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Researched and written by Eli Dvorkin, Anna Shumskiy, and Andrew Bauld. With research assistance from Madison Chen and Rachel Neches. Edited by Dorian Block and Jonathan Bowles. Designed by Stislow Design.  \nCenter for an Urban Future (CUF) is a leading think tank focused on building a stronger and more equitable economy in New York City, and expanding economic opportunity for all New Yorkers.  \nFunded by a grant from  \nThe New York Community Trust  \nAny opinions, findings, or recommendations expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders.  \nGeneral operating support for the Center for an Urban Future has been provided by The Clark Foundation and the Altman Foundation.  \nEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  \nJonathan Bowles  \nEDITORIAL & POLICY DIRECTOR Eli Dvorkin  \nCHIEF OF STAFF  \nStephanie Arevalo  \nSENIOR EDITOR  \nDorian Block  \nSENIOR DATA & POLICY RESEARCHER Rachel Neches  \nSENIOR FELLOW FOR CLIMATE & OPPORTUNITY John Surico  \nPOLICY RESEARCHER  \nAlejandra Díaz-Pizarro  \nRESEARCH AND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE  \nSophia Tumolo  \nBOARD OF DIRECTORS Gifford Miller (Chairman)  \nMargaret Anadu Jonathan Bowles Rafael E. Cestero Russell Dubner Garnesha Ezediaro Susan Fine  \nKyle Kimball  \nKaty Knight Jessie Lazarus David Lebenstein Eric S. Lee  \nJosh Moskowitz Monisha Nariani Max Neukirchen Andrew Reicher Peter Schubert John Siegal Thomas Vecchione Sherry Wang Kate Wittels  \nTable of Contents  \nFrom Degree to Career  \nIntroduction:  ...................................................... 1  \nConnecting CUNY Students to Careers:  \nClosing the Employer Partnership Gap  ................................ 5  \nBuilding on Momentum: Strengthening What Works in CUNY’s Employer Partnerships  ...................................... 8  \nSix Challenges Holding Back Employer Partnerships at CUNY  ............ 10  \nRecommendations: 14 ideas for bolstering CUNY’s career success outcomes by strengthening employer partnerships  ...................... 17  \nFROM DEGRE E TO CAREER  \nFrom Degree to Career  \nWhy Strengthening Employer Partnerships at CUNY Is Key to Boosting Career Success for New Yorkers  \nNO OTHER INSTITUTION DOES MORE THAN THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) TO PROPEL LOW-INCOME  \nstudents into the middle class. But that role is now under threat, as CUNY students graduate into the toughest entry-level job market in years—one where entry-level postings requiring littleto no prior experience have plunged 37.4 percent since 2022 and internships for college students are down 37.1 percent compared to before the pandemic.1  \nIn this challenging hiring environment, CUNY’s mostly low-income students will struggle to gain access to well-paying jobs unless CUNY develops far stronger connections with employers. Indeed, even before the recent slowdown in entry level jobs, boosting career success was undoubtedly the one area in which CUNY needed to improve the most. While the university has made remarkable progress in helping students succeed in earning a degree—the three-year graduation rate for those attending CUNY’s community colleges has doubled over the past decade—more is needed to ensure those degrees unlock well-paying careers. One in ten alumni end up in retail or food service five years after graduation, a figure that rises to 13 percent for community college grads. Many who do break into high-wage fields like business or computer science still earn far less than peers across the city—sometimes only half the median wage of other workers in the same field.2  \nThe current job market has made it even more critical for CUNY to accelerate improvement in career success. 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Stronger employer connections are presented as essential for turning CUNY degrees into careers.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the report say about paid internships and student participation?\",\"answer\":\"Only 12 percent of CUNY undergraduates participate in paid internships, which is higher than two years ago but still far below the national average. The report treats internships as a key mechanism for building experience and networks.\"},{\"question\":\"What challenges prevent CUNY students from succeeding in hiring processes?\",\"answer\":\"According to interviewed employers, students often struggle with technical interviews, miss application deadlines, or submit resumes that do not match peers from private universities.\"}]","From Degree to Career - Introduction | PDF",1792046589,63]