Summer programming is off to a great start here at Young Scholars LPP!  Summer Program This summer, we welcome our new cohort of Young Scholars and our rising 8th and 9th graders to Utica University for three weeks of classes to prepare them for middle…

This Spring, Young Scholars Alumna, Hilda Jordan, hosted a workshop for our 11th and 12th graders on Student Empowerment!

Colgate University is actively searching for a full-time, direct hire role of an Assistant Director of Career Services Employer Relations and looking for qualified individuals who may be interested. This on-site role is based in Hamilton, NY. At a glance Colgate University is a private…

ATTENTION HS/COLLEGE STUDENTS, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SUMMER OR A JOB RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL THEN ATTEND THE UPCOMING JOB FAIR GET CONNECTED WITH AREA EMPLOYERS Bartells Machinery AmeriCU Credit Union City of Rome Recreation Many more employers Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023…

Young Scholars LPP has an opening for a full-time Middle School Site Assistant. Position Summary: •Tutors Young Scholars (grades 7 & 8) •Coordinates Community Service Activities •Collects data •Contacts faculty •Oversees Young Scholars Classroom in Utica City School District Middle School To find out more…

Our very own Mary Hayes Gordon, Director of Program Operations here at Young Scholars LPP, was honored by the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) as the recipient of the Treva Wood Community Activist Award this past week. This award is presented to an individual…

Looking to test drive a new field or career? We can help you get there faster, and at no cost! FastTrack Career Exploration: Choose one path Welding Prep (24 hours; hybrid) Learn about welding/fabrication careers and various welding techniques. Engage with regional employers and be prepared for subsequent,…

Young Scholars Alumni, Partners, Mentors, and Advisory Board members, on June 6, 2023, we will be hosting our SECOND Young Scholars Alumni Mix and Mingle Event to celebrate our Young Scholars Alumni. We will also give updates on our Alumni Platform which has been up…

This is a great opportunity for our YS Alumni! Please share with anyone you know who is looking to make a career change, work for a family-first non-profit AND be empowered and supported!!!