The Ladders for Leaders program offers outstanding high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid 6-week summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City. Ladders for Leaders is open to NYC students ages 16—21, enrolled in high school or college with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 80 (3.00) and prior work or volunteer experience.
The Summer 2023 Ladders for Leaders application is now open. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, students are encouraged to apply early.
PENCIL will host pre-employment training sessions for selected students during NYC Department of Education Mid-Winter Recess and Spring Break, as well as additional dates throughout the Spring.
Scroll down or check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the application, training, and matching process here and attend the Ladders for Leader information session to learn more. To learn how to apply, watch the SYEP 2023 Participant Application Video. Please contact l4l@pencil.org with any questions.
The Ladders for Leaders program is an initiative of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and supported by the NYC Center for Youth Employment and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.