Internship
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders is a internship run by NYC Department of Youth and Community Development in New York, NY. Open to: ages 16 to 24.
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
A competitive paid summer internship program within NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program for high school and college students.
Interns work paid summer jobs at corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies after workplace readiness training.
Key facts
- Run by
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
- Where
- New York, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24Ages 16-24 enrolled in high school or college; NYC resident; prior paid or volunteer work experience; legally allowed to work in the U.S.
- Commitment
- Paid summer internship with 30 hours of pre-employment training
- Applications
- Not postedDeadline: January 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Competitive application
- 30 hours of pre-employment training
- Good fit for
- Business and Finance, Law and Government
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the NYC Ladders for Leaders details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders?
Ages 16 to 24. Ages 16-24 enrolled in high school or college; NYC resident; prior paid or volunteer work experience; legally allowed to work in the U.S.
How many hours does NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders require?
Paid summer internship with 30 hours of pre-employment training
When does NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders take applications?
Deadline: January 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle).
What do you need to apply?
Competitive application, 30 hours of pre-employment training.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/nyc-ladders-for-leaders.
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