Table of Contents

• CUNY2X Website

• Port Authority NJ NY Internship

• AI Ventures Accelerator

• CUNY Tech Prep

• CUNY PITCH FEST

• Workshops and Info Sessions

• Girls With Impact

• Basta

• Internship Opportunities

• Application Hours

Hello Everyone,

Thank you all for reading our newsletter. We hope you enjoyed it and CUNY2X will be back in the new year to bring you more workshops, internship opportunities and events. Happy Holidays!

CUNY2X Website

If your looking for more events please check out our website

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 2026 Summer Internship Program

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is a dynamic organization that plays a pivotal role in shaping our region's transportation infrastructure.  PANYNJ oversees major airports, seaports, bridges, tunnels, and transportation hubs, contributing significantly to the economic vitality of the New York metropolitan area. Offering a diverse range of opportunities for student internships, the Port Authority provides a unique platform to kickstart a career in fields such as engineering, finance, operations, and more. This is a chance to contribute to work that shapes the future of the NY/NJ region. 

• Program Dates: Thursday, May 28 – Friday, August 21, 2026.  Five days/week at 7.25 hours/day. Some roles may offer hybrid scheduling. 

• Compensation: Hourly wages are $18.07 to $30.31, depending on the department. 

• Departments: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, Operations, Data Analytics, Technology, Project Management, Planning, Customer Experience, Security, and more. 

• Eligibility: 
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of internship (cannot graduate before or during Summer 2026). 
  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is accepted for eligible international students. 

• How to Apply: All internship applications are posted on the Port Authority Careers site. Positions will also appear on Handshake for participating schools. Students may apply to multiple roles. Students should keep an eye on the Careers site for additional openings (newer openings will appear toward the top on the first page).   

• Application Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026 

AI Ventures Accelerator

The AI Ventures Accelerator is a completely free, 12-week program (January-March 2026) that helps teams of young women ages 19-24 turn their ideas into investor-ready AI ventures. The top 10 teams will win $10,000 in equity-free seed funding.

What makes this unique:

• No coding or AI experience required - but teams who bring this will have an advantage

• Completely free—no hidden fees

• Expert mentorship from industry leaders

• Real funding opportunities ($100,000 total for top teams)

• Flexible 10-15 hours/week commitment

We're currently accepting applications from young women in the US, India, Mexico, and Nigeria, with a deadline of December 31, 2025.

Learn more: https://www.technovation.org/ai-ventures-accelerator/

CUNY Tech Prep

This year, we're opening the application earlier (Dec 2025) so you can get yours in before finals! However, we will be reviewing applications starting in the early Spring which is when we move applicants along our process on a rolling basis, but generally: *** the sooner you apply, the sooner you may have a chance to interview with us!***

You will hear from us by at least March 2026, (if not sooner).

Apply Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAK0ngWRdXNgVFIkAp2XrqCgRHcS1eGh5Xh7JlqkWsQ39uaQ/viewform

CUNY PITCH FEST

What is PitchFest?

PitchFest is a brand new CUNY event where selected CUNY students get to present programming projects they have created for classes, hackathons, or personal use to New York Tech Industry professionals to receive vital feedback while building your network.

Location: CUNY Central - 217 East 42nd Street

Questions?

Send any questions to [email protected]

Register Here:

To register, fill out this form by 1/8/2026: https://forms.gle/ZzbRKYAd3NkZzZhv8

And submit your video link by 1/8/2026.

Upcoming Workshops

Elevating Your LinkedIn

Join GWI for a free, live LinkedIn workshop designed to help you build your professional brand and stand out online. In this interactive session, you’ll learn what makes an effective LinkedIn post, create your own update, practice connecting with aspirational professionals, and make a warm connection with an industry volunteer. Perfect for students looking to build confidence, visibility, and momentum in their career. Space is limited — RSVP early to secure your spot.

Sign Up Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevating-your-linkedin-cuny-x-girls-with-impact-workshop-tickets-1974982090598?aff=oddtdtcreator

 New York City Economic Development Corporation – Internship Information Sessions 

NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. Their mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs – and they’re dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable urban economy. 

The Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week experience and an opportunity for students and emerging professionals to explore a career in public service. Hourly rates vary from $20-25/hour. Summer interns work on exciting projects in one of NYCEDC’s many dynamic departments. They also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program. 

Learn more about the internship program and the 20+ open roles at the following informational sessions. Use the links to register! 

• Information Session #1: December 10, 2025, 11-11:45 am EST 

• Information Session #2: December 18, 2025, 4-4:45 pm EST 

CUNY2x Career Foundations Hub

If you haven’t joined any of our career foundations workshops this far we have compiled everything for students here:

Upskill Opportunities

Girls with Impact

FREE Career Accelerator for Young Women 2026 Starts Here.

Build skills that shape your future. The new year is the perfect time to level up your confidence, leadership, and career readiness. Girls With Impact’s Career Accelerator Series is a free, live-online experience for young women (ages 18–24) to build the real-world skills and confidence they need to not just land a job—but lead in it.

In just 4 weeks, students go from “I think I can” to “I know I will.” Whether you’re learning to manage your time, build your brand, or lead a team, this two-part program gives you practical tools for career growth—plus a digital micro-credential to showcase on LinkedIn and resumes.

 📅 Winter sessions start January 12 & February 9 🎓 Use code CUNYTECH to register for free 🔗 https://www.girlswithimpact.org/career-accelerator 

Basta

Join Basta Discovery

Benefits of the Program

🍁 Personalized Career Report (Seekr) – Learn your career strengths & areas for growth.
🎓 11 Career Readiness Workshops – Build job-ready skills in resumes, interviewing, networking & more.
💼 Exclusive Paid Internships – After attending 1 session, access roles from employers like Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank, Monday.com, and more.
🤝 Employer Events – Join exclusive sessions after attending 3 workshops.

Access Discovery and all the above for the entire academic year in just 3 easy steps:

1. Click here to create your account 

   • Select CUNY 2X Tech  when asked which organization/ program invited you to Discovery

2. Complete the Seekr career survey (to reflect on and provide insights on your strengths + skills)

3. RSVP for 1-3± sessions (1 min)

   • Attend 1 Discovery session = access Discovery’s paid jobs board with 100+ paid internships and jobs (updated weekly)!

   • Attend 3 Discovery sessions = access to industry events with hiring managers throughout the academic year!

👉 Complete the steps above and attend at least 1 Discovery session:  create your account today! 

Internship Opportunities

🚀 Dream of breaking into venture capital?

We’re on a mission to cultivate the next generation of bold, innovative leaders

This program offers:

• A 1-week intensive VC bootcamp to get you VC internship-ready

• A 9-week paid summer internship at a leading NYC VC firm

• $20/hr up to 40h/week for the duration of program

• Access to top VCs and a network of smart, ambitious peers

• Mentorship from experienced investors & startup ecosystem leaders

Eligibility Criteria:

Curiosity, hunger, intelligence, and a passion for learning about VCs and startups

You must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a college in NYC

At the time of applying, you must have a 3.25 overall GPA or greater

No prior VC experience or coursework required

Application Parties

Need help with applying to jobs please come to our application parties where CUNY2X will help you apply to jobs.

That’s it for this week.