A progression of programming: Grade 10 through College.
We believe in "earning while learning," anchoring our work in schools to leverage trusted relationships and offer comprehensive support.
Helping students build a foundation of professional skills to start their journey.
Paid work experience for successful Core graduates with top partners.
Long-term mentorship pods and career guidance for alumni.
"The Foundation"
Launched in Fall 2020, this after-school program provides 54 hours of coursework. Scholars present a real-world case study capstone project and earn incentive-based stipends of $200-$800.
Direct access to professionals in:
Real World Experience
Scholars who successfully complete the Core Program are invited to apply for paid spring internships.
Launched in Spring 2022. Placements include J.P. Morgan Asset Management, A-CAP, Bronx District Attorney, and NYS Unified Court System.
Scholars work 10-15 hours weekly and earn up to $2,500. Includes weekly reflections and check-ins.
Building Social Capital
A pilot of innovative mentorship providing scholars with professional relationships across career stages.
Scholars Enrolled
Industry Mentors
Panelists Covering 8 Pathways
Programming Hours Completed
ELP currently partners with six public high schools in the South Bronx. In our Core Program, students meet after school 2 days a week to interact with professionals and build their networks, develop and hone essential professional skills, and work on a team project emulating real world situations.
Although we gladly work with all grade levels, our core program is geared towards scholars in 10th and 11th grade. This allows scholars to be involved in our internship program in 11th or 12th grade.
We meet with our scholars 2x per week for 10 weeks over the course of each semester:
The Internship Program is designed for students who have completed at least one semester of the ELP Core Program. It offers paid professional internships alongside school commitments.
The program started in Spring 2022 with 12 scholars. In Spring 2024, 28 interns were placed across various industries.
The ELP Fellowship Program is a pilot initiative to continue working with scholars in a long-term, mentorship-focused format. Scholars are paired with mentors across career stages.
The Fellowship Program includes 48 participants in 8 pods (small groups) who meet regularly for both career-focused curriculum and casual connection.
