CATS Applications 2026

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College Age Ti Staff

Members of the College Age TI Staff (CATS) are a vital part of the success of the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute. CATS are individuals who are ages 18-22 and have graduated High School by the time of the Summer Leadership Conference (SLC). CATS may or may not have attended a Teen Institute program in the past and serve as leaders and role models for current participants. CATS undergo an extensive interview, application, and training process to make them into the TI experts they are. So much of the success of LMTI depends on volunteer staff – including our college-age volunteers! Each year we select individuals from throughout the state to serve as CATS. Please note – Not every CATS member is the same! New Jersey is diverse and our CATS reflects that diversity. We look for a mix of individuals who are both “in front of the scenes” and “behind the scenes” individuals. If you’ve enjoyed your previous experiences at TI and/or are looking for an advanced leadership role, we hope you will consider applying to be a member of the CATS.

Kitten Clause (Claws): Those who have graduated high school but are not a year out from school at this time, previously would have to wait until the next year to apply. Now we are accepting Kitty CATS! College-aged individuals who will have graduated high school by the time of the conference are all welcome to apply! If you are not a year out from school – you MUST have attended an LMTI Leadership Conference previously.

For any questions or concerns with applications, please reach out to Kira Chontow (KChontow@pipnj.org). 

Training Dates

  • May 30th from 10-4 in person (150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
  • June 27th from 10-4 in person (150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
  • July 11th from 10-4 in person (150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
  • August 8th from 10-4 in person (150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094)

 

Step 1: Online Application

Fill out your online application by Tuesday, March 15th @ 11:59pm.

Application form consists of inputting your personal information, answering essay questions, and sharing proffessional references.

CATS Application

Step 2: Interview

Based off of the availability you share in your application form, one of our interviewers will reach out to schedule a virtual interview with you!

    Step 3: Celebrate

    After the above are complete, celebrate your job well done and wait for decision letters to be sent out!

    Again, if there are any questions or concerns, you can reach out to Kira Chontow (KChontow@pipnj.org). 

      Kira Chontow

      Kira Chontow

      Assistant Director of Innovative Programming

      KChontow@pipnj.org