Career Ladder Programs
Get career-ready! Work-based learning programs that integrate real-world work experiences with classroom learning for students ages 14-24. Long-term and short-term learning opportunities are offered throughout the year. Programs follow the NYSED Work-Based Learning Framework, progressing through Career Awareness, Career Exploration, and Career Development stages.
Digital Agency

A career ladder program that mimics a real workplace and is designed for young people who learn differently. Participants work together to complete projects for real clients and are paid a stipend for their contributions.
Fall 2025 applications open September 2nd
Career Readiness Internship Summer Program (CRISP)

CRISP is a 6-week invite-only summer internship program for TKU’s advanced students. Interns work 4 days a week at external worksites matched to their skill set and interests while being supported by TKU staff.
This program is invite only and preference is given to students who have taken multiple TKU workshops and have been in programs such as CTI and TKU Digital Agency.
Creative Tech Internship (CTI)

CTI acts as a bridge between school experiences and workplace environments. Interns learn soft skills, and work on their social-emotional and transition skills. CTI meets weekly on Fridays to work on individual and collaborative tech-based projects. Interns are eligible to receive school credit.
Applications for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 are open!
Level Up Tech (LUT)

The Level Up Tech Package is a series of career-ready workshops designed to help students achieve their goals by giving them specific skills needed to start exploring employment in a particular aspect of a tech field.
Applications for Digital Entrepreneurs are open!
College Access Program (CAP)

Develop essential college preparation skills through guided discussions on topics such as college expectations, navigating new environments, understanding educational rights, and self-advocacy.
Upcoming Workshops
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Audio Production: Podcasting & Digital Music | Summer In-Person Workshop
In this weeklong workshop, students will explore the world of audio production, focusing on podcasting in the morning and digital music creation in the afternoon. They will learn recording and […]
Audio Production: Podcasting & Digital Music | Summer Virtual Workshop
In this weeklong workshop, tell compelling stories through the art of audio production with podcasting, sound design, and digital music creation. Students will develop recording and editing techniques, experiment with […]
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Game Design: Digital & Tabletop | Summer In-Person Workshop
In this weeklong workshop, students will explore game design by focusing on digital game creation in the morning and tabletop game development in the afternoon. They will learn core design […]
Game Design: Digital & Tabletop | Summer Virtual Workshop
Explore game design in this weeklong workshop by creating both digital and tabletop games. Students will learn core design principles, develop original concepts, and bring their ideas to life using […]
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Animation Studio: Digital & Stop Motion | Summer In-Person Workshop
Bring characters and stories to life in this animation workshop! Mornings will focus on digital animation, where students will learn keyframe techniques and motion graphics using digital tools. In the […]
Animation Studio: Digital & Stop Motion | Summer Virtual Workshop
Bring characters and stories to life in this weeklong animation workshop! Students will learn the fundamentals of both digital and stop-motion animation, experimenting with various tools to create their own […]