Neighborhood Leadership 2024 (Summer) Program Application

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Thank you for your interest and time in applying to the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NL)! If you have any questions about NL or this application, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Assistant Director, David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 25th 2024 at 11:59 PM*
Applicants will be notified by July 3rd, 2024. 

*If you are still interested in applying, but are concerned with meeting the deadline, please reach out to David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.
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Candidate Information

Each year, the NL Program accepts professionals who are leading commercial revitalization efforts in their communities—for example, working in a Business Improvement District, Merchant Association, local development corporation, Chamber of Commerce, or other nonprofit organization. Selected participants reflect the demographics of New York City, with at least half serving low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Applicants should be prepared for an immersive, group-structured experience in commercial revitalization strategies and leadership development exploration. Ideal Applicants:

  • Professionals focused on commercial revitalization or working within community boards to address issues across New York City neighborhoods
  • Experienced management staffer who is leading change on behalf of his or her organization around commercial revitalization
  • Passion for developing new leadership skills germane to problem-solving in New York
  • Interest in joining the Coro community and Neighborhood Leadership alumni network

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Neighborhood Leadership's Summer Program will run from July to October. The schedule amounts to 12 days of in-person training including (1) program orientation and (2) opening retreat sessions, (5) leadership sessions, (4) strategy sessions, optional Coro community events, which includes a end-of-program presentation showcase and graduation. Due to the experiential nature of our training and the importance cohort-based learning, a commitment to attend all program sessions is preferred. 


Due to known or unexpected circumstances, we understand that participants may need to miss a session. A total of 2 absences are possible with no more than 1 absence for a strategy session and no more than 1 absence for a leadership session. Absences exceeding this could result in your withdrawal from the program.

Please note that full participation/attendance in the Opening Retreat on July 18th and 19th and the Showcase/Graduation on October 17th, 2024 is required. The program calendar can be found on our website.

If you have any questions about this commitment, please reach out to David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.
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