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Deadline to apply for 2009-2010 class:
April 2009
Exploring Leadership (EL) is Coro New York’s year-long civic leadership program for NYC public high school students, training them to serve as leaders who represent themselves and other young people in decisions that affect their communities.

The Exploring Leadership program is generously supported by The Altman Foundation, The Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Foundation, The Pinkerton Foundation, The Helena Rubinstein Foundation, The W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation, The Louise and Arde Bulova Fund, and other contributors.

Youth Ambassadors will gain increased:

  • Desire and confidence to take action to make a difference
  • Skills to lead effectively
  • Knowledge of how public policy decisions are made 
  • Ability to leverage their experience and networks

In partnership with four small NYC public high schools -- Bushwick School for Social Justice,  High School for Public Service, School for Democracy and Leadership, and Urban Academy -- EL selects a total of 26 students (6-7 students per school) to participate in the year-long program as “Youth Ambassadors.” Exploring Leadership alumni stay involved through participation in advanced civic leadership opportunities.

See who participates »
Learn about the program structure »
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Latest News



Check out the latest EL photos on Flickr »

EL Summer Presentations.
August 21, 2008
The 26 high school Youth Ambassadors presented what they learned about NYC education policy during the summer at the New York Historical Society. Check out photos on Flickr »

Summer phase in full swing.
July 2008
The Exploring Leadership participants have been hard at work this summer, learning about school safety, school nutrition, high stakes testing, school progress reports, and public school funding. Read more »

New class of Exploring Leadership begins.
June 25, 2008
The newest Youth Ambassadors began the summer phase of the program, diving right into their summer-long exploration of NYC educational policy. 2008-2009 Youth Ambassadors »

Youth Ambassadors in Daily News.
May 25, 2008
The Exploring Leadership participants were recently featured in the NY Daily News for making educational change in their schools. Read full article »

Exploring Leadership graduation.
May 15, 2008
Congratulations to all the Youth Ambassadors for the resounding successes of their program year! See photos on Flickr »

Youth Ambassadors make a difference in schools.
May 2008
The 26 high school students have sprung into action, making educational change in their schools. Read more »

HSPS Youth Ambassadors on WBAI.
April 7, 2008
The morning of their phone-in day in support of the DREAM Act, the seven high school students spoke about their project on WBAI’s Wake Up New York morning radio show.
Listen to radio clip (mp3) »

Youth Ambassadors introduce issues to schools.
January 2008
The EL participants educated their peers at their schools about school safety, immigration and education, school funding, and high stakes testing. Read more »