Mary Lanning Workforce
Development Program

Since 2012, the Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. (IFNY) has supported the Mary Lanning Workforce Development Program through generous financial contributions from the IFNY Board, IFNY members, and friends, along with additional support through hosting.

Hope Ignites New York (formerly Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York) selects a group of high school students from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School to participate in the summer program. Hope Ignites New York is an academic achievement and scholarship nonprofit program based in Brooklyn, NY.

Students spend a day with a sponsoring member company or firm, gaining exposure to industry operations and learning about the business from the ground up. Through this experience, they discover the wide range of opportunities available within the global insurance and financial services sector. Participation in the Program provides meaningful exposure and serves as a strong incentive as these scholars pursue their academic and career goals.

Hope Ignites New York supports motivated high school students in overcoming disadvantaged backgrounds, with the goal of graduating young people who are physically, emotionally, and academically prepared for post-secondary education and productive lives. The program aims to break barriers and develop community-minded leaders.

The fundraising goal is to help defray the cost of administering the program and to support the tuition expenses of each of the interns at Hope Ignites New York.

To donate directly to the Mary Lanning Workforce Development Program, please visit: https://hopeignitesnewyork.org/donate/

When making your contribution, please specify “IFNY Intern Program.” This ensures that your donation directly supports the program that develops tomorrow’s leaders.

With your help, we can continue to make the Mary Lanning Workforce Development Program a success.

*The IFNY Board does not administer, manage, or oversee the Mary Lanning Workforce Development Program. The program operates independently from IFNY’s governance and day-to-day activities. IFNY’s involvement is limited to providing support through fundraising efforts. IFNY does not provide operational guidance, program direction, or advisory oversight for the Program.