Port of Seattle‘s high school internship application opens May 4! Are you:

• 16 years old by the beginning of the summer internship
• Currently enrolled in high school or a GED program or recently graduated from high school (within 12 months)
• Authorized to work in the US

Here’s more information and preview the summer 2026 high school intern job postings and the Port’s application guide.
APPLY HERE starting May 4!
Questions? internships@portseattle.org.

Summer Youth Employment Program!

• Are you between 16-24 years old?
• Do you want a 6-8 week paid summer internship that matches your skills, career interests, and availability?
• Interested in earning $21.30 per hour to intern with City departments, participating non-profit
  organizations, and local businesses?
• Want to get training, one-on-one support and work experience?
  Apply for SYEP for Summer SYEP – Opens March 18 and deadline is May 4 at 5 p.m.

2026 King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a paid ($22/hr) for this six week summer internship open to rising 10th – 12th graders. 

• Hands-on ecological restoration practice  
• Environmental Justice learning workshops 
• Environmental career exploration 
• Community building with local BIPOC professionals and changemakers 
• Leadership development and empowerment    
• Connection with nature 

Monday-Thursday, July 7-August 13
APPLY HERE by April 27th

YMCA Summer Camp’s seasonal jobs begin your career with the Y. Help lead 10-15 youth in activities including group games, crafts, STEM projects, cooking projects and more.

Day Camp season runs June 22 through the end of August, (start dates vary by location) with training the week of 06/13-06/19. Counselors will start 6/1.

Apply for YMCA Summer Camps in nearby Lincoln Park in West Seattle!

Game On! Kids Camp – join their team!
Lead awesome games, sports, in a fun, fast-paced team that loves and work in West Seattle, Queen Anne, or Magnolia Camps, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

• 16 Years or Older
• ​Naturally energetic, responsible, enjoy children
• CPR and First Aid Certified? Major advantage – gets you a $100 bonus!

Apply for Game On! Kids Camp

Become a Barista with FareStart!
Get free virtual, weekly training on how to become a barista and work in customer service! Students ages 15 to 21 join a weekly online class from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks of job readiness, customer service, and self-empowerment training. You’ll receive:

• A laptop to participate which they can keep after graduation
• Skills to get jobs & references
• Free food worker card
• A small weekly stipend ($) for your continued participation
  Apply HERE!

TeenTix wants YOU!
Here’s fun and creative ways to earn volunteer service hours:

• Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color (M-TAC): allows teen artists of color to hone their artwork under the guidance of professional mentors in small groups.
• The New Guard: trains young people to become the next generation of arts leaders. A cohort of youth ages 13-19 works deeply with TeenTix and Arts Partners to give meaningful feedback.
• The TeenTix Newsroom: a group of writers, led by the Teen Editorial Staff, who write arts and culture reviews for the TeenTix blog.
• Teen Connectors: empowers teens to build arts-centered community in Seattle Center.
  Teen Tix: Apply by May 17!

Seattle King County’s Public Health Camp Interest form  is OPEN until June 1st
-Runs August 3-7
-Co-designed with young people
-Fosters opportunities and pathways for our next generation to consider careers in community & public health.
APPLY HERE! Due June 1st.

UW’s Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a 4-day program that inspires high school students to explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in hands-on activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice
Dates: Mon, July 13 – Th, July 16, 2026
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible
APPLY HERE – deadline April 30th.

Be a Recreation Aide for King County Parks!
Work closely with a Program Leader to supervise groups of children and teens in a variety of fun and engaging recreational activities. 
Section/Unit: Teen Program
Salary:$22.01 – $26.60 Hourly
Job Type:short-term temporary
Open: 4/24/2026
Closes: 5/17/2026
APPLY HERE!

