Metro Detroit high school juniors and seniors looking for a rewarding paid summer internship are encouraged to apply by January 17, 2024

Bank of America is now accepting applications for the 2024 Student Leaders® program. This paid summer internship is an opportunity for metro Detroit students who have a passion for community engagement to connect with the tools and resources to make a positive difference.

Each year, the program connects more than 300 high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities across the United States to employment, skills development and service. Students Leaders receive first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with local nonprofits. They also travel to Washington, D.C. for the national Student Leaders Summit to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs.

Launched in 2004, Student Leaders has been part of Bank of America’s ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. The program helps prepare a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and work experience.

“At Bank of America, we recognize that early employment and community engagement experience for youth lead to new opportunities and success later in life,” said Matt Elliott, President, Bank of America Michigan. “We see our Student Leaders program as a win-win scenario, enhancing the students’ capabilities for future careers and encouraging their sense of purpose to better understand the world around them and give back.”

To become a Student Leader, students must be:

A high school junior or senior in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties;
Able to participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week, all while earning $17 per hour;
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship through the end of September 2024;
Able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. (July 22-27, 2024) with all expenses paid as part of their eight-week experience;
A student in good standing at their school;
Able to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school administrator. (Students should contact their recommender as soon as possible to provide them with the requirements listed at the end of the application. The letter and application must be submitted by the January 17 deadline or through the link by the end of the day on Thursday, January 18.)

Prospective Student Leaders can apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders