Develop Yourself

America Needs You (ANY) is a two-year career development program that pairs CUNY students who are the first in their family to attend college, with accomplished professionals in a variety of industries. Fellows and their Mentor Coaches work one-on-one on resumes, elevator pitches, mock interviews and much more.

Fellows Program Benefits:

Earn up to $2,000 professional development grant

Access 2 summer internships at prestigious companies and organizations

Receive individualized support from a Mentor Coach

Obtain in-kind services and products such as free business attire, transfer support, and subsidized test preparation

Network with leading industry professionals

Eligibility:

I am a first-generation college student (neither of my parents have a bachelor’s degree)
I am a college student who has earned no more than 45 credits (by March 1, 2016)

I am considered low-income by HUD standards

I am eligible to work in the U.S.

I am available to attend regular Saturday workshops (workshops occur bi-weekly in Year 1 starting in June 2016; monthly in Year 2)

Schedule an appointment in C-102 or M-101 to meet with an Internship Advisor regarding ANY.

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