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."
Bank of America's selected Student Leaders are:
- Bergen County
-
- Annabelle Hur,
Norwood, Academy of the Holy
Angels
- Essex County
-
- Vanessa Iwuoha,
Newark, Essex County
Vocational-Technical School, Newark Tech Campus
- Hudson County
-
- Annalie Diaz,
West New York, Memorial High
School
- Hudson County
-
- Alisha Varma,
Jersey City, Dr. Ronald E. McNair
Academic High School
- Middlesex County
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- Amirah Oladoja,
Woodbridge Township, Woodbridge High School
These five students underwent a rigorous application process and
were selected for their leadership, background, passion, and
commitment to New Jersey's local
communities. While the students come from diverse backgrounds, they
all are united by their drive and commitment to serve others.
"We are thrilled to have this year's Student Leaders working
alongside our dedicated Club youth staff throughout Northern New Jersey," said Susan Haspel, state director, Boys & Girls
Clubs in New Jersey. "Their
perspective has been invaluable, and through our partnership with
Bank of America we can help provide them with important leadership
training and hands-on work experience."
Bank of America
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Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey
Boys &
Girls Clubs in New Jersey is an
alliance of 22 Boys & Girls Club organizations serving more
than 71,000 youth ages 5-18 throughout the Garden State. Boys &
Girls Clubs in New Jersey is a
collaborative effort representing all 22 Clubs with the purpose of
building local Club capacity; raising public awareness; and
securing resources and financial support to increase the impact and
reach of NJ Clubs. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs in
New Jersey at www.bgcnj.org.
Reporters May Contact:
AnnMarie McDonald, Bank of
America Media Relations
Phone: 1.332.234.8635
annmarie.mcdonald@bofa.com
Susan Haspel, State Director,
Boys & Girls Clubs in New
Jersey
Phone: 1.201.994.6895
shaspel@bgcnj.org
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