TeenLinQ
Career Planning
Time to start looking for a job? Here are sites which will give you a leg up on the competition.
Links
Internships and Volunteering- New York Hall of Science High School Volunteer Program
Do you like science and like children? Volunteer at the New York Hall of Science and assist in the Preschool Discovery Place and Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus Activity Area. - Prospect Park Zoo Internships
The Prospect Park Zoo has internship opportunities for high school students who are interested in wildlife. If you are outgoing, friendly and dependable students who are passionate about animals and conservation, this internship might be for you. - Queens Zoo
The Queens Zoo, filled with wildlife from the American continents, and with a working farm is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park can give you a fun-filled summer experience. If you love animals and working with people, this wonderful people is for you. You'll meet new friends and gain knowledge of the natural world.
Miscellaneous- Apprentice Training
Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through both on-the-job training (practical, paid experience) and learning the related technical knowledge in a classroom. You must be 18 years old, or be 16 years old with parental approval. - The Career Interests Game
This site suggests what careers you might enjoy given your interests. It also provides you with information about the salaries of various career choics are, and how much education is needed.
Try These...- America's Career InfoNet
This site is maintained by the United States Department of Labor and provides teens and adults with information about jobs all over the country, what the educational requirements are for different jobs, and what the salary range is for those jobs. - Career Zone
New York State's official one stop information site for teen jobseekers and career explorers. - CareerConnections
An employment program to help people who have found it hard to find legitimate work because they have had problems with substance abuse or a criminal conviction sometime in their lives. - Henry Street Settlement
Located in the heart of the Lower East Side business district, Henry Street's newly opened Workforce Development Center offers a comprehensive range of job training, placement and retention services for adults, out-of-school youth and public assistance recipients. - How to find a Summer or Part Time Job
The first step you need to do is decide on the summer job you want or need -- in terms of the type of job, the location, the hours, the pay. The second step you need to do is complete a self-analysis. Let this site walk you through the steps to help you find a great job! - Intercert
Intercert teaches you the job skills and gets you the experience you need to work in Healthcare Administration or Customer Service/Telemarketing. - Quintessential Careers: Job and Career Resources for Teens
This is an amazing collection of websites and articles that will steer you in the right direction for jobs and careers. Check out the advice and tips, and there's even good stuff if you are 15 or younger! - Xincon
Xincon is a free computer training and job placement program that caters to out of school youth ages 19-21. They also offer GED preparation for eligible students.