Internship Program Application

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Welcome to the Internship Program Application!

Please read everything carefully. If you have any questions about the Internship Program application, please email Kristen O’Donnell, Program Operations Manager, at kodonnell@futuresandoptions.org for help.

What is The Internship Program?

The Futures and Options Internship Program provides New York City high school students with critical work-readiness training and the opportunity to gain firsthand work experience as interns with a dynamic range of business partners. Futures and Options interns work in paid, mentored internships that best match their skills and interests.

Who is eligible to participate in The Internship Program?

Students must be enrolled in high school in New York City and be at least 16 years old; have a valid working card; and be eligible to lawfully work in the United States. If you are not able to work in the United States, please reach out to us to learn about alternative programming at kodonnell@futuresandoptions.org

The School Year Internship Program Details

The School Year Internship Program takes place after school, between September and June. During the school year, students work 5 to 10 hours per week. Most school year internships are a total of 75 - 100 hours.

School-Year interns are required to attend the following activities BEFORE they can start working:

2 Orientations
1 Financial Literacy Workshop

School-Year interns are also required to attend:

One Reflection and Future Planning Workshop that will be scheduled towards the end of your internship

In addition to the required workshops, School-Year interns must also complete a post-Internship survey at the end of the program.

School-Year interns will have the opportunity to attend 2 Career Exploration field trips, where they will learn about specific industries and network with professionals.

The Summer Internship Program Details

The Summer Internship Program takes place over 6 weeks in July and August. During the summer, students work between 20 to 30 hours per week. Most summer internships are a total of 120 - 150 hours.

Summer interns are required to attend 2 Orientations BEFORE they can start working.

Summer interns are also required to attend 6 Career Development Workshops that take place weekly in July and August. If you are not able to attend workshops, you cannot apply to The Internship Program.

Summer interns are also required to complete a post-Internship survey at the end of the program.

Where does The Internship Program take place?

Internship opportunities are in-person, hybrid, and remote. The number of virtual opportunities we have each season depends on the needs of our business partners and students.

Program workshops will be in-person at the Futures and Options office at 111 Broadway in Manhattan.

By checking this box I am agreeing to attend all required orientations and workshops as part of the Internship Program.*

I agree.

What are the expectations for students in The Internship Program?

1. Demonstrate Professionalism:

Attend all scheduled activities on-time including all work hours, meetings, interviews, and workshops
Respond promptly to internship supervisor and colleague communication - including responding to emails and texts, and answering/returning calls
Keep camera on when working virtually
Submit all timesheets on due date

2. Meet all Program Expectations

Meaningfully engage in all workshops, meetings, and interviews - including participating in activities and discussions
Work all scheduled internship hours
Respond promptly to all Futures and Options communication, including responding to emails and texts, and answering/returning calls
Submit the post-program survey upon completion of the program

3. Support Futures and Options’ Core Values

Set high expectations for yourself and others. Strive for excellence, and make a positive impact
Create an environment where all feel welcome. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion
Show utmost respect for yourself and others at all times
Demonstrate a high level of integrity both on a personal and professional level

What are Futures and Options Responsibilities to Interns?

The Futures and Options team will work to make sure that you are placed in a professional environment, where you are welcomed and will gain professional skills
We will do everything we can to match you to an internship that is in line with your interests and skills
Every intern will be matched with a Futures and Options Coordinator who will answer any questions you have, help you address any challenges that arise, and will support you throughout your internship experience
Our Business Engagement team will work with our internship sites to prepare them to work with you effectively
We will treat you with respect, listen to you, and give you tools to be successful in your internship!

What do I need to apply?

Complete the online application, including all essay questions
Upload your most recent transcript or report card
Upload your resume
Provide one reference from a teacher or other professional at school, or from a supervisor you have worked with at a job, volunteer work, extracurricular activity, or internship.
A working card if you are under the age of 18. If you already have a working card, you can upload it on the following page. If you do not have a working card and are under the age of 18, please review information below about how to get one. You must upload your working card before you can be interviewed for The Internship Program.

What can I expect after I submit my application?

After your application is reviewed, you will be notified about whether or not you will be moving forward to interview with a Futures and Options team member.
If you are selected to interview, it is important that you sign up for an interview slot as soon as possible after receiving the email invitation. Interview spots fill up quickly and we cannot guarantee that additional interview times will be added once they are full.
After your interview, you will be notified if you are accepted or not into The Internship Program. If you are accepted, you will be added to a pool of students who are eligible to be matched to an internship. You will be contacted if an internship placement matching your experience and interests becomes available. An internship placement is not guaranteed, because we have more eligible students than positions.
If you are matched to an internship, you will interview with the site supervisor. In some cases, applicants may interview at several internship sites before they are hired.

All applicants under 18 years of age, must submit a working card before they can schedule an interview

If you do not have your working card and are under 18, you should begin the process to obtain this document as soon as possible. Please read the steps below or visit the NYC DOE website.

Fill out the working card application with section 1 completed and signed by a parent. You will also need:
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of physical fitness completed by a NY State physician
Submit all materials to the designated person in your high school. You can also speak with a guidance counselor or a school administrator for further assistance on obtaining your working card.

We look forward to reviewing your application and helping you gain paid work experience!

