Questions about the program can be directed to Maisha Sebastiany, Program Director for NYC-YC at msebastiany@coronewyork.org or 212-248-2935 ext. 323
Support
Program Fees are waived due to the generous support of the New York City Council.
The Mayor's Youth Leadership Program is supported by:
Coro accepts a diverse cohort of 51 NYC public tenth, eleventh and twelfth-grade high school students to participate in the New York City Youth Council. Ideal candidates have an interest in public service and a strong desire to impact change in the city as demonstrated through their active involvement in school clubs or community organizations. They must also be able to commit to our 1 year program structure.
To apply to the New York City Youth Council, you must:
Be nominated by your district Council Member
Be entering 10th, 11th, or 12thgrade in Fall 2015
Commit to a mandatory Summer Intensive the last three weeks of August, after school meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays, and one Saturday per month.
Youth Council Members must commit to the following:
A 3 week summer institute from August 10th - 28th ($300 stipend to be provided)
Starting in September 2015, 2 NYCYC meetings per month after school (every other week) and one Saturday retreat per month (or non-instructional day according to the DOE calendar) and concluding in June 2016 ($600 stipend to be provided)
Participation in one-on-one meetings with their respective New York City Council member (approx. 2-4)
Engagement with New York City Council committees via committee meetings and special events.