Info Session: Leadership Fellow Program at Port Authority of NY & NJ
Join Eric Glover, Campus Recruiting Manager, and learn more about the Leadership Fellow Program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey!The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program open to students who are receiving a graduate-level degree between December 2024 and June 2025. Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to rotate through four different business functions: staff/support department, line department, finance, and facility operations. Rotations provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiential learning that include activities such as: leading multifaceted projects; working with internal and external stakeholders; adapting a continuous improvement and innovation mindset; and immersing in teamwork in each rotation. The Leadership Fellow Program includes a variety of professional development programs such as career coaching, mentoring, specialized training, networking sessions, and facility tours. The program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen with a strong focus on new skill development and knowledge of The Port Authority as a whole. The breadth and depth of experiences within the program are critical in preparing Fellows to become future leaders of The Port Authority.Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees and receive a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout The Port Authority. As of 2024, there are over 100 program alumni working at the agency across departments like: Aviation; Comptroller; Continuous Improvement; Engineering; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Financial Planning; Human Resources; Operations Services; Management & Budget; PATH; Planning & Regional Development; Port; Procurement; Project Management; Security Operations & Programs; Sustainability; Tunnels Bridges & Terminals; World Trade Center; and more. After graduating from the program, Fellows go on to work in areas such as: business performance/planning; customer experience; finance; operations; policy; process improvement; project/program management; sustainability; data; procurement; technology; and more.The 2025 cohort is expected to start in the beginning of July 2025.