LINKING EMPLOYMENT ACADEMICS & DISABILITY SERVICES
CUNY LEADS Program
CUNY LEADS is a program established to facilitate successful academic and career outcomes
for students with disabilities who are enrolled in CUNY programs.
LEADS is available on all CUNY campuses. Each campus has a LEADS Counselor that collaborates with campus departments, agencies and businesses to provide career guidance and support to students.
This program is FREE for all eligible CUNY students.
ELIGIBILITY
- Any student with a documented disability enrolled in a CUNY program is eligible for participation in CUNY LEADS
*While it is preferred that the student is registered with Access-Ability Services, it is not required for participation in CUNY LEADS. However, the student must present documentation of disability to the LEADS Counselor. All documents & information will be kept confidential
SERVICES
- Academic Counseling and Goal Setting for Majors, Career Exploration, or Transition to a 4 year school
- Career Counseling & Life Planning, Exploration and Development
- Job Search Skills and Assistance including: Resume and Cover Letter Review and Editing, Mock Interviewing, Interview Follow Up, and Soft Skills Training
- Internship Exploration
- Referrals for Tutoring, Scholastic and Health Service Supports, Benefits & Entitlements
- Counseling regarding ADA/504 Modifications and Disclosure
- Self-Advocacy Skills
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Students must submit appropriate medical, educational or psychological documentation regarding their disability
- Students are responsible for completing the appropriate documentation to determine eligibility for the program as provided by the LEADS Counselor
- Students should be prepared to explore career goals
- Students must meet with the advisor on an ongoing basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nicholas Giampetruzzi, LMHC, NCC
LEADS Advisor/Counselor
Office Hours: By Appointment
LEADS Office, Room D222
Tel.: 718-368-5161
Fax: 718-368-4782
Nicholas.Giampetruzzi@kbcc.cuny.edu
www.facebook.com/kingsborough.leads
RESOURCES
LEADS partners with the following KCC offices to promote student success:
Access-Ability Services
Room D-205, 718-368-5175
Access-Ability
Career Development, Transfer, New Start & Internship Opportunities
Room C-102, 718-368-5115
Career
Counseling & Health Services
Room D-102, 718-368-5975
Counseling Services
Access Resource Center
Room V231, 718-368-5411
Access Resource Center
TRiO Student Support Services
Room D-205, 718-368-5175
Trio Student Support
LEADS also partners with NYSED Office of ACCES-VR
55 Hanson Place, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-722-6700
www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/brooklyn/home