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Scholars Today.
Leaders Tomorrow.

The Emerging Leaders Program is a Bronx-based workforce readiness program that exposes students to a variety of career options and paths while equipping them with the professional skills needed to help them thrive in the future. Too many young people have the potential to be the leaders of tomorrow, without access to the opportunities and resources they need to achieve their aspirations. Professional skills and strong networks—built on real relationships—are the keys to unlocking a successful future.

ELPBx empowers South Bronx scholars through transformative career exposure, mentorship, and professional networking. Students gain skills in leadership, professional communication, critical thinking and decision making, relationship building, teamwork, and presenting in a professional setting, while working on real world case studies, and networking with professionals in a variety of industries. Our program builds the foundation for life-fulfilling careers and prepares the next generation of industry leaders.

A long-term road to Personal and Professional Growth

The ELP Core Program

The bread and butter of ELP; after-school programming focused on helping scholars build professional skills. The program culminates with a capstone project where scholars collectively tackle and present a real-world case study

The Internship Program

An after-school paid internship for high school scholars to hone the skills gained through ELP core programming through real-life exposure in a workplace

The Fellows Program

A unique “pod” based mentorship program for scholars to build long-lasting relationships with a diverse array of professionals across industries and experience levels, as well as their peers with similar experiences

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Students

Our program is for Bronx high school students who are serious about their future. When you join ELP, you don't just get advice—you get a community.

Professionals & Supporters

Our work is only possible with the support of dedicated professionals and partners who believe in Bronx talent. This is your chance to make a direct, lasting impact on a student's life.

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Testimonials

As a founding sponsor of ELP, J.P. Morgan Asset Management has had the opportunity to work with and build meaningful relationships with so many students over the years. Hopefully, they learn a lot from us. But importantly, we learn so much from them. They bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and grit. The best is yet to come for the ELP scholars and J.P. Morgan is excited to be part of it!
George Gatch
George GatchChief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
I want students to know that ELP does open the door to many opportunities; 'hey you've never done an internship? This is the entryway for you.' If you see through this opportunity you will reap back significantly more in the long term.
Albert Paez
Albert PaezDirector of Work-Based Learning, Comp Sci High