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High-School Students: Start a Paid Career Path Before Graduation
CareerReady NYC connects participating students with work-based learning, internships and apprenticeship opportunities.
Who
Students enrolled in participating NYC schools/programs.
Where: NYC.
What to do
Start here: Ask the student's school counselor or CareerReady NYC contact about current paid pathway options.
Eligibility: Student age/school and program participation.
What you get
CareerReady NYC links high-school students to career-connected learning, paid work experiences and modern youth-apprenticeship pathways.
Benefit: Career exploration, work-based learning and selected paid internship/apprenticeship experiences.
Possible value: Early paid experience and a stronger path into postsecondary training or employment.
Good to know
Important: Not universally available at every school; placement capacity varies.
Availability: School-year and summer cycles.
Why people miss it: Opportunities are routed through schools and providers rather than open adult job boards.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026