Imagine your classroom becoming your launchpad for new skills, new experiences or a new career?
C2C offers a personalized approach to professional development, empowering educators to take control of their career paths. Through mentorship, networking opportunities, and real-world experiences, C2C helps educators achieve their goals and make a positive impact on their school communities.
Stalled Careers, Ignited Potential
Are you an educator who feels their career has reached a plateau? Are you an educator seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth?
C2C offers a unique opportunity to acquire new skills, network with industry professionals, and explore new career paths, reigniting your professional aspirations.
Investing in Your Growth, Without Breaking the Bank or Schedule
Are you an educator seeking high-quality professional development without sacrificing your time or budget? Do you wish there was a more affordable and efficient way to enhance your professional skills?
C2C offers a cost-effective alternative, providing high-quality professional development opportunities without sacrificing your time or budget.
Your Career, Your Path
Are you an educator who feels uncertain about your future career path? Are you seeking personalized support and guidance on your career path?
C2C provides a personalized approach, connecting educators with mentors and peers who can offer guidance and support, tailored to your individual needs.
“Teachers looking to progress professionally often have to become school or district administrators, or even leave education altogether. The rare opportunities for teachers to gain increased recognition, authority, and compensation while staying in the classroom are often tied to experience or degree attainment, instead of demonstrable, on-the-job skills.”
New America Report (Source)
How It Works
C2C provides a pathway for educators to gain hands-on experiences and develop their careers beyond the classroom.
Step 1
Application Process
To ensure optimal matching, educators are encouraged to share their dream careers or desired employers during the application process helping to help ensure they are matched with opportunities that align with their passions and interests.
Step 2
Matching Educators with Employers
We paired eductors with NYC employers based on shared interests. A final call ensures alignment and establishes a foundation for meaningful collaboration.
Step 3
Workplace Visits and Planning
During winter or spring breaks, educators visit workplaces to meet teams, explore culture, and understand projects. These visits help shape their summer roles.
Step 4
Collaborative Planning
The educator cohort collaborates in group sessions to design cohesive, innovative summer internship plans tailored to employer and educator goals.
Step 5
Youth Recruitment and Selection
In April, educators recruit students from their schools with aligned interests, ensuring a strong connection between student passions and the summer experience.
Step 6
Summer Experience
In July, the summer program commences with educators and students embarking on impactful on-site experiences, collaborating with employer partners on real-world projects.
Step 7
Monthly Summer PLC
Educators meet monthly to share insights and foster professional growth, supporting career exploration and collaborative learning.
Step 8
Exploring Career Opportunities
Educators are encouraged to consider next steps, including exploring full-time opportunities with their host employer, pursuing roles within the industry, or integrating their experiences back into their classroom practice.
Educator Commitment
C2C offers educators a unique opportunity to invest in their professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the next generation. This program provides access to industry experts, real-world learning experiences, and the chance to explore new career paths, all at no cost.
$0
Investment
Experience a fellowship-level program, including real-world learning and access to industry experts, at no cost while maintaining your teaching career.
No-cost career exploration
Explore careers aligned with your passions
Gain access to industry professionals
Real-world learning experiences
Skill development and professional growth
2 Year
Commitment
Deepen your learning, professional network and impact
High School Educator
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
"Effective" or "Highly Effective" teacher rating
Demonstrated commitment to student success
NYC Based
Founder
Ready to explore a new industry and accelerate career growth?
Let's connect to explore how C2C can support you vision in the classroom and beyond.