“I found out about the opportunity over the summer but was hesitant to apply because there are so many applicants,” Sadiqah said. “I decided to put myself out there and see what happens.” Even after making it to the second round, Sadiqah still wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue the process. It wasn’t until […]
Boys Hope Girls Hope is excited to highlight team members whose time serving on the team has had a major impact on scholars, collegians, alumni, and colleagues. This month, we’re chatting with Lysandra Hutchinson, the Director of College Access and Collegian Support at Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York. Lysandra has played a key […]
The Boys Hope Girls Hope Steward Scholars program has played a vital role in supporting collegians pursuing STEM, business, and arts fields on their journey to and through post-secondary access and career launch by providing scholarship funds, professional development, networking, mentoring, and opportunities for internships. Holmes recently completed a summer internship with World Wide Technology […]
“As a kid,” Josiah said, “I got a sense that this is not where I want to be. If I stay here in the projects any longer, all those dreams and opportunities when I look at the towers outside my window will just be a view.” In the sixth and seventh grade, Josiah was seeking […]
BAE Systems Internship Informational SessionBoys Hope Girls Hope of New York is hosting a BAE internship opportunity informational session for collegians! BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as […]
Michell-Lee joined Boys Hope Girls Hope as her parents were parents were going through a tough time. She was living with her mother, brother, and grandmother in the Bronx. She wanted to find an opportunity to get a better education and pursue her dreams. “Living in the dorm gave me a sense of sisterhood. I […]
Malique Williams grew up in Long Island as the eldest of three siblings. Much of his childhood was spent running, and Malique became a regional track and field star as he progressed in school. He describes his first year of high school as “crazy,” as it was during a time when his parents went through […]