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Career Exploration

“The workshop offered me insights into personal finance concepts that will empower smart financial choices as I chart a secure future.”

— Khadiza Islam, Career Exploration workshop participant

About the Career Exploration Program

Through networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and internships, Apex for Youth’s Career Exploration programming provides high school students and Apex alumni with opportunities to learn about diverse career pathways, identify their professional interests and strengths, and develop skills and knowledge that support them in this journey.

Apex’s Career Exploration Series

Throughout the school year, Apex for Youth hosts monthly workshops at different companies, businesses, and organizations throughout New York City. These workshops are open to all high school and college students and give participants the chance to explore different careers within a variety of industries. Past workshops have included:

Resume and interview preparation
Lessons in credit and personal finance
Opportunities to network with professionals with careers in finance, tech, higher education, healthcare and more.

Location: Varies (virtual and in-person, New York City)

Dates: One-day event, 2-hours

Summer Career Exploration Program - High School and College Internships

Apex’s Summer Career Exploration Program offers high school students (11th and 12th grade) and current college students immersive, paid internships during the summer so they can explore career pathways of interest. Volunteer supervisors work with youth to support their professional development. All interns are hired and paid through Apex for Youth.

Apex’s high school internships are made possible by the generous support of the J.T. Tai Foundation.

Location:

Virtual and in-person, New York City)

Dates:

College Internship Supervisor: 8-weeks, June-August
High School (current 11th and 12th graders): 6-weeks, July -August

Qualifications

Career Exploration Series
- Have an interest in collaborating with Apex staff to develop a meaningful workshop or career panel for 15-30 high school and college youth at your worksite
- Be able to recruit volunteers from your worksite with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who enjoy interacting with high school and college aged youth.
Summer Career Exploration Program Supervisors
- Provide youth-centered supervision and guidance for a high school OR college student through an early professional experience at your worksite either in person or virtually
- Exhibit patience, positivity, and resourcefulness when navigating challenges with your intern in a professional space
- Have the capacity to host a high school (current 11th and 12th grader) or college student at your company/business/organization for 6- or 8 weeks over the summer.

Responsibilities

Career Exploration Series
- Work with Apex to develop a meaningful opportunity for professional learning and exploration
- Manage worksite logistics including secure space and refreshments for the event and recruiting volunteers
- Summer Career Exploration Program Internships Supervisors
- Develop a meaningful internship experience for your summer intern that will allow them to learn about your industry and contribute to your workplace
- Create a supportive supervision plan for your intern and check in regularly with Apex staff on their progress
- Integrate your intern into your team and provide networking and learning opportunities with other members of your company/business/organization
- Coordinate any necessary logistics at your workplace to accommodate an intern, which can include permission and clearance to host an intern, workspace, access to necessary technology/software

Commitment

Commit to the participation requirements for your program of choice, see the schedule tab for more information.
Attend mandatory trainings
Event planning and event time
Complete mandatory check in calls with staff

Application

Career Exploration Series
- Please email collegeandcareer@apexforyouth.org for more information.
Summer Career Exploration Program Supervisors
- Please email collegeandcareer@apexforyouth.org for more information
- All supervisors will meet with staff for a virtual or in-person supervisor interview.
Summer Career Exploration Program Volunteer Intake and Interview Season: Winter 2024 for Summer Internships starting in 2024

Qualifications

Career Exploration Workshops:
- High school or college students in New York City
- Must be able to travel to events in NYC
Summer Career Exploration Program, JT Tai High School Interns
- Be a current 11th and 12th Grade student in New York City
- Must committee to 20+ hours a week for 6-weeks from July-August
Low income Asian American youth receive first priority for our programs

Commitment

20-hours of internship hours at worksite
Additional weekly career exploration and professional development workshops in July
Must attend training, check-ins throughout the summer, end of summer presentation

Application

Career Exploration Series:
- Submit a Student Application (link below) to get on the mailing list and receive information on upcoming events
- Students must register for specific events
Summer Career Exploration Program, JT Tai High School Interns
- Complete a Student Application (link below)
- Complete the SCEP Application (Open from December-January)
- Students will be interviewed by program staff
- *A completed application process does not guarantee a match*
- Low income Asian American youth receive first priority for our programs
Summer Career Exploration Program Intern Intake and Interview Season: Winter 2024

If youth are interested in participating in our Career Exploration program, submit your application below

Questions? Email us at: collegeandcareer@apexforyouth.org