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Opening Doors to the Future (ODF)

Opening Doors to the Future (ODF) is a paid internship that gives students access to mentorship, placement in prestigious internships, job interview training, and more.

100

of participating seniors graduated high school

200

training hours in work readiness and occupational skills training

100

of participating seniors enrolled in college

2,800

total compensated work hours as part of the Work Progress Program

Supporting Educational Equity & Diversity

The Opening Doors to the Future program serves New York City Latino or African American public high school students. The overarching goal of the Program is to encourage students to be responsible contributing members of society and leaders in their families and communities. Intensive counseling services and life-skills workshops support high school youth at a critical juncture in their social and emotional development.

Students gain access to:

  • Placement in prestigious paid internships
  • Work readiness and occupational skills training
  • Mentorship and funding for interview skills and resources
  • Exposure to colleges and readiness resources
  • On-site visits to innovative businesses for training and networking opportunities

100

of participating seniors graduated high school

200

training hours ion work readiness and occupational skills training

100

of participating seniors enrolled in college

Students have gone on to become

  • Attorneys
  • Accountants
  • Teachers
  • Account Executives
  • Finance
  • Modeling

100

of participating seniors graduated high school

200

training hours ion work readiness and occupational skills training

100

of participating seniors enrolled in college
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