Harlem Lacrosse in the Workforce

Strong economies hinge upon youth having the skills they need to secure a meaningful and well-paid career.

Barriers such as racial–ethnic and gender discrimination, the higher incidence of violence in many urban communities, poverty, and lack of accessible jobs complicate the transition of many of our youth into the workforce. Harlem Lacrosse utilizes our summer programming to level the playing field for Harlem Lacrosse students.

Harlem Lacrosse has developed an integrated youth employment college and career pathway system that we are proud to share. Our Summer Pathing experience gives HL youth the opportunity to earn income while engaging in invaluable educational programming and work, setting the foundation for future employment and academic success.

The opportunity to work improves economic equity, teaches our students about meeting employers’ expectations, prevents summer learning loss and helps them gain valuable skills and experiences.

 

"I’m excited to begin this new journey working as a human capital management intern at Sixth Street. I can’t wait to learn and develop not only as a student but also as a professional!!" -Penda Sarr, 2022 Sixth Street Intern

 

Summer Pathing Outcomes:

  • Harlem Lacrosse youth will be more inspired for success in college, career and life.

  • Our participants will have an increased self-esteem, self-efficacy and improved academic motivation.

  • The corporate partnerships offered to our youth will build social capital and foster networking skills.

A special thank you to the following Corporations who will host Harlem Lacrosse Seniors and Alumni for internships this summer:

  • Lazard

  • Schroders

  • Bank of America

  • Sixth Street

  • Main Post Partners

  • HPS

  • Willis Towers Watson

  • Cisco

2021-2022 Summer Pathing by the Numbers:

  • 268 HL youth will be gainfully employed by 7 community partners this summer

  •  HL will be providing 8 weeks of educational and work skill-building sessions 

  • 20 HL students will participate in Corporate Summer internship opportunities provided by 8 different corporate sponsors

 

Congrats to the following 2022 HL Interns!

David Mark - Lazard 

Davon Johnson - Schroders 

Jonathan Bernardez - Cisco 

Jordany Baltazar -- HPS 

Joseph Jordan -- Lazard 

Mamadou Meite - Schroders 

Caroline Panton - Sixth Street 

Hakim Hicks - Sixth Street 

Esteban Paulino - Sixth Street 

Johnny Nunez - Willis Towers Watson

Hassanatou Diallo - Cisco 

Elijah Vega - Bank of America 

Penda Sarr - Sixth Street 

Neguens Ovincy - Main Post Partners 

Kadiatou Sylla - HPS 

Isaac Kante - HPS 

Briana Fernadez - Willis Towers Watson 

Salena Cheeseboro - Willis Towers Watson 

Breya Barber - Cisco 

Souleymane Ballo - Cisco

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