Emerging Leaders Program Bx

The Emerging Leaders Program Bx (ELP) empowers South Bronx youth to attain life-fulfilling careers through transformative industry exposure and networking — to build a foundation for the next generation of leaders. Born out of the pandemic as a remote outlet for students, ELP first launched in 2020 with 11 students. Today, the program is in its 10th cohort with 500+ scholars served, over 60 ELP scholars placed in corporate internships and the launch of a 2-year Fellows Program at JP Morgan Asset Management. In total, we have partnered with 5 public South Bronx high schools, 500+ industry volunteers, 100+ panelists covering 6 career pathways, and have awarded over $280,000 in stipends.Encouraging early exposure on a high school level has given scholars the opportunity to elevate their professional positioning and become sought-after-talent, creating the leaders of tomorrow.