“I Can Achieve a Nursing Degree”

The ‘I Can Achieve a Degree in Nursing’ program is a mentorship initiative designed to provide scholars with one-on-one guidance and training from leading medical professionals in the Capital Region.

The ICAN program at Albany Leadership & Russell Sage will create a collaborative community mentorship model for our scholars to achieve a bachelor’s degree in nursing and employment as a registered nurse.

Who Can Apply to the Program?

Any student grade in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

When will the ICAN Program Run?

The ICAN program will run throughout the 2024-25 academic year, with students participating in one experience each month. Additionally, we will meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for 30-minute sessions on the high school campus.

What will the ICAN Program at ALCS Do?

This program matches our high school students with mentors from diverse backgrounds. It provides academic support to guide students through high school and a nursing degree.

Why Should I Join the ICAN Program?

The ICAN provides a specialized approach to an immersive educational experience in healthcare. We want students to be informed about professions in healthcare.

This program is designed to motivate and guide our scholars toward professional nursing careers, while also creating meaningful employment and professional experiences in diverse healthcare settings beyond graduation.

Sign-ups for the 2024-2025 cohort will begin in September 2024. If you are interested in being apart of ICAN, Please contact:

Ms. Brittany Peoples at bpeoples@albanyleadership.org

Ms. Erykah LaBad at elabad@abanyleadership.org