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Press Pass NYC: What It’s Like to Work at a College Student Newspaper Date: Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00-6:00PM Open to: High school journalists In the next installment of Press Pass NYC’s Jim Dwyer Reporting Workshops, get an inside look at life on a college newspaper staff. Hear from three current student reporters as they share what it’s really like to cover stories at the next level and what to expect from journalism beyond high school. National Museum of the American Latino: Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) Application Deadline: Friday, April 24 Open to: Rising 12th grade students, nationwide A leadership program for students interested in Latino arts, sciences, and humanities. Participants travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long seminar at the Smithsonian, where they are exposed to a wide array of academic disciplines promoting higher education, an exploration of Latino history and culture, and an understanding of civic and community engagement. After the seminar, students participate in a virtual community practicum in their local region. Press Pass NYC: Student Editor Bootcamp Application Deadline: Monday, April 27 Open to: Current 9th-11th grade NYCPS students working on school newspapers For one week in August, students learn strategies to enhance their school newspapers and attend trips to a variety of news organizations. Students receive a stipend and lunch. Girls Write Now: Collaboratory Journeys Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30 Open to: Ages 14-24, nationwide Each “journey” is a package of writing course content, mentorship, and community experiences. Journeys can be light-touch or intensive, short or long-term, asynchronous or in real time. Applications are also open for mentors ages 25+. Guggenheim Museum: Art Detectives Program Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30 Open to: NYC high school students currently in 10th or 11th grade For students interested in the arts and sciences, receive a $850 stipend while studying with a variety of museum conservators and scientists working in the fields of art conservation and cultural heritage science. Oyate Group: Beyond Rising Internship Program Application Deadline: Friday, May 1 Open to: Undocumented youth ages 16-20 Interns will work 30 hours per week in administrative offices at local colleges and universities, receive a weekly stipend of $500 via VISA gift cards, and participate in additional enrichment activities focused on workforce development, financial empowerment, and access to higher education. Wayfinder: Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge Application Deadline: Friday, May 1 Open to: 9th-12th grade students, nationwide Students can submit a 1-2 minute original video envisioning their generation’s positive impact on the future for the chance to win up to $2,500. Media Power Youth: Youth Advisory Board Application Deadline: Sunday, May 3 Open to: Rising 9th-12th graders, nationwide Inspire youth to use media in ways that build positive relationships and community well-being. Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC): Summer Bridge Internship Application Deadline: Friday, May 6 Open to: Rising 8th-12th graders + rising college freshmen 16 hours of paid (stipend based) leadership training, job readiness skills building, financial literacy, college and career workshops, service projects (in KHCC's food pantry and 4 community gardens), and an introduction to entrepreneurship with a focus on culminating 'Shark Tank' style projects. Participants are also offered group support, day trips (swimming, biking), and an overnight college trip to various campuses in New York state. Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10 Open to: K-12 students and young adults ages 18-24, global Submit a poem exploring poetry’s relationship with current events and the issues impacting our communities for the chance to win a cash prize and publication on the Pulitzer Center website. The Service Center (TSC): Summer Internship Application Deadline: Friday, May 15 Open to: Rising 9th-12th graders Interns will help organize Brooklyn-based volunteer service projects for kids, teens, and families. YouthBridge-NY: Fellowship Application Deadline: Friday, May 15 Open to: Rising 11th graders in NYC Participate in a one-year fellowship with high school juniors from across NYC who are passionate about building understanding, addressing bias, and taking action to improve their communities. New York Historical: Tech Scholars- Podcasting Application Deadline: Sunday, May 17 Open to: 9th-12th grade students in the NYC metro area For one week in July, collaborate with other teens to create a season of the New York Historical teen podcast, Through Fresh Eyes. Students will hone skills in history, storytelling, and technology as you research a topic; interview an expert; and write, record, and edit your own podcast episode. The Bell: Summer Youth Podcast Academy Application Deadline: Sunday, May 17 Open to: All NYC public high school students and recent graduates A three-week immersive summer workshop for students to create original podcast episodes and receive mentorship from industry professionals. Students receive a $500 stipend and daily lunch allowance. Info sessions are coming up on Wednesday, April 22 and Monday, May 4. Press Pass NYC: New York City High School Journalism Retreat Date: Monday, May 18 Open to: High school student journalists and advisors A day of collaborative learning hosted at the UFT Headquarters. Students and advisers will share ideas and learn from one another to be able to return to their schools with plans to grow and enhance their school newspapers. NPR: Student Podcast Challenge Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 Open to: Young storytellers in grades 4–12 Top entries will be broadcast nationally on NPR programs, with winning schools receiving an official trophy and certificate. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a new award category will also recognize stories that reflect on what it means to be an American today. Theatre Development Fund (TDF): Graduation Gift Open to: Graduating NYCPS students TDF offers free memberships to graduating seniors from NYC public and charter schools. This offer allows students to purchase steeply discounted tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows, with prices ranging from $11 to $62.50. Guggenheim Museum: Teen Circle Open to: NYC teens ages 13-18 Membership grants free access to the museum along with four guests as well as access to exclusive events, performances and other offers for you and your friends.
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