2023-04-28 03:13:22
NEW YORK — On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the City University of New York (CUNY) celebrated an internship program partnership that connects CUNY students from all 25 campuses with paid internship opportunities. at the MTA at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The program unites the nation’s largest transportation network with the nation’s largest urban public university to leverage each other’s initiatives while supporting equity, diversity, and social mobility. The program received 16,216 applications for just 150 slots in its first year, last summer.
“I have always believed that the MTA and other New York institutions should focus on attracting talent from incredible public schools and universities,” said MTA President and CEO Janno Lieber. “When I took over as president, this partnership with CUNY was one of my first initiatives, and I’m excited about how it worked out.”
In early April, 128 positions were listed for the approximately eight-week, full-time summer program. A second application period opens in the fall for part-time.
In some cases, students who participate in full-time positions during the summer may transition to part-time status once the school year begins. Students who work full time are eligible for benefits, including medical, through the CUNY Research Foundation.
There are currently 84 interns completing their internship at the MTA, marking the first full year of the program.
“CUNY is pleased to partner with the MTA on this internship program, which provides our students with the opportunity to explore pathways through the vast network of the MTA,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “These impactful, paid internships allow students to learn meaningful skills and gain the real-world experience the job market requires. Both CUNY and the MTA are part of the fabric of New York City, and we’re proud to support the city’s workforce as we give our students the tools they need to focus on their studies and connect their studies to their future careers. ”.
Internships are available at all MTA agencies: NYC Transit Subways, Buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, Construction & Development, and Bridges and Tunnel with openings in fields such as legal, finance, architecture, technology, project management , environmental sciences, engineering, real estate, station operations, security, transportation, and communications.
CUNY’s broad reach with colleges in every borough and a broad portfolio of programs provide the MTA with a diverse pool of talent to choose from, while giving New York City students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience. with the largest transportation network in North America, serving a population of more than 15.3 million. The initiative is funded by the MTA and students are employed through the CUNY Research Foundation.
For more information on CUNY internship opportunities, click here.
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