The SOAR Experiential Learning Program at LaGuardia Community College is a pipeline program that connects students with paid internship opportunities in various sectors, including community-based organizations, government agencies, and private companies. The program aims to provide students with hands-on experience, skills, and knowledge in their field of study. It is open to students of all majors who meet the eligibility criteria, which includes being enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits for the relevant semester, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5, and having a minimum of 15 credits. The program offers a paid internship opportunity, with the hourly rate of $20, and typically involves 10-12 hours of work per week.
The Fall 2024 SOAR application is now open and available for students to begin applying.
- SOAR Internship Program:
- Fall Session I (October-December)
- 10 hours a week, 12 weeks, 120 hours in total $2,000 stipend
- Funded by the LaGuardia Community College Foundation
- Elmezzi Career Fellows Program
- Fall Session I and II (October-February)
- 10 hours a week, 12 weeks, 120 hours in total $16.50 an hour
- Funded by the Elmezzi Foundation, only students who live in Queens County are eligible
Student Eligibility Criteria
- All majors
- Enrolled for a minimum of 6 academic credits for Fall 2024, Session I and II
- 2.5 GPA and higher
- A minimum of 15 accumulative credits
Faculty and staff interested in learning more about the SOAR Experiential Learning, we invite you to attend an information session on: Thursday, May 9, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM or Wednesday, May 22, 2024: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/SOARFacultystafff24
For students to apply for a Fall SOAR internship, they must complete the following steps:
- Attend one of the SOAR Information Sessions (strongly recommended but optional):
- Monday, April 29: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- Thursday, May 9: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 21: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Tuesday, June 4: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Thursday, June 13: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Wednesday, June 26: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- RSVP to attend an information session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcOyopjwjE9d9VNyN1IJo1ZUXxg-l-olm
- Complete the SOAR Program application: https://tinyurl.com/FallSOAR2024 by Thursday, June 27, 2024
