Make an impact at your business! Join more than 500 of our employer partners in nearly 20 industry sectors across our city, offering life-changing career opportunities to New York City students.
Partnering with Futures and Options is good for your business, good for the future.
We are committed to supporting all of our employer partners in designing meaningful internships experiences, including partners with remote or hybrid work models. Check out our report, Best Practices for Supporting Youth in the New World of Work, for more recommendations on mentoring high school interns in remote environments.
I view the relationship—supervisor to intern—as extremely symbiotic. We get a fresh perspective and they get hands-on experience, build confidence, and have a project to show at the end. The world works better when you encourage people to be problem-solving and take ownership.”
Inspire and connect with students by hosting a field trip, being a mock interviewer, or judging student business pitches.
Share Your Skills
Futures and Options will work with you to create skills-based workshops and opportunities for you and your team to share your real-world insights and expertise with our students.
of our employer partners would rehire a Futures and Options intern
141
unique employer partners across more than 16 industry sectors last year
366
corporate volunteers in FY23
Our partners represent more than 16 industries across the city of New York.
Arts and Culture
Fashion Design and Textiles
Media and Entertainment
Social Services
Communications
Financial Services
Professional and Business Services
Technology
Community Development
Food and Beverage Production
Public Administration
Youth Services
Education
Healthcare
Retail
To learn more about our work with Employer Partners, contact our Program Manager, Employer Partnerships, Jean Bucaria at jbucaria@futuresandoptions.org or call (212) 601-0002.
