National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL) and SLAC, administered by ORISE
A six-week summer program where high-school students and recent graduates from the Denver and Bay areas explore scientific research, energy technologies and STEM careers with national-lab scientists.
Learn journalism with program guidance, interview people, write their stories and prepare pieces for participants, families and Bridge Ink. Eight places are described. Interviews may be virtual, but this track requires local in-person participation.
Wyoming DECA's 2027 state conference, where high-school members compete in business and marketing events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship); top finishers can qualify for DECA's International Career Development Conference.
A one-week, non-credit residential summer institute at Wake Forest University for high school students. Explore the world of biology through cutting-edge research.
Utah HOSA's 2027 state conference where high-school members compete in health science competitive events (health knowledge, clinical skills, emergency preparedness, leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the HOSA national conference.
A state summer program in Oklahoma: one week of employment training (BEST) followed by an up-to-four-week community internship (STEP) for youth aged 16–21 with disabilities.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (City of Colorado Springs)
A summer program at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum where teens help interpret and share the history of the Pikes Peak region through education, collections and marketing work.