://tinyurl.com/2024OSPApplyAct2
America on Tech: Tech Flex Leaders (TFL) Program
The GET PAID TO LEARN! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! SEPTEMBER 2024 - JUNE 2025
Tech Flex Leaders (TFL) Program is an immersive out-of-school time program for juniors and seniors enrolled in a New York City high school. This program engages students interested in technology through:
- Weekly technical training sessions led by industry experts
- Intersectional professional development sessions
- Career days and mentorship opportunities with representatives from leading technology companies
- Paid summer internships and job opportunities through the AOT employer partner network
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for the 2024 - 2025 program must:
Be a rising junior or senior enrolled in a NYC public or public charter high school
Be interested in careers in computer science / technology
Be available for virtual sessions once a week, Monday-Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. during the 2024 - 2025 school year
Be available to attend in-person sessions three (3) times a semester