Next Generation Leadership Corps

What is SU-NextGen?

•   This opportunity is a two-year leadership development program for students interested in building skills for a career in public service.

Part of a growing network of similar programs across the country powered by the Volcker Alliance Next Generation Service Corps, Syracuse University's program brings together cohorts of students to wrestle with the potent threats facing our democracy and work together to develop possible solutions.

Who is eligible to apply?

•   Syracuse University first-year student through juniors from any major.
•   Students from underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Who is the ideal student?

•   You want to serve as a catalyst for change in your community and nation.
•   You want to help solve some of society’s big challenges.
•   You are interested in a career in public/government or nonprofit service.
•   You want to become a leader.

NextGen student participants will be organized by topics of interest and will discuss complex historical and political movements, such as climate change, racial equity and housing. 

NextGen Connect, the portal available only to participating students, opens doors to job opportunities, internships and events that deepen students’ knowledge and skillsets and help forge durable professional connections.

What are the benefits?

•   Learn about public service values and practice community engagement.
•   Build practical, collaborative leadership skills and professional development in government, non-profit and joint-venture organizations.
•   Be part of the inaugural cohort of Syracuse University students—and future alumni—engaged in academic and service-learning leadership activities to serve our local communities.
•   Collaborate with fellow students on experiential-learning projects.
•   Network with students and alumni from 17 NextGen Service Corps programs across the United States.
•   Earn a digital badge upon completion.

Signature cohort events allow NextGen Leadership Corps members to build their networks, engage with new ideas and consider how others approach pressing social issues and cultural conversations.

Events include direct service, network building and social/cultural events. Many signature events are only open to NextGen Leadership Corps members and offer direct connections with notable community leaders, public policy practitioners and elected officials.