NYC Ladders for Leaders

2017 Annual Summary

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“I have this confidence that
I can use to inspire other people,
as well as help my own career,
that just adds to what I’m able to do.”

— Aniyah Smith


“…I have gained
significant networks
I can use in the future
and lifetime friends.”

— Geovanni Colon


“It has given me a chance to reflect
on what is really necessary
and I have also been able to gain
a new perception of my community by experiencing
how hard people work every day”

— Eustacia Samuel


“…Ladders for Leaders
has taken me to the next step
in being financially and
emotionally independent.”

— Janée Greenridge

2017 Participant Stats

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Experience

Ninety-six percent of participants rated thier overall experience in the program as positive.

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Hired

Thirty-one percent of interns received an offer to continue employment at the end of the program.

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Motivated

Ninety-seven percent of youth said they were motivated to pursue a degree as a result of participating in the program

Ladders for Leaders
Department of Youth Community Development
2 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10007
1-800-246-4646