Special Opportunities

This program is designed for NYC high school students interested in learning more about, construction, sustainability, design, engineering, and or/architecture - all of which are career fields at the Department of Buildings (DOB).

The goal of the YEA! Program is for each student to successfully launch their own business upon the program’s completion.

ACE GNY is a free after-school year long mentorship program for high school students to learn about careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites students to register for the Architecture Career Discovery Program, which will be held Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 22, 2022. This two-week class, taught entirely online, is designed to expose students to the experience of enrolling in a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall, who are interested in future careers in architecture or design related fields and have a curiosity about the world, are encouraged to apply.  NOTE: There are tuition fees.