Breakthrough New York
Education Administration ProgramsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Breakthrough New York is a mid-sized nonprofit operating in the education administration sector, focused on helping students from low-income backgrounds complete college and pursue meaningful careers. The program begins in middle school, offering academic preparation, guidance, and mentoring to access competitive high schools; in high school, students receive skill development, help with college applications, and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare them for admission to and success in selective four-year colleges. The organization uses a near-peer mentorship approach, recruiting college students as teaching fellows and mentors to support scholars across roughly a decade of study. Based in New York City, the organization serves as an intermediary that supports students through college to graduation and career readiness. In 2023, Breakthrough New York announced additions to its Board of Directors, reflecting ongoing governance updates, with appointees including Jennifer Coyle and Gregory Gale.