The Levin Institute - JumpStart NYC

JumpStart NYC is a proven, three-month educational program to help individuals leaving jobs in the financial services sector to apply their knowledge, skills, and abilities in opportunities beyond financial services.

One of Mayor Bloomberg’s initiatives to boost the New York City economy, JumpStart has already successfully delivered three programs that helped participants develop new skills, explore project opportunities in New York’s entrepreneurial firms and arts organizations, and in many cases create new career paths and opportunities.

The next edition of JumpStart NYC will have an "arts" track, which will focus on New York City's exciting arts community.

JumpStart NYC was initiated by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Its courses, events and seminars were developed by The Levin Institute (SUNY), and there's no cost to you.

"I think what it showed was that we all have core competencies that can be used or translated into different areas, as it really showed that our professionalism and our skill set can be used, and that we can do it with ease."

JumpStart NYC

JumpStart NYC includes:

5-day intensive boot camp (July 12-16) at Levin to re-orient talent from financial companies to succeed in small companies.
10-week action-learning project in a firm, including the arts, green tech, digital media, financial and other services.
Regular mentoring, coaching, and networking sessions
1-day "capstone" wrap-up session on completing a successful transition.

Please read the FAQS, to learn more about the program.

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Key Dates

Information Session:
- Click here to register for our information session on June 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for prospective applicants and project host companies. Please enter Event ID 2566 when prompted.
Participant applications are due Thursday, June 24th, 2010 (by 5pm)
- Participant Application
- Resume
- 2 essays (200-400 words each)
- Contact information for two references (one personal, one professional)
Company applications due June 30, 2010
Boot camp at The Levin Institute scheduled to begin: July 12, 2010

Useful Links

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