Launching in January 2023, Common Sense Media's new Youth Advisory Council will convene a diverse group of young people passionate about improving the worlds of media and technology. This opportunity will offer high school students the chance to form a community with other high school students across the country, get real-world experience working with a nonprofit focused on improving the digital lives of youth, families, and educators, and participate in a wide variety of projects relevant to their interests. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2022.

The Big Apple College Fair takes place on October 2, 2022 and offers attendees the opportunity to speak with over 200 college admissions representatives from not only New York State, but from as far away as California, Canada, and England. This opportunity is free to attendees. In addition, the Big Apple offers a raffle for all high school seniors to enter. Ten lucky students drawn will get a $2500 scholarship.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program is offering an interactive webinar, Connecting Theory to SEL Practice: A Conversation to Understand How Practitioners Tailor Local SEL Initiatives and Interventions Webinar, on September 27, 2022 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. By engaging in a peer discussion about the connection between SEL theory and practice, attendees will share the role of theory in their work, learn about the challenges faced when determining how practitioners utilize SEL frameworks in their practice, and deepen their understanding of implementation strategies and measurement tools in the field. Registration is now open.

Teachable NYC's School-Aged Childcare Credential Course is an in-depth study of competency standards that reflect best practices in after-school programs. This course is designed for individuals currently employed in school age child care program and will explore competency standards demonstrating the ability to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Registration is now open.

The New York State Network for Youth Success is pleased to offer a training series on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) for afterschool and youth professionals. JEDI practices will create better outcomes for youth, sending them out into a world feeling seen, valued, and appreciated for who they are. Through this series, the Network’s trained professionals will help guide participants through the many facets of JEDI. Learn more about this series and register for a session.

Join Seachange Collective for an interactive three-part virtual workshop on grounded program design. It will take place on October 19, 2022, October 26, 2022, and November 2, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The workshop will introduce a six-step approach that helps participants develop and implement projects, programs, and initiatives based on community needs and justice – rather than assumed knowledge and charity. There is a cost associated with this offering. The deadline to register is October 14, 2022.

Child Mind Institute’s 12th Annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium will explore the impact of gender on brain development and mental health disorders with talks by pioneering neuroscientist Margaret McCarthy, PhD, and her proteges. The event will also feature an expert roundtable, moderated by National Institute of Mental Health's Kathleen Merikangas, PhD. This event will take place on October 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM and registration is now open.

Search for job opportunities in afterschool from organizations including Sunnyside Community Services, Trinity Church Wall Street, and After-School All-Stars on PASE's Job & Volunteer Listings.

New-York Historical Society's Student Historian Internship is open to high school students, entering grades 10, 11, or 12. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about careers in the museum, library, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their public speaking and leadership skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history. Sessions take place every Wednesday from October 19, 2022 – June 7, 2023. Apply by September 25, 2022.

DCTV Image Makers program provides free-of-charge afterschool programming in Media to NYC high schools and youth organizations. Students get hands-on experience with all aspects of filmmaking, from story development and writing to production, editing, and community engagement. Go to their website or email protv@dctvny.org for more information about program offerings.