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CUNY LEADS (Linking Employment, Academics and Disability Services)
Meet with a LEADS advisor to connect your academic plan, access needs, and career goals. Get support with major exploration, career readiness, resumes, interviews, internships, and job search strategy.
What is CUNY LEADS?
CUNY LEADS is a no cost, campus-based program that advances access, equity, and career readiness for CUNY students with disabilities.
LEADS integrates academic advising, accessibility services, and career development so students can move from enrollment to employment with clear direction and coordinated support.
LEADS staff collaborate with campus partners, community agencies, and employers to remove barriers and build inclusive pathways to careers.
How LEADS Supports You
Your LEADS advisor provides individualized, student-centered support aligned with national standards for student development, career readiness, and disability access:
- Academic advising aligned with career pathways
- Career exploration connected to interests, identity, and strengths
- Resume development and interview preparation using career readiness competencies
- Internship and employment support with employer engagement
- Self-advocacy, communication, and workplace navigation skills
- Guidance on disclosing disability and requesting accommodations in academic and workplace settings
Who Can Participate?
You may be eligible if you are a Hostos Community College student with a documented disability.
To begin, contact the Accessibility Resource Center on your campus and request a meeting with the LEADS advisor.
Ms. Simone Sylvester, CUNY LEADS Specialist
ssylvester@hostos.cuny.edu
(718) 518-4467
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