Teen Empowerment - Health Connected

We believe in the power of youth voices. Our work is driven by the insights and perspectives of young people, who are the experts of the online world. We provide a platform and safe space for high school teens to express themselves and influence discussions on digital citizenship.

Teen Advisory Board:

Shaping Our Programs

The Youth Voices Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping our initiatives. Through monthly meetings (starting mid-October), teen members share valuable insights and trends from their online experiences and their perspectives on body image and relationships. The insightful contributions of our teen advisors inform our strategies for digital wellness and for healthy relationships.

COHORT SIZE: 15-20 advisors

WHO IS THIS FOR? Open to all teens at a high school level

STATUS: Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open! Click below to apply, or contact Omar at omar@health-connected.org for more information.

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Virtual Summer Internship

for High School Students (Applications Closed)

By diving into current online topics, conducting research, and presenting their findings, our high school interns contribute firsthand to our understanding of the ever-evolving online landscape, helping to ensure our programs remain relevant and impactful.

INTERNSHIP MEETINGS AND DATES:

Our internship sesssions will be virtual (on Zoom).

There are a total of 15 sessions. We meet 3 times a week for 5 weeks.

There are two groups:

The “Morning Shift” (meets from 9AM – 12PM PT), which is currently full.

The “Afternoon Shift” (meets from 1PM – 4PM PT), which is currently full.

Dates: July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and August 3, 4, and 5.

COHORT SIZE: 18 spots (about 9-10 for each group). Spots are limited!

BENEFITS: High school volunteer credit (50+ volunteer hours)

APPLICATIONS: Applications for the 2026 Summer Internship are now closed. Please reach out to Omar at omar@health-connected.org for more information.

“One of the most important things we can do during these times is educate ourselves and each other about the internet…