NYC Ladders for Leaders

A paid summer internship program within NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program, run by the Department of Youth and Community Development, that places participants with corporations, nonprofits and government agencies in New York City. It is open to rising high school seniors and college students ages 16 to 24 with prior paid or volunteer experience who live in the five boroughs. Internships last 6 weeks at 25 to 40 hours per week and pay at least $16.50 an hour.

Offered by NYC DYCD. Internship for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Career, Business, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about NYC Ladders for Leaders

When is the NYC Ladders for Leaders deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is NYC Ladders for Leaders free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to NYC Ladders for Leaders?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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