CUNY K16 Initiatives

?CUNY Resource Page? Many CUNY students and PSC members are immigrants or refugees. The union is committed to ensuring that every student is safe in their classroom, and that all our colleagues and community members are protected from threats based on their immigration status. We are collecting resources here for members and students to use as we navigate a quickly-shifting landscape on this issue, and we encourage members to use the form below to sign up for future opportunities to participate in the Immigrant Solidarity Working Group.? Resource page: https://lnkd.in/e6FJVErE

Network for College Success presents Dual Enrollment: Unlocking Pathways to College Credit ? On Wednesday, March 19, Join the Network for College Success for an exciting event designed for counselors to explore pathways to Dual Enrollment college credit! ? Learn about our latest T-REX platform tool, which helps students navigate credit transfer and applicability. You’ll also get the chance to connect with CUNY staff, exchange ideas, and gain insights to better support your students. ? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, build relationships, and walk away with valuable resources to help your students succeed. Please share with your networks! Date: Wed, 3/19/25 Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm? Location: CUNY Grad Center Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGiBft_M

We're teaming up with the New York Yankees for a special "CUNY Day at Yankee Stadium" this spring. Students, faculty, staff and their families and friends can get discounted tickets for the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, May 3. All tickets include a one-of-a-kind co-branded cap! Students must use the code "CUNY4NYC" while others must use the code "CUNYFAM." Go to cuny.edu/yankees for tickets.

?? We are excited to announce that K16's College and Career Advising Fellows program is looking to hire Fellows for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!? ? Fellows are recent CUNY graduates who work closely with a school counselor in NYC public high schools to ensure that students have quality, equitable postsecondary advising support. An ideal fellow is someone who has earned their degree between 2023 - June 2025, is dedicated and open-minded, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, embraces the CCAP values, and has had previous experience as a near peer mentor or advisor. Throughout the program, fellows will receive robust training, one-on-one support, and full-time RFCUNY salary and benefits over a two-year period.? ? ? To learn more about the fellow position, candidates can read the full job description below or register for an upcoming info session on February 25 (https://lnkd.in/e3gHzna7) or March 12 (https://lnkd.in/evWE2Kta).? ? ? To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume through the RFCUNY portal at this link (https://lnkd.in/e-S55cR2). Applications are due April 4.? #CUNY #CUNYK16 #NYCPS

Knowing your financial aid package sooner gives you more time to plan, adjust, and apply for other funding sources if needed. File your FAFSA now. Go to studentaid.gov/FAFSA.

Applications are open for the next cohort of College & Career Advising Fellows at CUNY K16 Initiatives! Fellows are recent CUNY graduates who work closely with a school counselor in New York City Public Schools to ensure that students have quality, equitable postsecondary advising support. If you are a recent CUNY grad with near-peer mentoring experience, a passion for expanding pathways for NYC students, and will have your bachelor's degree by June 2025, please join us! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eyKsyj-i

?STEM Institute at CCNY partners with Lectec, an innovative STEM education company founded by engineers who want to change how students experience STEM. Lectec appeared on ABC network’s Shark Tank on Feb. 7, to showcase the same cutting-edge educational tools used in the classroom. ? STEM Institute at CCNY has long been dedicated to providing students with experiential learning that prepares them for high-demand careers. ?? Read more about Lectec's partnership with CCNY’s Stem Institute here:

?? Opening Night is Almost Here! Join CUNY CAT Youth Theatre for SMOKE & MIRRORS. SMOKE & MIRRORS explores perception vs. reality, truth vs. deception—a sometimes fun, sometimes unsettling look at the world we live in—created by our talented Youth Theatre members. ?? Feb 21 - March 2 ?? Baruch Performing Arts Center ??? $25 General Admission | $10 Students/Teachers Full schedule & tickets here: bit.ly/catshow25 #CUNY #CUNYK16 #YouthTheatre #NYC

This month CUNY launched?CUNY Accommodate, assuring students needing accommodations a streamlined process to support their engagement and success. The system integrates students, their accommodations and course schedules, faculty and the Offices of Disability Services into one cohesive platform promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for all.?Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/evhxDNEy

File your FAFSA early and have a better chance of receiving aid from programs with limited funds, like federal work-study. Go to studentaid.gov/FAFSA.