Free nonprofit program for high school students
Build connections.
Find opportunities.
Shape your future.
Open Seas Networking helps underrepresented high school students practice the networking skills, confidence, and professional communication that can lead to internships, research, mentorships, and future careers.
- 100% free
- Guest speakers
- Certificate of completion
Why this exists
Our mission
Open Seas Networking is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underrepresented high school students develop the networking skills, confidence, and professional relationships needed to discover opportunities that are often not taught in school.
Our mission is to empower students to create meaningful connections that can lead to internships, research opportunities, mentorships, leadership positions, and future careers.
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Upcoming sessions
Next cohort details are coming soon.
Join our contact list or check back here for the next Open Seas Networking session.
Contact Open Seas
01
Find the right people
Learn to identify professionals whose work connects to your interests.
02Start a strong conversation
Write a message that is respectful, clear, and worth answering.
03Build momentum
Use informational interviews, resume skills, and follow-up to keep moving forward.
Practical, not theoretical
What we do
We run practical, interactive online sessions where students learn how to identify professionals, write outreach messages, request informational interviews, build a strong resume, and turn conversations into real opportunities.
As Open Seas Networking grows, the program will expand through local events and nonprofit partnerships.
Learn from previous cohorts