Up's Kennedy Fellows Program provides scholarships and career mentoring to exemplary workers who are enrolled at a CUNY or SUNY school. They receive career mentoring from college faculty and agency professionals. They commit to several years of study to complete degrees in fields such as special education, psychology and social work.
Fellows reflect the composition of the frontline workforce in New York.
Three quarters are women. One-half of the Kennedy Fellows have already graduated with baccalaureate or master's degrees. Many of them have received significant promotions to positions such as teachers, social workers, rehabilitation counselors, residence managers, recreation therapists and agency administrators. One quarter have completed credited certificates or associate's degrees. Many of these individuals have also received promotions to positions such as education associates, assistant resident managers, case managers and program supervisors.