• Ready. Set. Goal! 2025 Application

    Ready. Set. Goal! 2025 Application

    City of Albany - Office of Audit & Control

  • Program Overview

    Ready. Set. Goal! is a youth program hosted by the Office of Audit and Control. The goal of this program is to link youth in the City of Albany to economic opportunities and in turn build a pipeline of highly qualified young talent that will shape our community’s economic future. Cooperative economics and personal and professional goal setting serve as the foundation of this initiative. Ready. Set. Goal! incorporates workshops, field experiences, and networking opportunities with local business leaders to foster an environment for career exploration, critical thinking, and skills building.

    Program Dates

    Ready. Set. Goal! will be held Monday, August 11, 2025 through Friday, August 15, 2025.

    Examples of Featured Workshop Topics Include:
    College Preparation
    Professional Etiquette
    Money Management
    Career Readiness
    Entrepreneurship

    Participant Eligibility:

    In order to be eligible, applicants must be:

    Entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at the start of the 2025-2026 Academic Year and a City of Albany resident.

    Deadline to Apply

    All completed applications including supplemental questions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025. 

    Program Contact

    Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance into the program. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Administrative Assistant, Imani Ibrahim at iibrahim@albanyny.gov or 518-434-5023.

    • Applicant Information 
    • School Information 
    • Grade*
    • Demographic Information 
    • Date of Birth*
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    • Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)*
    • Dietary Restrictions 
    • Parent/Guardian Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Emergency Contact Information 

    • I,  {name96} give permission for my child, {name} to take part in the Office of Audit and Control's Ready.Set. Goal! youth program.

    • Date*
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    • Supplemental Questions 

    • NOTE: The following questions must be answered by the applicant.
      Parents and teachers may only assist.

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