Postsecondary Pathways
Empower your students to explore their future beyond high school. Here, you’ll find a diverse range of internships, career training programs, and events designed to help New York City students discover and transition into exciting post-high school pathways.
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We source these opportunities from our network of trusted New Visions partners. Students are welcome to note their connection to a New Visions school or learning about the opportunity here. Please note: New Visions affiliation does not guarantee an interview or placement.
Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help youth mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local businesses and organizations initiate an Explorer post by matching their professionals and program resources to the interests of the youth in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow and develop. Students can sign up for events directly. Topic areas and dates are below:
Explore a diverse range of confirmed internships and employment programs for your students. These opportunities are collected from various community newsletters, job boards, and company websites. Direct all inquiries about specific programs to the contact person listed.
The TAP program meets in-person at least once a week every Monday from 4:15pm-6:15pm and brings together teens from all over the NYC area to discuss civil liberties issues, such as students’ rights, confidential health care rights for minors, racial justice, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, freedom of speech – and more. TAP members get hands-on training in peer education and community organizing. The program offers students the opportunity to learn about civil rights issues affecting their communities, develop youth-led advocacy campaigns, and work with professionals on civil liberties issues. TAP members can receive up to $600 in stipend money or community service hours.
The Sadie Nash Leadership Project offers multiple advocacy and leadership programs for young women and gender-expansive youth. Click the links below to review the programs and eligibility requirements.
Nash U- October 15, 2025
A college and career readiness workshop series open to all Nashers and alumni. Participants gain confidence navigating their post-secondary plans––whether that’s college, a career training program, or the workforce. With 16 workshops on topics ranging from financial aid and applying to college to interviewing and networking, Nash U supports each participant in developing the tools they need to thrive on their own unique journey and prepares them to lead with purpose in their communities and beyond. Eligibility: Must identify as a woman or gender-expansive person of color and be 14 years and older. This program is open to Alumni.
Siblinghood Academy- Deadline Oct 17, 2025
An afterschool year-long program where young people are encouraged to explore their leadership skills and abilities through SNLP-style classes. Each class is designed to have Nashers think about identity, womanism, important social concepts, building healthy relationships, and more, in creative ways.
Eligibility: Must identify as a young woman or gender-expansive young person in 9th – 12th grades who lives in New York City or Newark and can attend in-person programming once a week.
Leadership Scholars- Deadline Oct 17, 2025
A year-long program designed to help young people explore who they want to be and what they want to do after high school, by developing leadership skills core to post-secondary success. Nashers learn about different leadership styles, build confidence, resilience, and creative problem-solving skills, and apply them through facilitation, public speaking, and college and career exploration.
Eligibility: Must identify as a young woman or gender-expansive young person in 10th or 11th grade who lives in New York City or Newark and can attend in-person programming once a week.
Teen Council is a job development program for NYC teens interested in audiovisual and media arts who want a behind-the-scenes look at how a media museum works. As part of the Teen Digital Media Innovators program, Teen Council members curate and program public events for youth, including film festivals, media workshops, and other activities. This paid opportunity includes mentorship from museum media educators, filmmakers, actors, and museum programmers. MoMI’s Teen Council was established as a workforce development initiative for youth, increasing the presence of teen voices in the Museum’s programming and educational offerings.
The Brooklyn Museum has 3 paid internship opportunities for New York City High school students. Click the links below for the individual programs for eligibility and application requirements.
InterseXtions: Gender & Sexuality Internship- Deadline Oct 19, 2025
In this paid internship, New York City LGBTQ+ teens and allies explore gender and sexuality in art! You’ll also work together to organize Museum programming for other queer and trans youth. No recommendation required.
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.
New York Botanical Garden Explainers are high school students who have been accepted into a competitive internship program and work as volunteer educators in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Explainers learn about nature and plant science in order to become environmental educators for children and families by exploring the Garden. They commit to a minimum of 125 training and volunteer hours. The Onsite Internship takes place at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. This is a unique, 12-acre outdoor/indoor museum at The New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx, NY). In this innovative space children discover plant science through fun and engaging educational programs. Playful elements such as topiaries and mazes capture children’s imaginations and create an atmosphere of exploration and fun.
Discover a variety of enrichment events, programs, and contests students can participate in independently. Students can apply directly or attend these opportunities.
Disney Dreamer’s Academy is a 4-day, power-packed event in which 100 select high school students-ages 13 to 19-are inspired, motivated and prepared to dream big.
Disney Dreamers Get to Experience:
-Inspirational guest speakers with immersive presentations
-Career activities landing from animation, journalism and entrepreneurship to film/storytelling and STEM.
-Networking and interviewing opportunities
We’re currently seeking potential Dreamers with a winning combination of attributes -strong character, positive attitude and persistence to take advantage of opportunities.
The Narrative Lab is a free after-school program where NYC teens bring their stories to life on screen. Over four months, participants learn the craft of screenwriting, producing, cinematography, editing, and sound — then create their own original short films from start to finish.
Students are matched 1:1 with professional filmmaker-mentors who guide them through every stage of the process. The program culminates in a public premiere at the Reel Works Film Festival, where family, friends, and the film community celebrate the next generation of storytellers.