Join Safe Future‘s paid Summer Internship Program.
July 6 – August 14th
at 6337 35th Ave SW, Seattle
-Build social skills
-Gain college/career readiness
-Enjoy outdoor excursions
-Get paid this summer!
APPLY HERE!
Questions? Denise Ezell denise@sfyc.net

Get hired as a Student Organizer for FEEST!
FEEST supports the leadership of low-income youth and youth of color to transform their daily lives inside our school systems. 
Applications are open NOW.
Don’t miss out!
APPLY HERE – seeking 9th/10th graders especially! Deadline is May 20th.
Questions? ammara@feestseattle.org

Youth at Work Internship
Are you between 15-18 years old and want a summer job?
Earn $21.51 and hour in the Youth at Work Internship this summer!
Gain practical work experience, receive guidance and support, stay busy and make new friends!
Apply for Youth at Work Internship ASAP

Join the Youth Advisory Council for next school year!
Members between ages of 13-22 meet virtually on Zoom 1–2 times a month to share feedback and ideas on
important adolescent health topics and collaborate on public health projects.
Apply for Youth Advisory Council by April 30.

Young Writer’s Workshop teaches creativity and communication skills to youth (ages 16 – 21). Youth write poems, essays, and short stories while building skills in revision, editing, and public speaking, all culminating in a public reading of published works in “The Boot.”
June 29 through August 13
Monday through Thursday
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The White Center HUB
10829 8th Ave SW.
Earn 1.0 high school credit too!
Apply for Youth Writer’s Workshop ASAP, only 20 spots!

Puget Sound Regional Council’s Summer Planning Academy (SPA) encourages high school students to think about how planning can impact their communities and help residents lead better lives. Interested in urban planning, transportation issues and government? Then this is for you!
Session dates include:
July 29, July 31, August 5, & August 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Optional) Graduation Session: August 11, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Apply for Puget Sound Regional Council’s Summer Planning Academy (SPA)by May 18.

Want to make a Video Resume and get hired?
Join this program over the summer on Thursday afternoons for 1.5 hours from July 9 – August 13 with Southwest Librarian Cheresse Thoeny
Interested? Email her at Cheresse.Thoeny@spl.org

Learn Arabic or Korean with OneWorld Now this summer from July 7 – 31 while building your leadership skills, experiencing new cultures, and making new friends from across Seattle!
The program includes language class, cultural activities, and leadership workshops.
Apply to OneWorld asap, full scholarships available!

Do you like computers and tech?
Get hired to do summer laptop maintenance and assist with physical clean up and reimaging of devices. Must be able to focus and do repetitive tech work.
July 7-July 30 – Mondays – Thursdays
Apply for Career Quest DOTS Tech internship!

Summer 2026 SPS Career Quest internship applications are now open! These 2-4 week classes offer students the chance to gain work experience or complete a career intensive while earning money (hourly pay, stipend check, and gift card).

Rolling applications accepted for unfilled internships.  Apply for all below.

Open Studio Summer Intensive
A free, week-long program (August 7 – 14) to take a deeper dive into the design process including group work, individualized feedback and field trips!
Apply for Open Studio Summer Intensive by May 1.

Open Studio Internship
For 4 weeks (July 27-August 21), tour construction sites, attend team meetings and work in a professional architecture environment, and build your portfolio!
Apply for Open Studio Internship by June 1.

Join Youth in Focus this summer for a variety of fun, creative camps. Whether you’re into digital or darkroom, we have something for you!
Each camp has a different focus from Darkroom, Animal & Nature, Street Photography, Fashion, Photojournalism, and much more!
Apply for Youth in Focus asap!

Pedalheads, a learn-to-ride bicycle day camp for ages 2-12, is currently hiring Bike Instructors to help run their 2025 spring break and summer programs. Gain skills in relationship-building, teaching, and leadership; and hours are also available as a service-learning option. Check out the Pedalheads website and then Apply for Pedalheads Spring Break Program and/or Apply for Pedalheads summer job.

Join Seattle Skills Center this summer!
Interested in earning .5 CTE credit this summer? Construction, Health Careers, Welding, Maritime and more will be offered at high schools throughout the city from July 7 – 30th.

Apply Now for Summer Skills Center*

*Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that prepares first generation and/or low-income students to enter and complete college is open now!

• Students must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose.
• 9th or 10th grader 
• Low income and/or first generation

Questions – Email ub@uw.edu
Apply for Upward Bound! Deadline March 11th

Get hired as a summer Pacific Science Center Camp Aide!  It is a part-time job at 5 different locations across Seattle. The Camp Aide will ensure smooth camp programming by providing support to classroom educators and camp location site leads as directed.
Apply to be a Science Center Camp Aide!

