On Monday, May 23, the Joseph A. Forgione Development School for Youth (DSY) graduated 91 students from its two 2005 Spring semester classes. This summer, those students will be among the 162 DSY graduates and alumni being placed in paid internships at 62 different leading corporations in New York City.

The Spring 2005 New Jersey DSY graduating class.

During the past two semesters, the DSY has welcomed 16 new volunteer Program Associates to its faculty.  These corporate professionals, trained by DSY Co-Directors Dr. Lenora B. Fulani and Pamela A. Lewis, help the young people learn the proper posture and approach necessary to get a job and function in the professional world. They also act as adjunct programming directors, helping to create a positive, growthful experience in both the classroom and the workplace.

If you are interested in becoming a Program Associate, or if you know a young person between the ages of 16-21 who is interested in attending the DSY, please contact DSY program manager, Cecilia Salvatierra at 212-941-9400 x323 or via email at CSalvatierra@allstars.org.