NYC Ladders for Leaders is an innovative program that offers high
school and college students the opportunity to participate in summer internships
with some of the most dynamic corporations and businesses in New York City.
Participants receive pre-employment training before starting their seven-week
summer internships, and also attend regular workshops throughout the summer that
focus on work readiness, college orientation, health, and leadership
development. NYC Ladders for Leaders is a partnership between DYCD and the
Commission on Women's Issues.
NYC WOMEN: MAKE IT HERE, MAKE IT HAPPEN: Shavonne Bell Shavonne Bell was raised in New York City by a single mother who suffered a drug and alcohol addiction. Nevertheless, Bell excelled at school, where she graduated valedictorian at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music. Watch the video series now Read the press release
To protect children from falls, the Health Department urges New Yorkers to make sure window guards are in place. For more information about approved window guards call 311. Learn
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