Gov. Hochul To Pay Certain New Yorkers $90K To Work

New York State will pay you a $90,000 salary to train for a leadership role. If you are a person who wants to make a difference and sees a future for yourself working in government, Governor Kathy Hochul has an opportunity for you. New York will pay you to train to be among the next generation of leaders in the state.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is accepting applications for the 2026-2028 class of the Empire State Fellows Program. It's an opportunity for New Yorkers who want to help shape the future of the state to train full-time in a two-year leadership training program. The program is designed to prepare them for careers as policymakers.

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Gov. Hochul said, “The Empire State Fellows Program has benefited all New Yorkers by attracting some of our brightest minds and leaders to public service. I encourage anyone passionate about carrying on this vital legacy to apply and build a career where you can truly make a difference.”

The new class will begin training in 2026. In addition to the $90,000 salary, the package includes a generous benefits package. Gov. Hochul is taking a positive stance on the government's role in our lives rather than demonizing the government. It's funny that certain people do not support government services until they or their families need them. Thankfully, leadership in NY is taking action to ensure the government serves the people and is here whenever we may need it.

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New Yorkers enrolled in the program will be paired with commissioners, deputy commissioners, or other high-level policymakers.

You can find more details about the program here.

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