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Bank of America Announces 2023 Student Leaders; 15 Tristate Area Teens Named

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced 15 area high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. As part of the program, the students will develop leadership and practical workforce skills while working with local nonprofits, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey, the YMCA of Greater New York and Island Harvest in Long Island, all while earning $17 per hour.

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  • NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced 15 area high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders ® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
  • In the tristate area, teen summer employment is still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The 15 juniors and seniors Student Leaders from the tristate area were selected from an impressive pool of applicants.
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BofA Awards Over $3.6 Million to Nonprofits Tackling Economic Mobility in Metro Detroit

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bank of America celebrates its annual "Day of Giving," connecting more than 100 employees with the bank's community partners to volunteer with organizations helping to advance economic mobility and racial equality in Detroit. In addition to the volunteer visits, the day includes a small business roundtable, a luncheon with bank teammates and partners, and a special "GIVE" celebration event.

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  • Abayomi Community Development Corporation (Abayomi CDC) and Racquet Up Detroit are Detroit's 2022 Neighborhood Builders.
  • They also will join a network of peer organizations across the U.S. and get the opportunity to access capital to expand their impact.
  • As a human services organization, Abayomi strives to provide access to housing, education, arts, wellness, and economic resources to all members of the community.
  • Racquet Up Detroit serves Detroit students from fifth grade through college, offering academic support and world-class coaching in squash.

Five New Jersey Teens Selected as Bank of America Student Leaders

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced five Northern New Jersey high school students have been selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. These students are mid-way through their internship experience of workforce skills, leadership, and civic engagement with local Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey. As part of the program, they will earn $17 per hour and receive a Chromebook.The Student Leaders program, which started in 2004, recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. each year. In New Jersey, Student Leaders work closely with the Boys & Girls Clubs to provide needed administrative support and actively shape the experiences of local children. With guidance from the bank and NJ Boys & Girls Clubs, the Student Leaders are gaining access to career skills-building opportunities that are crucial in today's fast-paced and ever-changing job market."This is a win-win for New Jersey. So many organizations need talented young people to help serve our communities. With the Student Leaders program, we're able to pair some of New Jersey's best and brightest students with nonprofit jobs that will truly have an impact," said Alberto Garofalo, president, Bank of America New Jersey. "Young adults are the future of our state, and programs like Student Leaders are one way we can provide paid opportunities that help pave the way for the next generation of the local workforce."

Key Points: 
  • The Student Leaders program, which started in 2004, recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. each year.
  • In New Jersey, Student Leaders work closely with the Boys & Girls Clubs to provide needed administrative support and actively shape the experiences of local children.
  • Bank of America's selected Student Leaders are:
    These five students underwent a rigorous application process and were selected for their leadership, background, passion, and commitment to New Jersey's local communities.
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