A BETTER TOMORROW
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Our Causes
Programs designed to open doors, build skills, and create real
opportunities for youths.
WHAT WE DO
Everyone Deserves a Mentor. We Make That Happen.
A Better Tomorrow (ABT) prepares motivated high school and college students to convert summer work into lasting academic and career advantage. Our Summer Program combines intensive employer partnerships, curated job-shadowing, and business-insight lunches.
In addition to our summer offerings, ABT now delivers year-round, practice-focused supports that expand the pipeline into competitive internships and improve outcomes.
OUR IMPACT
How ABT Creates Impact
ABT delivers practice-focused programs throughout the year that prepare students for competitive internships and real workplace environments.
From application coaching and professional readiness training to job shadowing and employer engagement, our model ensures students enter internships prepared and employers receive motivated, skilled interns.
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PARTNERSHIP
Why Partner with ABT
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High-leverage youth workforce development
ABT focuses on students seeking competitive, career-aligned summer internships (NYC SYEP Ladders for Leaders) and students who benefit from curated on-ramps to college majors and careers.
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Year-round pipeline and readiness
ABT’s seasonal boot camps (the fall/winter NYC SYEP L4L Application Boot Camp and the spring Pre-Professional Summer Work Readiness Boot Camp) create a reliable, equity-focused pipeline into Ladders for Leaders and other high-quality internships. By supporting application completion, interview readiness, and on-the-job behavior and digital skills before placements begin, donors help convert short-term summer work into durable college and career advantage.
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Track record of results
In the second year of operation, ABT’s NYC SYEP Ladders for Leaders Application Boot Camp had a 150% increase in workshops, 153% increase in applications submitted, and a 525% increase in Acceptances/Applications Under Further Review or Waitlisted
GET INVOLVED
Programs You Can Support
These initiatives provide mentorship, career exposure, and real-world preparation that help high school juniors and seniors explore professional paths and access meaningful internship opportunities.
Summer Service
ABT NYC SYEP Ladders for Leaders (L4L) Internship
A fully supported internship package for students accepted to the NYC SYEP Ladders for Leaders program.
Fall & Winter
NYC SYEP (L4L) Application Boot Camp Fall & Winter Service
Where program participants are coached to submit a competitive summer internship application
Summer Service
PRE-PROFESSIONAL SUMMER WORK READINESS BOOT CAMP
Where program participants prepare for impactful and meaningful summer work or career exposure opportunities
Summer Service
JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM PROGRAM
Where corporate partners deliver on-site exposure and guided reflection
Summer Service
BUSINESS INSIGHTS LUNCH PROGRAM
Where senior industry leaders host a moderated lunch discussion
FREELANCER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Where students are mentored through and paid to complete freelance projects
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