Our mission is to inspire career exploration, fuel educator development, and contribute to the career journeys of NYC’s youth through meaningful partnerships and real-world experiences.
Vision for Impact
Connecting educators and employers, inspiring youth, and driving innovation.
40+
Employer Partners Invested in Talent Development and Innovation.
50+
Educators Passionate to Exploring New Horizons.
200+
NYC Youth Eager to Gain Real-World Experience
~120+
Hours avg. of Real-World Learning per participant
1 in 2
Educators Hired by Employers Launching into New Careers.
+95%
of Youth indicate value that experience informed post-secondary vision.
The C2C Model
What Sets Us Apart
Below we highlight how our model differs from other NYC internship programs and career professional learning experiences.
For Educators
Unique Focus: Unlike other programs, we prioritizes educator career exploration and development.
Educator Empowerment: We empower educators to explore new career paths and gain valuable industry experience.
Career Exploration: We offer a unique platform for educators to explore careers beyond the classroom.
Affordable & Impactful: We provide access to professional development experiences at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs.
Peer Support: We convene a cohort of educators to support each other in their career exploration journey.
Corporate Impact: We integrating educator talent development with impactful youth internships, creating a low-lift, high-impact solution for employers seeking to advance corporate impact goals.
For Employers
Alternative Talent Acquisition: We offer employers an innovative talent acquisition model with a focus on experienced professionals.
Passion-Driven Matching: We specializes in aligning educator passions with employer needs for optimal outcomes.
Streamlined Process: We simplify the entire experience, from finding and onboarding exceptional educators to delivering streamlined program management of your summer youth interns
For Youth
Personalized Learning: We support educators in creating high-quality summer internships that are tailored to individual interests and career goals of youth.
Mentorship and Guidance: Youth benefit from mentorship opportunities with both educators and industry professionals.
Team-Based Approach: We fosters a collaborative environment where educators, students, and employers work together as a team.
Our Process
By matching exceptional educators with purpose-driven organizations, C2C fosters partnerships that create impact, launch innovative talent pipelines and create valuable summer experiences for NYC youth.
What Sets C2C Apart
Below we highlight how our model differs from other NYC internship programs and career professional learning experiences.
For Educators
Unique Focus: Unlike other programs, we prioritizes educator career exploration and development.
Educator Empowerment: We empower educators to explore new career paths and gain valuable industry experience.
Career Exploration: We offer a unique platform for educators to explore careers beyond the classroom.
Affordable & Impactful: We provide access to professional development experiences at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs.
Peer Support: We convene a cohort of educators to support each other in their career exploration journey.
Corporate Impact: We integrating educator talent development with impactful youth internships, creating a low-lift, high-impact solution for employers seeking to advance corporate impact goals.
For Employers
Alternative Talent Acquisition: We offer employers an innovative talent acquisition model with a focus on experienced professionals.
Passion-Driven Matching: We specializes in aligning educator passions with employer needs for optimal outcomes.
Streamlined Process: We simplify the entire experience, from finding and onboarding exceptional educators to delivering streamlined program management of your summer youth interns
For Youth
Personalized Learning: We support educators in creating high-quality summer internships that are tailored to individual interests and career goals of youth.
Mentorship and Guidance: Youth benefit from mentorship opportunities with both educators and industry professionals.
Team-Based Approach: We fosters a collaborative environment where educators, students, and employers work together as a team.