The NYC Ladders for Leaders program is a competitive summer internship program run by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development that provides high school and college students with paid professional work experience. As part of the city’s larger Summer Youth Employment Program, it places selected students in internships with leading corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies across New York City. Participants go through a selective application process and complete around 30 hours of pre employment training focused on resume building, interviewing, workplace etiquette, and professional skills before being matched with employers. Internships typically last about six to ten weeks during the summer and span a wide range of industries, including business, technology, healthcare, and public service. The program emphasizes career exploration, skill development, and real world experience, helping students build a foundation for future academic and professional success while connecting them with a network of employers and alumni.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Asking thoughtful questions and drawing out useful information from another person.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Internship placements with corporations and nonprofits build business acumen and real-world entrepreneurial experience.
Professional work experience across diverse industries helps students explore and develop marketing and business skills.
Pre-employment training in resume building, interviewing, and workplace etiquette directly aligns with HR competencies.
Exposure to leading corporations and government agencies develops strategic thinking and organizational problem-solving.
Internships with government agencies provide direct exposure to public service and policy work.
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