NYC Ladders for Leaders Youth Program

NYC Ladders for Leaders

New York
Nov 14 2016 12:00am - Feb 17 2017 11:59pm
Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New York City.

To be eligible for Ladders, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a high school or college student between the ages of 16-22
- Have a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00
- Be a permanent resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City
- Must have prior work experience, either paid or volunteer
- Be legally allowed to work in New York City

DYCD does not require a fee for applying to Ladders for Leaders. Ladders Providers, Worksites, or any other parties are not allowed to charge a fee for participation in the program.

To apply for Ladders, you only need to submit a completed application either online or in person to an authorized Ladders Provider.

During the course of the program, you may be responsible for your own transportation to and from work as well as your own meals. These are the only out of pocket costs that you should incur while participating in the Ladders program.