Since 2021, our Career Academies have enriched the lives of New York City public school students by showing them firsthand what it means to work at some of our city’s top businesses. Graduates of the program leave with a deeper understanding of themselves as future professionals, more financially literate and with new skills valuable to success in any workplace.
“One of the most significant lessons I learned from the Academy is that I have a passion for finance, so much so that I decided to major in finance for college.”
Sonia H., Former Lazard Academy Student
Scale
Expanding Opportunities Since 2021
2,492
2,492
Students Empowered
45
45
High Schools Reached
1,054
1,054
Corporate Volunteers Engaged
Summer 2025 Career Academy Outcomes
95% of students said they feel more prepared for their future
100% of students said they learned collaboration and professional communication skills
97% of students said they gained understanding of career pathways and career navigation within the Academy industry
99% of students said they now understand the norms and values of professional networking and how to use their personal and community networks to help them reach their goals
92% of students reported growth in financial literacy skills
605 students served across 37 New York City public high schools
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