Impact Today.
Talent Tomorrow.
Not Your Typical Talent Pipeline
We connect employers with exceptional NYC educators eager to explore new career paths, enabling you to invest in homegrown talent while creating new avenues for meaningful community impact.
"Unlike other early talent models focusing on placing high school or college youth, C2C specializes in tapping into the unique skills and passion of NYC Educators to benefit NYC employers as a viable talent pipeline."
Educators selected for C2C are...
Mission-Driven Enthusiasts: Professionals who aren’t just looking for a summer job, but have a deep-seated passion for your specific industry, business model, or social mission.
Commited to Upskilling: Highly motivated learners who are eager to "upskill" by immersing themselves in the industry’s latest tools, trends, and workplace cultures.
Mentors: Talent developers who don't just supervise youth, but actively coach them in the "soft skills" (etiquette, grit, collaboration) that your business values most.
Vetted Professional: Experienced NYC educators who have undergone a rigorous selection process to ensure they possess the grit, professionalism, and fit to thrive in their placement.
Turn Social Impact Into Value.
Assess & Recruit a Passionate Educators: Work closely with a mission-driven educator and assess their potential contribution to your company before deciding to hire them in a full- or part-time role
Scale Community Impact - Use the C2C to move beyond ad-hoc volunteerism to a cohesive, multi-year education partnership aligned to your corporate responsibility priorities.
Stronger Community Presence - Deepen your organization’s commitment to NYC youth through a sustained, educator-led residency that builds your organization’s visibility and leadership in the community..
Target Employee Engagement & Retention- Employees who participate in mentoring or program collaboration often report stronger connection to company mission and values. C2C offers structured opportunities for staff to grow as leaders while making tangible community impact.
Nominal Cost, Real Value - C2C is structured to operate at no cost to employer partners. Your organization gains access to educator expertise, community engagement opportunities, and workforce pipeline development without adding financial burden to your operating budget.
Partner With Purpose
Two Years. Deeper Impact. Stronger Pipeline.
The C2C is a structured, two-year engagement that embeds elite NYC educators within your organization to drive innovation.
In Year One, your educator lead immerses themselves in your culture, co-designing and managing a high-impact summer youth program that aligns with your business goals.
In Year Two, the partnership matures as the educator refines the curriculum and strengthens the program's operational success.
The C2C Program isn't just a summer internship; it’s a two-year cycle of mutual growth.
Investment = $0
Invest in talent at no cost
All expenses, including educator stipends, training, and intern materials, are fully covered.
Dedicated Program Support
Seamless Matching Process
Develop in-house talent and pipelines
Program Coordination (Educator/Youth Placement, Onboarding & Management)
Educator-Developed Industry Projects
Enhance your employer brand and social impact
Commitment = 2YR
Commitment to Growth
A two-year commitment ensures a strong foundation to drives deeper impact through sustained relationships and enhanced collaboration.
Criteria
Committed to a double bottom line (social and financial impact) and interested in exploring innovative approaches to talent development.
Offers an in-person work environment with at least 3+ days of on-site presence per week.
Committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where learning is celebrated and valued.
Passionate about supporting youth in their career journeys and investing in early talent pipelines.
Committed to making a positive impact on the greater NYC community and investing in the next generation of New Yorkers.
Lean how C2C supports a unique approach to developing tallent pipelines
Let's connect to explore how C2C can advance your organizational priorities.
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