CONNECTION
TO
CAREERS
Turning Summer into a Launchpad for
Talent, Learning, and Opportunity
What We Do
We match exceptional educators with purpose-driven employers for impactful summer experiences that redefine career exploration, reimagine talent acquisition, and reshape corporate impact.
How We Work
"Not Your Typical Summer Experience"
It starts with mutually beneficial partnerships between purpose-driven employers and passionate educators.
Educators are matched with employers to design meaningful and innovative summer experiences for themselves and specially selected students.
Through a collaborative model, educators manage and facilitate summer experiences, enabling employers to contribute to youth development while focusing on their core business objectives.
Employers engage talented educators and inspiring youth, offering valuable real-world learning opportunities while exploring potential talent acquisition avenues.
Educators & NYC Youth gain valuable career exploration, industry experience, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the organization's success.
Vision for Impact
By 2030 we are committed to cultivating a powerful ecosystem where educators and industry leaders unite to shape new talent and create meaningful career pathways.
40+
NYC Employers Commited to the talent development and social impact.
50+
NYC Educators co-managing a high-impact summer programs
200+
NYC Youth participating in a high-impact summer experience
~100+
Average hours of professional "mentorship hours" per youth participant
1 in 2
Educators Hired by Employers full- or part-time
+90%
of C2C youth who enroll in degrees or certification programs related to the industry explored.
Why Partner with Connections to Careers?
When PURPOSE meets PASSION, POTIENTIAL becomes opportunity—for educators, employers, and the next generation of talent.
Build talent.
Inspire your employees.
Make a difference.
Low-Risk Recruitment: Organizations can assess passionate educators for potential full- or part-time roles after evaluating their fit
Energize Your Team: Educators create opportunities for staff to enage and mentor NYC youth through projects, career conversations, and culture-building activities.
Tangible Impact: Watch the difference your team makes in the lives of youth and educators.
Expand your career, deepen your expertise, and bring real-world learning to your students.
Industry Immersion: Gain real workplace experience while building networks beyond the classroom.
Gain professional learning through real-world experience
Bring real-world curriculum and career exposure back to students
Experience careers first-hand, learn from mentors, and explore opportunities for your future.
Explore Careers: Discover industries through real workplace experiences.
Mentorship: Connect with professionals who share advice, guidance, and career insights.
Real Experience: Work on industry-inspired projects that build skills and confidence.
