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About Ladders for Leaders

Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers outstanding high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City. By hiring Ladders for Leaders interns, employers are matched with job-ready applicants that have been vetted and trained. Students undergo a competitive application process, and receive 30 hours of pre-employment training.

Ladders for Leaders is a component of NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program, the nation’s largest summer jobs program.

Why Ladders for Leaders?

Ladders for Leaders gives students a unique opportunity to explore their career and educational interests through:

  • Pre-employment Training: Receive help with résumé and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills. Learn essential workplace readiness skills and business etiquette.
  • Paid Summer Internships: Paid internship opportunities available in a variety of industries to accommodate student interests.
  • Opportunity to join our growing Alumni Network: Broad network of alumni, post-internship opportunities and networking events open only to past participants of the program

Who is Eligible?

  • Youth between the ages of 16—24 who are enrolled in high school or college
  • Resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City
  • Prior work experience, either paid or volunteer
  • Legally allowed to work in the United States 

How to Apply

  • The 2024 Ladders for Leaders (LFL) application deadline was January 21, 2024.  No further applications may be submitted.

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*The Department of Youth and Community Development is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.