Five New Jersey Teens Selected as Bank of America Student Leaders
Paid Internships Connect New Jersey Youth to Career Building Opportunities
TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced five Northern New Jersey high school students have been selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. These students are mid-way through their internship experience of workforce skills, leadership, and civic engagement with local Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey. As part of the program, they will earn $17 per hour and receive a Chromebook.
The Student Leaders program, which started in 2004, recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. each year. In New Jersey, Student Leaders work closely with the Boys & Girls Clubs to provide needed administrative support and actively shape the experiences of local children. With guidance from the bank and NJ Boys & Girls Clubs, the Student Leaders are gaining access to career skills-building opportunities that are crucial in today's fast-paced and ever-changing job market.
"This is a win-win for New Jersey. So many organizations need talented young people to help serve our communities. With the Student Leaders program, we're able to pair some of New Jersey's best and brightest students with nonprofit jobs that will truly have an impact," said Alberto Garofalo, president, Bank of America New Jersey. "Young adults are the future of our state, and programs like Student Leaders are one way we can provide paid opportunities that help pave the way for the next generation of the local workforce."
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