Study In US: SUNY Announces Educational Opportunity Career Development Internship Program

The State University of New York has announced the SUNY Educational Opportunity Career Development Internship Program. Through this, the students will get hands-on experience in their chosen field.

State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program. There will be three cohorts in one year, around 50 eligible EOP students will participate in one of these three cohorts and will get up to $5,000.

SUNY Chancellor King said, "For over 50 years, the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program has been a driving force in student success and upward mobility. The launch of the EOP Career Development Internship Program marks another significant milestone in SUNY's mission to empower our incredible EOP students with the resources they need to thrive. This initiative offers invaluable professional experience with New York State agencies, setting students on a clear path to successful careers, including in public service."

The SUNY Board of Trustees said, "SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program is a pathway to student success and positive lifelong outcomes. Matching EOP students with public service internships will continue to open up doors of opportunity for our students as they prepare for thriving careers after graduation."

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The first cohort has the following students - Marzia Amin, Stony Brook University, Mohammed Ahsan, Erie Community College, Frank DePalma, III – Hudson Valley Community College, Nicole Buitron, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Ladnijirah Lightner, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Kalyiah Haynes, SUNY Cortlandn, Esdras Velazquez, University at Buffalo, Tatienna Samuels, SUNY Oswego, and Janielis Rivera Bauzo, SUNY Cortland.

State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair of the Higher Education Committee, said, "SUNY's EOP provides assistance for students who face significant obstacles along their higher education journey. The Career Development Internship Program is another way SUNY will provide these students with the experience and opportunity for meaningful careers in areas of economic growth. EOP is one of the many programs keeping SUNY a driver of upward mobility."

State Senator Lea Webb said, "As a member of the New York State Senate's Higher Education Committee and Educational Opportunity Program alum, I am proud to see the launch of the SUNY Educational Opportunity Program's Career Development Internship Program. This innovative program is truly a game-changer, offering students not only invaluable real-world experience but also the financial and personal support they need to succeed. I commend Governor Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Delgado, and Chancellor King for their forward-thinking vision, which equips students with the tools to reach their fullest potential. Thank you to the Senate Majority Leader for your support of this important initiative. Congratulations to Kalyiah Haynes and Janielis Rivera Bauzo, both of whom are students at SUNY Cortland, for being selected as part of the inaugural cohort. By providing students with meaningful internships and mentorships, we are not just preparing them for careers—we are investing in the future of New York State."

State Senator Robert Jackson said, "As a proud SUNY EOP alumnus, I carry firsthand the transformative power of this program. The EOP Career Development Internship Program is more than an opportunity—it's a bridge between dreams and reality, equipping students with the skills, support, and vision to thrive. By intertwining real-world experience with academic ambition, this program is nurturing a generation ready to lead, serve, and soar. This is the promise of EOP: turning potential into purpose and possibilities into progress."

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