Internships/Mentorship/Trade Programs
Fullerton College Biotechnology - Summer Programs
Fullerton College’s Biotechnology Program is excited to offer several opportunities for high school students!
🔬 Free Forensic Science Summer Camp (June 1–4, 2026)
Students can dive into the world of forensic science through hands-on lab activities and real world problem-solving—all at no cost. Flyer HERE!
Dual Enrollment: Introduction to Biotechnology (Lecture + Lab)
High school students can earn college credit while learning in a fully equipped biotechnology lab. This course builds valuable, in-demand skills used in universities, research labs, and biotech companies. Flyer HERE!
🎓 Start Working Toward a Laboratory Assistant Certificate
By enrolling in our summer dual-credit biotechnology course, students can begin their pathway toward earning a Laboratory Assistant Certification, opening doors to future academic and career opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming students who are curious, motivated, and ready to explore the world of biotech!
Here’s a closer look at what your student can experience at UC Irvine’s ICS Summer Academy this July.
Program Highlights:
- Dates: July 6 - July 31, 2026 (Mon-Fri, 9AM - 3:30PM)
- College-level instruction from UC Irvine faculty, supported by graduate and undergraduate mentors
- Hands-on labs and teamwork focused on real-world challenges
- Capstone projects culminating in presentations to peers and instructors
- Experience the UC Irvine campus and student community
Available Tracks Include:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity & Cryptography
- Data Analytics
- Game Development & Design
- Intelligent Robotics
- Software Engineering
Each track offers an immersive environment that builds not just technical knowledge but also communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, which are key to foundations for college readiness and future career success.
Spaces are limited. We encourage students to apply now! Applications are open until April 12th. More details can be found on the ICS Summer Academy website.
UCI Summer Healthcare Experience
The UC Irvine Summer Healthcare Experience Program will be held in-person July 27 to July 31, 2026. We invite students, ages 16 to 18, who will be entering their junior or senior year of high school to apply. Explore Healthcare Careers: For high school students considering a career in healthcare, the Summer Healthcare Experience Program provides firsthand exposure to many opportunities.
Participants will:
- Learn from panels of physicians, nurses, research scientists, administrators and other healthcare professionals.
- Get in the action: Learn from role models and mentors while expanding networking opportunities.
- Prepare for real life interviews through mock interviews.
- Plan, research and present a group health awareness project with guidance from faculty and medical student mentors.
- Participate in hands-on activities: shadowing, ultrasound workshop, and working on simulators.
- Participants will receive a program certificate of completion and reference letter for college applications when they finish the program.
Application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026. Up to 30 students will be selected to participate in the program.
Tuition is $1550. Family members of UCI staff and faculty may apply for a 10% discount. 10 full scholarships are available based on financial need and merit.
For more information and to access the online application, visit the Summer Healthcare Experience website.
For questions, please email program coordinator Rachel Do at [email protected].
Spring 2026 Virtual STEM Immersion Programs
In our Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP) high school students hear from health professional speakers as they learn about the academic, research and professional care settings of the health sciences field. In our Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP), students explore the changing world of technology as we hear from tech professionals and explore fields such as web development, software and user design. In our Engineering Immersion Program (E-IP) we explore subjects such as chemical, civil and computer engineering.
The application deadline for all programs is Saturday, February 28. All class years can apply, and all programs are free for students who meet the family income qualification for the Free and Reduced lunch program. Attached to this email is an informational flyer and a social media post. Students can learn more about the programs' curriculum and apply at impactinternships.org. If possible, we hope that you can share this information with your students.
UCLA - Summer Arts Program!
UCLA Arts Summer Programs offer five distinct high school summer institutes where motivated students can earn college credit, build their portfolios, and advance their abilities in an area of study at a world-renowned university.
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Why Recommend UCLA Arts Summer Programs?
- Strengthen college applications
- Portfolio development with UCLA-quality work
- College credit from a leading research university
- Enriching experiences with like-minded peers
- Learn from award-winning faculty and emerging artists, designers, and scholars who are pushing the boundaries of their fields.
Our five summer institutes offer transformative experiences in architecture, studio arts, game and graphic design, AI, and emerging technologies, some of which your students won’t find elsewhere:
- Summer Art Institute: Learn drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture, from the nation's #1 ranked graduate fine arts program
- AI & Art Summer Institute: Only program of its kind exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and art
- Design Media Arts Summer Institute: Explore design across 2D and 3D worldbuilding, motion design, and interactive media
- Game Lab Summer Institute: Learn game design as an artistic practice
- TeenArch Summer Institute: Experience a college level architectural studio
COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science
UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth!
This year, the UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth is opening a new door for high school founders who have already hit ‘launch’.
We are looking for teams or solo founders with validated traction. The program is a great fit for ideas that have a growing user base, consistent sales, or a functional prototype. If your students are looking for the professional mentorship, hacker labs, and funding to level up, we invite them to join us from June 14 to June 28, on the UC Berkeley campus for two weeks of high-impact growth.
Why B-BAY Bootcamp?
- Labs over Lectures: Shift from theory to execution, participating in action-oriented workshops under industry builders who are experts in their fields
- Founder-to-Founder Mentorship: Grow with seasoned entrepreneurs to dismantle bottlenecks and develop new solutions for your business
- Scale-Up Showcase: Validate your progress in an intensive final showcase, presenting your growth and pitching your expansion strategy to entrepreneurs and VCs
Applications for this intensive new track are now live. We look forward to welcoming students from El Dorado High School at B-BAY's inaugural Summer Bootcamp!
Want to learn more? Register today to join us for an informational session on Tuesday, January 20th at 5PM PST!
Deadline: February 8, 2026 | 8:59 PM PST
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Girls Who Code Summer Program
Students, parents, and educators are invited to Girls Who Code’s live Pathways webinar on February 4th, 2026! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our free, virtual Pathways summer program for high school girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th graders and graduating seniors. Register here to join!
Medical Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship
(MIRE) Program
To register, click here and complete the Google Form.
See your counselor if you have any questions.
To register, click here and complete the Google Form. See your counselor if you have any questions.
OCSD Crime Scene Investigations Explorer Program!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County Program
