ILR High Road New York offers a breadth of undergraduate research and outreach opportunities through ILR’s extension offices in New York City, Buffalo, and Ithaca that aim to teach students practical methods for civic engagement, leadership through economic justice, evidence-based policy, and strategic development. The programs’ applied nature and practical relevance prepare students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens, and leaders in public service, business, and community activism. ILR has been a leader in community-engaged research, public outreach, and activism across New York State as well as nationally and internationally.
High Road Buffalo
Launched in 2009, the Original High Roads
Exploring engaged learning and applied research as Cornell students in Buffalo, NY
Cornell ILR’s extension history begins with Buffalo. Since 1946, ILR has played a vital role in the region, working in partnership with businesses, unions, government, education and community organizations to build an economy that works for all. High Road Fellowships were launched in 2009 as a new way to connect students with practitioners with local leaders who were driving change in the local economy.
High Road NYC
Launched Summer 2023
With a focus on climate, unemployment, migrant labor, neuro-diversity, primary and secondary education, and training for adults facing barriers to joining the workforce.
High Road New York experiences will focus on climate, unemployment, migrant labor, neuro-diversity, primary and secondary education, and training for adults facing barriers to joining the workforce.
2023 Fellows
The NYC High Road Summer 2023 pilot program launched in the summer of 2023 with 12 students working with nine NYC organizations.
As a collaborating Engaged College Initiative school, the ILR School partners with the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement to strengthen and expand existing and develop new and innovative community engaged learning opportunities for ILR students and for community members to share in prosperity.
