NYC Public Service Corps and the NYC Summer Internship Program are city internship pathways for college students. https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/internship-and-fellowships.page LifeSci NYC Internship Program offers paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students in New York City’s life sciences sector. https://lifesci.nyc/internship New York State Student Intern Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at NY colleges and universities, plus NY residents studying elsewhere. https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/ NIH student programs include internship and scholarship pathways for college students and recent graduates interested in research. https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/

For high school students, SYEP is the strongest first stop because it is designed for teens and young adults and includes paid opportunities. https://www.nyc.gov/employment/programs/summer-youth-employment-program-syep For college students, city internships, LifeSci NYC, and state or federal research programs are strong options depending on your major and career goals. https://lifesci.nyc/internship If you want paid local openings right now, job boards in NYC show many student-friendly listings, including student worker, intern, and part-time roles. https://www.indeed.com/q-college-students-paid-summer-internships-l-new-york,-ny-jobs.html?vjk=b9dd2c0cafabf9dd

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the biggest local option; it serves NYC youth ages 14–24 and offers paid work experience plus career exploration. https://application.nycsyep.com/ City of New York internships for high school students include the Automotive High School Internship Program and the CTE Facilities Internship Program. https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/internship-and-fellowships.page Jobs for students in NYC also commonly include part-time roles such as crew member, tutor, assistant, retail, and food service work. https://www.indeed.com/q-high-school-student-l-new-york,-ny-jobs.html?vjk=0f9c9f331659590d

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The current market is shifting toward specialized seasonal roles. Use these to help clients bridge the gap between "summer work" and "resume building." AI Training & Data Annotation: (Remote/Virtual) The Role: Many tech firms are hiring college students and advanced high schoolers to "teach" LLMs by reviewing and correcting generated text or code. Rate: $25–$60/hr. STEM & Tech Camp Instruction The Role: Seasonal roles for local day camps (like YMCA or Great Valley programs) focusing on coding, gaming, and engineering. Rate: $17–$22/hr. Manufacturing & Logistics "Summer Help" The Role: Companies like East Penn Manufacturing are hiring for summer labor shifts. Rate: Starting $17.50/hr.