Health and Opportunity Leadership Institute

HOLI Student Programs

Committed to provide students different pathways of engagement to meet their individual needs & interests.

How can I get involved with HOLI?

Students can engage with HOLI through our Ignite or Impact Track.

The Ignite track is designed for students who seek flexibility in how they engage with HOLI offerings.

The Impact Track is designed for students who want to commit to a more intensive and structured program.

Read below to learn more about the eligibility, expectations and benefits of each track.

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Ignite Track

HOLI’s Ignite students can choose how they participate and can opt into opportunities at any time based on their interests and availability.

Benefits:

Network with accomplished health leaders from across the globe
Gain access to a virtual hub of information covering topics relating to society’s most pressing health challenges
Develop relationships with other CUNY students interested in health equity and access
Build your capabilities as a health advocate and deepen your leadership skills
Tailor your engagement to the opportunities that interest you most – at your own pace! You can still switch to the Impact track at a later time.

Eligibility: Open to all CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels.

Opportunities: Ignite students can participate in the following ways:

Attend HOLI-sponsored events, such as guest speaker series events and partner site visits
Explore opportunities posted in our newsletter, including internships, conferences, and leadership development
Engage with HOLI’s knowledge ecosystem & seek advice on relevant course offerings e.g. the Health Justice minor

Impact Track

HOLI’s Impact Scholars will design their participation to include relevant academic coursework, leadership development, and experiential learning.

Benefits:

In addition to all the benefits in the Ignite track you will also be able to:

Apply for funding opportunities to participate in unpaid internships

Be placed as a student intern within a HOLI partner organization

Get paired with professionals across various fields for 1 to 1 mentorship

Receive priority for other specialized opportunities such as attending conferences and completing health trainings

Be recognized as an Impact Scholar with a certificate and HOLI swag at the time of graduation, upon successful completion of all track requirements

Eligibility: Open to all CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels. Students must have at least two semesters remaining, before their intended graduation, at the time of signing up.

Requirements: Impact Scholars are expected to:

Complete at least one credit-bearing course related to health at your home, or another, CUNY campus. If enrolled at CCNY, you must complete at least one course in the Health Justice minor (e.g. “Leadership in Health Equity” by Professor Dave Chokshi is recommended and taught in Fall & Spring terms)
Attend at least one HOLI event each semester, for a minimum of two semesters (e.g. guest speaker series, webinar, leadership workshop, partner site visit, alumni social, program feedback session etc.)
Participate in any two professional development opportunities from the following list*:
- Complete a self-identified or HOLI-sponsored Fall, Spring or Summer internship
- Engage in 1 to 1 mentoring from a professional or a formal mentorship program
- Participate in a health-focused project through a Tiger Team with HOLI Fellows
- Complete a health related training or certificate program
- Share your health knowledge and experience by presenting at a conference/symposium or writing an article/blog post for the HOLI newsletter

Track Comparison

IGNITE Track

Overview: A flexible option for students who want to explore and decide how they want to engage in HOLI’s offerings.

Eligibility:

All CUNY undergraduate and graduate students, across all majors and class levels, can participate.

Benefits:

Learn about society’s most pressing health challenges, network with professionals, build relationships with fellow CUNY students interested in health equity, and develop skills as a health advocate – while tailoring your experience to your busy schedule!

Expectations:

No formal commitment and participation is self- guided. Students can attend HOLI events, our online information hub, pursue opportunities shared in the newsletter, take relevant courses, and engage with the online HOLI knowledge ecosystem

IMPACT Track

Overview: A semi-structured pathway for students ready to deepen their experience and develop as health leaders.

Eligibility:

Open to CUNY undergraduate and graduate students in all majors who have at least two terms remaining before graduation.

Benefits:

Access funding for unpaid internships, internship placements with HOLI partners, personalized mentorship from accomplished leaders, priority access to conferences and trainings, and be recognized as an Impact Scholar with HOLI swag and a certificate after completing requirements!

Expectations:

Complete at least five engagement points, including one health-based course, one HOLI event per term for at least two terms, and two additional activities such as: participating in a Tiger Team, engaging in a mentorship program, doing an internship, writing for the HOLI newsletter, presenting at a conference, or completing a health training etc