This application is for the School-Year Internship Program

I have read all of the requirements and have collected the needed documentation to complete this form.*

I agree

Name*

First name Last name

What name do you prefer to be called?*

Home Street*

Apt Number*

Home Borough*

State*

ZIP code*

Confirm mailing address*

From time to time, Futures and Options may mail you program-related paperwork. Please confirm your mailing address.

Yes, this is my mailing address

No, I have another address for mailing

Mailing Address*

The best number to reach me at is:*

Home Phone #*

Cell Phone #*

This is my personal cell*

Yes

This is a family cell phone # which is shared, but I can receive calls and messages at this number*

Yes

The best times to reach me at are (Check all that apply):*

8am - 10am

10am - 3pm

3pm - 7pm

My personal email address*

This should not be a school email address

My school email address*

Emergency Contact Information

At least one of the emergency contacts must be a parent or guardian

Emergency Contact 1 Name*

Emergency Contact 1 Email*

Emergency Contact 1 Address*

Emergency Contact 1 Phone*

Relation 1*

Relation 1 Other*

Emergency Contact 2 Name*

Emergency Contact 2 Email*

Emergency Contact 2 Address*

Emergency Contact 2 Phone*

Relation 2*

Relation 2 Other*

High School information

Are you a High School Student?*

High School Name

Expected Year of High School Graduation*

Please enter a number from 2024 to 2030.

Are you a College Student?*

What college or university do you attend?*

Current Grade Level*

What is your GPA?*

Please enter a number from 0.00 to 5.99.

At what time of day do you get out of school?*

COVID Vaccination Status. Please check the box that applies to you.*

We expect that there will be in-person and virtual internship opportunities. Some in-person internship sites may require their interns to be vaccinated for COVID. Please provide information on your COVID vaccination status.

I am fully vaccinated.

I have received my first vaccination dose and will receive my second vaccination dose soon

I am not vaccinated.

Program Information

How did you hear about Futures and Options?*

Have you participated in a Futures and Options program before?*

If yes, which program did you participate in?*

Name of other program?*

If yes, when did you participate in the program?*

Please indicate if you are a participant in any of the following programs:*

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What career fields are you most interested in? (Select a maximum of 5)*

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Please select one of the following

What type of internship are you open to? Select all that apply.

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Essays

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Describe what you would like to learn from participating in an internship. (Please keep responses to 50-100 words.)*

2. Please write a short personal essay about your background, identity, interests, or talents that is meaningful to you.*

Please Upload Your Most Recent Transcript Here*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please Upload Your Resume Here (Must be in PDF or Word Doc Form)*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, Max. file size: 100 MB.

View a sample resume template here

Provide a Reference

Please provide this link to your reference contact so they can submit a reference on your behalf: https://www.tfaforms.com/4886989

Please Upload Your Working Card Here

Upload your Working Card if you have it now. If you do not have it, review the instructions on how to obtain a working card above. You must have your working card prior to interviewing with Futures and Options staff.

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By checking this box, I certify that I have read and agreed to the above mentioned internship participant requirements.*

I agree to the internship participant requirements

Externship Program

In addition to our Internship Program, we also offer an Externship Program that is designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to a range of career paths and provide opportunities for you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve those careers. You will be matched with companies in industries that you are interested in, meet with mentors, attend career-readiness trainings and workshops, learn from professional panels, participate in a group project, engage in networking events, and give a presentation on the last day of the program. The Externship program runs during mid-winter break, and during spring break. There may also be opportunities for Externship programs that take place after school.

If you are selected for the Externship Experience you will still be eligible for an internship.

I would like to be considered to participate in the Externship Experience, in addition to The Internship Program.

Personal information

Date of birth*

What are your pronouns?*

Other pronouns*

What is your gender?*

Other gender*

Self-Identified Race*

How do you racially identify?*

What is your ethnicity?*

Country of Birth*

Other country of birth*

Are you the first generation in your family to attend school in the United States?*

How many adults live in your household?*

Please enter a number from 1 to 20.

What is the approximate combined income of your parents/guardian?*

Does your household receive SNAP benefits (food stamps) or have received SNAP within the past 12 months? (Don't include WIC or any food banks)**

Yes

I don't know

Are you an NYCHA resident?*

Is English your first language?*

Yes

What is your primary language spoken at home?*

Do you speak a language other than English?*

How many languages do you speak?*

Language 1*

Language 2*

Language 3*

Proficiency level of language 1*

Proficiency level of language 2*

Proficiency level of language 3*

Skills

The following questions about skill levels in specific areas help us create programming and later will help us match each student to a suitable internship. The experience levels that you select does not impact your eligibility to be accepted to The Internship Program.

Please indicate your skill level for the questions below with 0 indicating no experience and 5 indicating a lot of experience.

Word*

Excel*

Powerpoint*

Google Suite*

Outlook*

Professional Communication Software (I.e Teams, Zoom, Slack)*

Graphic Design platforms (i.e. Canva, Adobe Express, Visme, etc.)*

Video editing platforms (i.e. Adobe Premier Pr, iMovie, Pinnacle,etc)*

Conducting online research*

If you are accepted to the internship program, but not matched to an internship this season, your application will be kept on file for future opportunities, including internships in upcoming seasons (summer or school year).

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