Join UW STEMsub Upward Bound!
Are you…

• a 10th grader?
• looking for a high-quality college prep program?
• interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or the Medical/Health Care field?
• a first generation student in your family to earn a 4-year college degree and/or come from a low-income family?
• a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident not already participating in another Upward Bound or TRIO Talent Search Program?

Questions – See Helen/Jonathan in 252A on Thursdays.
Apply for UW STEMsub Upward Bound!

Want to attend free hands-on workshops to learn medical skills, explore health sciences and interact with doctors?
UW’s Doctor for a Day program is amazing.

Calendar of workshops

Scholarship Search Engines

College Success Foundation Scholarships – Scholarships aimed at reducing financial barriers to college

Fastweb -Scholarship searches and applications

Scholly – A better way to find money for college

The Washboard – Focused on scholarships in the Pacific Northwest region

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – 700 scholarships given annually for STEM, Health Care & CTE

Looking for Scholarships?
Nita Han, our UW Dream Project intern, has compiled a useful list of open scholarships.
Check it out the list of scholarships! And go to 252A on Thursdays or Fridays to get help from Nita to apply! Thanks Nita!

**Also you can sign up for a StudentScholarships.org Weekly Scholarship newsletter HERE!

Chief Sealth’s PTSA is offering new scholarships to seniors to help with your future!

**NEW Pathways to Prosperity – $1,000 (open to all Sealth Seniors choosing Trades)

**NEW Dream Out Loud – $1,000 (open to all Sealth Seniors)

IDEAS Scholarship – $1,000 (open to all Sealth Seniors)

Stedman Mathis Scholarship – $1,000 (open to all Sealth Seniors)

Deadline April 30th!

Questions? chiefsealthptsa@gmail.com

Horatio Alger CTE scholarships award up to $2,500. Funds may be used for tuition, child care, transportation, equipment, supplies, or other costs.

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
• Plan to attend a community college or trade/vocational school
• Demonstrate financial need (household income of $100,000 or less)
• Be a United States citizen

Apply for the Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship by June 15th at noon.

View All Open Scholarships HERE
Featured Scholarships:
Science Saves Video Scholarship Contest, $10,000
Tell a story about how science has changed your life or someone else’s through your eyes, your voice, and your lens. Create a 20-30 second video: “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?”, Deadline: May 4, 2026

Peace Scholarship, $2500, is presented to someone who reminds us that true leadership is more than being the loudest of the group or the ability to control others. Leadership is work and concern for others. Deadline: May 1

The Annual Seattle Association of Educational Office
Professionals (SAEOP) Scholarship is open now! They will award three $500 scholarships to graduating senior students who wish to continue their education at a 2-year, 4-year college, or vocational
school. This scholarship is open to all and is not a need based scholarship.
Apply for SAEOP Scholarship – Deadline May 1.

Seattle Promise next steps are to complete your FAFSA or WASFA by April 30. Time is running out–is yours done?
Readiness Academy for Chief Sealth will be on Friday, May 29th as a field trip, drop by to get a permission slip!
Contact Kelly Gonzalez at kelly.gonzalez@seattlecolleges.edu, call/text her at 206-739-8530, visit her in 252A on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, or book a Seattle Promise appt.

$20 Gift Cards for FAFSA/WASFA done in April!
If you get your FAFSA or WASFA done between April 1 and April 24, come tell Alana Temple in 252A or Linda Filley Bentler in 252B or your Counselor in 225 about it and we’ll submit your name to win a $20 gift card!
Thanks WSAC for the support!

Earn worksite credit towards graduation at work!

Go see Ms. Filley Bentler and Ms. Meyer in 252B to fill out the forms to get started.

Program requirements:

• Must be 16 years or older
• need to have taken or be in a CTE class
• .25 credit for 90 hours
• .50 credit for 180 hours
• 1 credit for 360 hours

Questions?
Email lifilleybent@seattleschools.org in 252B