The Harvard Ed Portal is deeply committed to supporting the learning and growth of local high school students through programming focused on academic, professional, and identity development. Students will dive into new and existing interests, build relationships with peers and mentors, and expand their horizons as they complete their high school careers and gain additional tools, knowledge, and experiences to inform their choices and decisions post-graduation.
Programs for High School Students
Career Pathways to Summer Jobs
The Harvard Ed Portal is offering two different Career Pathways Programs for high school students who attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and or live in Allston-Brighton during Spring Semester, 2022. High school students who participate in and complete these programs are guaranteed Summer 2022 jobs with Harvard University or their community partners.
The application deadline has passed.
Youth Programming Career Pathway
Love working with kids? Apply for the Youth Programming Career Pathway!
What: 4 weeks of free job training at the Harvard Ed Portal followed by a 6-week paid summer job working with kids at Harvard!
Who: Students who live or go to school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge Rindge & Latin School students
When: Tuesdays, April 5–26, 3:30pm–5:30pm
Where: Harvard Ed Portal
The application deadline has passed.
Computer Skills Career Pathway
Want to learn computer skills, get a laptop, and get paid this summer? Apply for the Computer Skills Career Pathway!
What: 4 weeks of free job training at the Harvard Ed Portal followed by a 6-week paid summer job at Harvard!
Who: Students who live or go to school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge Rindge & Latin School students
When: Thursdays, March 24–April 14, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Where: Harvard Ed Portal
The application deadline has passed.
Free Virtual Workshops
Arts & Self-Care
Whether you’re taking selfies and posting TikToks or drawing and doing yoga, art and self-care are just plain GOOD for you! Check out these workshops to learn how you can use art, music, and movement to take care of yourself – both today and in the future.
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Adulting 101
Learn how to manage (and grow) your money, write work emails, format spreadsheets – anything you’ll need to be an adult, we’ve gotchu! Come through and gain the skills you’ll need to be the best version of you.
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College & Career
From writing the college application essay to learning what ELSE is out there, check out these workshops to learn all about the different choices you can make as you think about where you're headed after high school.
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