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The Bronx Institute at Lehman College • Bronx GEAR UP Network
www.TheBronxInstitute.org
Internships and Residential Programs
The Bronx GEAR UP Network (BGUN) provides students with engaging learning opportunities outside of the classroom, such as internships and academic residential programs. These programs are selective and require a serious commitment from participants.
If you’re interested in applying, be sure to contact Janill Marquez at janill.marquez@lehman.cuny.edu and your school’s Academic College Readiness Coach (ACRC) for more information.
Internships
The New York Botanical Garden and The Bronx Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Society,
two longstanding partners of The Bronx GEAR UP Network, provide exciting and competitive internships to BGUN students. In order to be considered for these internships, students must attend workshops that are held during the school year (see page 5 for more info).
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New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden will provide hands-on workshops in plant sciences and the Garden’s operations, exposing students to the range of careers that can be found in a botanical garden setting. Through this internships, students will learn about three key components of the Garden’s mission: plant research and conservation, horticulture (the growing of plants for various uses), and education. Participating students will receive a $400 stipend. The internships will take place Tuesday to Thursday, from 9:30am to 2:50pm.
Bronx Zoo Wildlife
Conservation Society
Up to ten students who participated in the Wildlife Conservation Society workshops will be selected by interview to join The Bronx Zoo’s Discovery Guide internship program. Those who participate will have access to a wide range of benefits, including mentorship opportunities, the opportunity to speak with Wildlife Conservation Society experts in scientific fields, and career resources. The internship will include four days of training and nine days of practical experience. It will take place on Mondays from July 6 to August 31. Students and parents also participate in a Spooktacular Night at the Bronx Zoo at Halloween to learn about nocturnal animals and their abitats.
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