Neighborhood Leadership Program 2025 (Summer Session) Application

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Thank you for your interest and time in applying to the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NL)! If you have any questions about NL or this application, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Program Director, David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 11:59 PM*
Applicants will be notified by April 23rd, 2025. 

*If you are still interested in applying, but are concerned with meeting the deadline, please reach out to David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.
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Candidate Information

Each year, the NL Program summer session accepts professionals who are leading commercial and community revitalization efforts in their neighborhoods—for example, working in a Business Improvement District, Merchant Association, local development corporation, Chamber of Commerce, community boards, or other organizations. Selected participants reflect the demographics of New York City, with at least half serving low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Applicants should be prepared for an immersive, group-structured experience in commercial revitalization strategies and leadership development exploration. Ideal Applicants:

  • Professionals focused on commercial revitalization or community efforts to address issues across New York City neighborhoods
  • Experienced individuals leading change on behalf of their organization or community around commercial revitalization
  • Passion for developing new leadership skills related to problem-solving in New York
  • Interest in joining the Coro community and Neighborhood Leadership alumni network

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Neighborhood Leadership's Summer Program will run from June to Septmember. The schedule amounts to 13 days of in-person training including (1) program orientation and (2) opening retreat sessions, (5) leadership sessions, (4) strategy sessions, optional Coro community events, which includes a end-of-program presentation showcase and graduation. Due to the experiential nature of our training and the importance cohort-based learning, a commitment to attend all program sessions is preferred. 


Due to known or unexpected circumstances, we understand that participants may need to miss a session. A total of 2 absences are possible with no more than 1 absence for a strategy session and no more than 1 absence for a leadership session. Absences exceeding this could result in your withdrawal from the program.

Please note that full participation/attendance in the Opening Retreat on June 12th and 13th and the Showcase/Graduation on September 16th, 2025 is required. The program calendar can be found on our website.

If you have any questions about this commitment, please reach out to David Rivera at David@coro.nyc.
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