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Public-Private Partnership Launches Development Program for New York City's Emerging Leaders New York, NY - July 17, 2007 - The inaugural "Strength through Diversity: Young Professionals Leadership Program" has been launched and is seeking applicants among New York City's community leaders. The project is co-sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL)... (for the full article) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strength Through Diversity Media Alert What: Launch Event: Strength Through Diversity: The NYC Young Professionals Leadership Program When: October 9, 2007 at 6:00pm Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, New York, NY Through a competitive application process, 40 young professionals have been selected to participate in an innovative leadership training program in NYC... (for the full article) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public-Private Partnership Launches Development Program for New York City's Emerging Leaders New York, NY - July 17, 2007 - The inaugural "Strength through Diversity: Young Professionals Leadership Program" has been launched and is seeking applicants among New York City's community leaders. The project is co-sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL). Participants will be selected on a competitive basis, with preference given to young professionals possessing a track record of leadership and a demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding diversity. The group will be comprised of 40 participants between the ages of 25 and 35, drawn from the City's various ethnic communities. "This program underscores the Cornell University Cooperative Extension's public mission and commitment to the city's emerging leaders and deepens the relationships we already have established within the communities of New York City," said Donald J. Tobias - Executive Director, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, New York City "DYCD is proud to contribute to the development of tomorrow's public service leaders," said Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav. "Graduates of the Young Professionals Leadership Program are destined to make an impact not only through direct service, but also as role models to the young New Yorkers our agency is committed to serving." DYCD has played a central role in designing the program and identifying promising applicants. Over the course of six months, participants will confront issues facing a multicultural society and work individually and as a team to make a difference in the lives of the people of New York. Educational workshops will be held twice a month, covering topics including diversity, project development, immigration, personal communication, economic development and public relations and media. Workshop sessions will be led by prominent executives, community leaders and government officials, who will also make themselves available to participants after the sessions. These sessions will take place at a variety of historical sites, financial institutions and religious center, including Ellis Island, Wall Street and Governors Island. The group will also visit Albany to meet with elected officials. At the end of the program, participants will develop a team project that will be implemented within six months of the program's completion.
About the Cornell University Cooperative Extension - New York City Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City (CUCE-NYC) is a research-based educational organization that adapts to the evolving needs of communities, families, and individuals by engaging them in experiential learning opportunities that are based in research. About the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) was created in 1996 to provide the City of New York with high-quality youth and family programming. Our central task is administering available City, state, and federal funds to effective community-based organizations. Selected organizations must be in touch with the needs of the people they serve, devoted to the highest principles of community service, and committed to sound fiscal management. About the AIFL The America - Israel Friendship League (AIFL) is a non-sectarian, non-political, not-for-profit organization strengthening ties between the people of the United States and Israel; bridging distances to reveal the beauty, the humanity, and the modern democratic values that define both nations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Strength Through Diversity Media Alert What: Launch Event: Strength Through Diversity: The NYC Young Professionals Leadership Program When: October 9, 2007 at 6:00pm Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, New York, NY Through a competitive application process, 40 young professionals have been selected to participate in an innovative leadership training program in NYC. The young professionals, all between the ages of 25 and 35, represent a broad spectrum of ethnic groups in New York and will take part in educational workshops over the course of six months. The ultimate goal will be for the group to develop an outreach project that addresses core challenges facing the city’s various ethnic communities. The program’s goal is to demonstrate the power of mutual understanding and tolerance, and to seek measurable results that impact people’s lives. The group will meet twice monthly for a series of educational workshops at relevant sites around the New York area. Topics will include diversity, project development, immigration, personal communication, public relations & media and economic development. Each session will be led by prominent executives, community leaders and government officials. The program will launch on October 9th at the Council Chambers of City Hall and will include all participants and program sponsors. Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav, of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and special guest, Commissioner Guillermo Linares, of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs will be featured speakers. The program is jointly sponsored by the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL), Cornell University Cooperative Extension - NYC, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the Simon Wiesenthal - New York Tolerance Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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