Statement Of Purpose: NYC Ladders For Leaders

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NYC Ladders for Leaders is a program that will not only provide me with a knowledgable experience for the summer but will teach me the skills that I will carry with me throughout my future career. This is a program that not only gives me the opportunity to intern for some of the biggest and most successful companies in the world, it will allow me to create relationships that will help me grow professionally and personally. From Ladders for Leaders, I hope to be able to network with some of the brightest minds in the city while being exposed to what it is like to work in a great company such as Citi Bank or Pandora. I hope to gain professional experience that will be crucial for my future. I want to pursue a career in the business field and …show more content…

Furthermore, I want to improve myself as a person through this internship. In my opinion, an internship is never just a simple work experience on your resume. An internship builds character. I want to learn from the workers of the company and other young people selected for Ladders for Leaders. I believe that the people you surrounds yourself with reflect who you are and who you can be, therefore, being able to interact and collaborate with other brilliant minds of New York for the summer would be a great experience. I believe that I am a great fit to the Ladders for Leaders program. First, I have a passion for helping others. One of my all-time favorite experiences is volunteering with the MinKwon Center for Community Action. MinKwon opened my eyes to the injustices that are happening in our lives everyday. Whether it is fighting for DACA for undocumented