Alumni Resources
While you’re in college or in trade school, you can access additional resources from the College Persistence team and our partners. Connect with your Student Leadership Network community to make the most of your postsecondary experiences!
- LinkedIn group for professional networking and opportunities
- Support with college transfers, re-enrollment after time off, FAFSA/TAP renewals, and more through Alumni Referrals
- Partnerships for scholarships, career accelerators, and financial aid application support
- Emergency Fund for college students
- Newsletter resources
- College Persistence Workshops
Join the Student Leadership Network Alumni group on LinkedIn! Use this professional networking group to connect with alumni across the network, access scholarships and career opportunities, and seek advice about fellowships, travel abroad, and career paths from your fellow alumni. You must have an active LinkedIn account to request to join.
Alumni Referral Form
The Alumni Referral Form is for alumni seeking support from our College Persistence Team. We assist with college transfers, re-enrollment after time off, FAFSA/TAP renewals, and more. As an alum, you can complete this form to get connected with the resources and guidance you need to move forward.
Emergency Fund
We understand that unexpected life situations may create obstacles to staying in college. Student Leadership Network alumni currently enrolled in a college degree/apprenticeship program and in good academic standing may apply for a one-time emergency relief grant.
Partnerships and Professional Opportunities
We’re proud to collaborate with organizations that align with our work in supporting your postsecondary persistence and success. The CP team facilitates direct student referrals to some of these organizations and opportunity programs.
Braven equips students with skills, networks, experiences, and confidence to secure strong first jobs. Check for program availability if you are a college student attending select universities in Atlanta, California’s Bay Area, Chicago, Delaware, New York City, or Newark.
CUNY Cultural Corps provides students with paid work experience in NYC’s arts and cultural sector, creating a pipeline for students to have successful careers. Students enrolled in a CUNY institution can apply in the Spring semester for the following Fall’s cohort.
CUNY Internship Programs partners with NYC agencies to offer internships in tech, engineering, public health, finance, business, and other sectors. You must be a currently enrolled CUNY student and have taken at least two semesters of courses related to your major.
CUNY offers a variety of Fellowships and Scholarships to support undergraduate and gradute students pursuing STEM, law, business, public service, and other disciplines. Some fellowships support under-represented students and are not limited by discipline of study.
MLT partners with young people and the world’s leading employers to provide programs including career prep for college juniors, mentorship support for first-generation college students, and support with MBA graduate school applications.
The Summer Youth Employment Program connects NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid work experience each summer. Applications are typically due in mid-March. If you are under age 18, you may need school documents to show work eligibility.
uAspire works to ensure that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to – and through – a postsecondary education. As an alum, you get access to uAspire coaches for free. Sign up with the CP team!
The Wings Scholarship Program, funded by the Jordan Brand Wings Initiative, offers outstanding, underserved students the opportunity to successfully complete their studies. Ask your DCC or the CP team about applying in senior year of high school.
Year Up seeks to close the opportunity divide by ensuring young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support to reach their potential through careers and higher education. High school graduates can connect with our team for a referral to their tuition-free job training programs.
