Washington and Lee University
New York Needs You (NYNY) aims to level the playing field for first-generation and low-income college students in New York City. NYNY closes the opportunity gap through its intensive career development and leadership training fellowship that enables high-potential, first-generation college students to realize their college and career aspirations.
NYNY's intensive two-year fellowship program includes bi-weekly career workshops where fellows develop relationships with more than 200 highly accomplished mentor coaches and engage with community and business leaders. In addition to working one-on-one with a mentor coach for a total of 800 hours over two years, fellows also receive a $2,500 professional development grant, access to two summer internships at prestigious companies and organizations, free business attire, free writing and ESL support, subsidized test preparation services, and discounted laptops and tablet computers.