Spring into exciting opportunies this March! 🌺 We have an abundance of exciting opportunities available this Spring - apply to become a CollegeJourney Peer Leader, attend our Apollo Headquarters site visit, a STEM Career Fair, a Year Up United virtual info session, and so much more.
Don’t miss these chances to build your skills, connect with professionals, and take the next step in your college and career journey.
In community,
Pam + Gabby + Nicole College Persistence Team at Student Leadership Network
We Are Hiring! Apply to Become a CUNY Peer Leader
Passionate about helping fellow CUNY students succeed? CollegeJourney is hiring paid, part-time Hybrid Peer Leaders to support students as they navigate college life at CUNY. Positions begin in Summer 2026!
We’re looking for currently enrolled CUNY students who are:
Knowledgeable about CUNY resources for student success
Comfortable with CUNY tech platforms: CUNYfirst, DegreeWorks, Brightspace
Host and plan events/activities to foster student success and build community
Can work independently virtually and enjoy building connections with fellow students
📅 Application Deadline: Friday, March 20th, 5:00 p.m. 💻 Interviews: Held on Zoom between March 27th and April 1st
💼 Start Date: Position begins Summer 2026 (July)
Interested? Complete the application and review the full job description for details. If you have any questions, contact CollegeJourney Supervisor, Gabrielle Oliver atgoliver@studentleadershipnetwork.org
Site Visit to Apollo Global Management Headquarters!
Join Student Leadership Network as we visit the Apollo Global Management headquarters on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 from 9:30am - 1:00pm to learn about internships and network with working professionals. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Open to current first and second-year college students.
Teams that offer internships include: Operations, Transformation Management, Finance, Human Capital (HR), Product Management, Global Wealth Sales, Institutional Sales, and Credit.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a leading global alternative investment manager that specializes in credit, private equity, and real assets, with approximately $840 billion in assets under management as of 2025. Learn more about Apollo Global Management:https://www.apollo.com/
STEM2City Career Fair: STEM2CITY is a new career fair to connect young people ages 16–24 with representatives from 15+ New York City government agencies. Explore a wide range of public-sector careers (STEM and non-STEM) that make a tangible impact on your city and community. Thursday, March 26th.RSVP Here
Evening With The New York Court of Appeals: Lehman College is hosting a special event to hear from all seven judges on the New York Court of Appeals on Tuesday, March 10th. *CUNY Students ONLY* RSVP Here
Year Up United National Info Session: Year Up United is an intensive, one-year, tuition-free program for young adults (ages 18-29) that combines professional training with college credits and a six-month corporate internship. Thursday, March 26th join their 45 minute virtual session will dive into expectations, the experience and career tracks offered at Year Up United, and the admissions process. RSVP Here
CUNY Graduate Week: A week-long series of admissions events - March 16th-20th. Attend information sessions to learn about academic programs and meet faculty. Speak with admissions representatives from CUNY graduate schools. Understand the steps needed to start your application.More Information Here
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2026: Young New Yorkers ages 14-24 can get paid during the summer to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills, and engage in learning experiences. Participants will develop social and leadership skills through their work-experience program. The deadline for the application is Friday, March 13th, 2026. Submit your applicationhere.
Your College Persistence Team!
Left to right: Nicole Meyer, Gabby Oliver, and Pam Jones
