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SCI Network NYC STEM internships at cultural institutions
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Commissioner Cumbo highlights the SCI Network NYC, a consortium of 8 science-based members of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) that provides high-quality STEM internships to New York City youth. The program offers diverse experiences in science-related fields within cultural institutions.
- Nearly 1,100 interns gain experience annually in fields such as animal care, horticulture, science communication, teaching, and administration
- 84% of participants identify as people of color, 59% speak a language other than English at home, and 67% identify as female
- Interns earn a total of $2,400,000 in stipends and wages
- Many program graduates have gone on to full-time employment within the network
Laurie Cumbo
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The city's cultural institution groups have a particularly robust system of internships, fellowships, and other workforce development programs that utilize their world class institutions to give residents access to a diverse range of professional paths.
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One key example of this is the SCI Network NYC, a consortium of 8 science based members of the SIG who are committed to providing high quality STEM internships to the New York City youth.
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The network includes the Museum of Natural History, New York Hall of Science, Staten Island Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Queens Botanical Garden, Wave Hill, Wildlife Conservation Society, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Each year, this consortium hosts nearly 1100 interns who gained experience in the variety of fields, including animal care, horticulture, science communication, teaching, and administration.
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Make sure, young people, you sign up for this incredible opportunity.
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Network NYC, I'm a say it again so you can look it up.
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SCINetwork NYC is working to ensure that youth from all backgrounds can participate in science internships.
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We partner with local organizations, council members, and schools to recruit recruit youth and support them as they pursue the rich learning experiences at our institutions.
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This commitment is born out in the program's impressive data.
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Of the 1100 participants, 84% identify as people of color, 59% speak a language other than English at home, and 67% identify as female.
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We are breaking boundaries.
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Interns earn 2,400,000 in stipends and wages, and many of the program's graduates have gone on to full time employment within the network.
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This is an incredible program and the SIG's commitment to workforce development extends far beyond these exciting STEM programs.