{"id":1061,"date":"2026-05-08T14:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycbusinessdaily\/connecting-cuny-students-to-nycs-dynamic-careers-through-beyond-council\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:53:35","slug":"connecting-cuny-students-to-nycs-dynamic-careers-through-beyond-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycbusinessdaily\/connecting-cuny-students-to-nycs-dynamic-careers-through-beyond-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting CUNY Students to NYC\u2019s Dynamic Careers Through Beyond Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big news from CUNY\u2014the university is ramping up efforts to connect students directly to great careers, thanks to a fresh public-private partnership that\u2019s all about boosting workforce development citywide.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve just rolled out the CUNY Beyond Advisory Council, a pretty impressive group featuring leaders from all corners: business, philanthropy, healthcare, finance, tech, and education. This team is on a mission to ramp up meaningful, career-connected learning for students all over New York City.<\/p>\n

More details landed in an official NYC Newswire<\/a> press release, which lined up with CUNY\u2019s latest moves on workforce development.<\/p>\n

CUNY Beyond: Creating More Career Pathways<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At the core, the CUNY Beyond initiative seeks to blend internships, mentorships, hands-on work, and professional growth right into every stage of the undergrad journey. The goal? Enable about 180,000 students to land career opportunities by 2030, forming direct pipelines into the city\u2019s hottest industries.<\/p>\n

\u201cCUNY\u2019s campuses are bursting with talented students,\u201d says Chancellor F\u00e9lix V. Matos Rodr\u00edguez. \u201cThe Advisory Council will connect our students with the guidance and opportunities they need to excel. I\u2019m thankful to the council members\u2014their support is a huge boost for our students and for recognizing NYC\u2019s home-grown talent pool.\u201d<\/p>\n

Business & Employer Collaboration Takes Center Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The council draws together folks from major players like Amazon, Accenture, J.P. Morgan Chase, EY, the American Museum of Natural History, Robin Hood Foundation, and NineDot Energy. CUNY\u2019s betting big on employer participation\u2014it\u2019s not just about education anymore but building real economic momentum (and meeting NY\u2019s workforce needs).<\/p>\n

Projections are bold: the university expects about $3.3 billion in future wage increases plus a $700 million ROI for the public.<\/p>\n

Career-Connected Learning: A Citywide Trend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This move is part of a wider shift\u2014more NYC colleges are being asked to link academic work with real-world jobs. CUNY Beyond means students will get earlier access to internships, partnerships, and professional networks\u2014before they even graduate.<\/p>\n

First-phase campuses include:<\/p>\n