NYS launches Empire State Service Corps for SUNY students [Video]

NEW YORK (WKBW) — Starting this Fall, some SUNY students will have the opportunity to serve their community through a special internship.

Applications are now open for the state’s Empire State Service Corps Program.

The program lets students take part in a paid community service internship on campus or in the community.

The work they’ll be doing will also tie into areas like peer mental health, civic engagement, and sustainability.

7 News Senior Reporter Michael Wooten spoke with SUNY Chancellor John King on Voices on Tuesday.

King says taking part in this internship can impact career choices.

“For me, I started out in college volunteering in after school or summer programs and ended up becoming a teacher and principal in the same community where I have served,” King said. “It can shape your whole life.”

Other state leaders say this program can help them invest in future generations.

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