Building a Brighter
Future for NYC's Youth
Become a member of the Pathway to Prosperity and create a clear student path towards financial freedom
Become a PartnerWhy We Exist
The NYC Pathway to Prosperity unites multiple efforts to ensure every learner has the tools and opportunities they need to thrive—from Cradle to Career
The Challenge
Why This Initiative Matters
Many organizations serving NYC’s youth operate in silos, leading to gaps in support. The NYC Pathway to Prosperity connects these efforts, maximizing collective impact and helping students succeed.
The Opportunity
Connecting NYC’s Youth to Industry
Our cradle-to-career framework brings educators, CBOs, and industry leaders together, creating a support network that shares resources to help students and families achieve financial independence.
How to Get Involved
Educators
Host events that foster family engagement, building a supportive learning community.
Enrich school offerings with impactful programs that inspire students and support teachers.
Access adaptable, classroom-ready resources that integrate easily into existing curricula.
Enjoy ongoing support to ensure educators feel equipped and confident in delivering high-quality programs.
Business
Inspire students by sharing career insights, industry trends, essential skills, and mock interviews.
Collaborate on curriculum to reflect the skills needed in your field, bridging education and industry.
Shape programs that align with industry standards and hire students ready to meet your organization’s needs, building a skilled and adaptable future workforce.
Host students for immersive field trips, offering firsthand exposure to real-world careers.
Non-profit
Partner on outreach to your school communities or organizations to get them involved in growing impactful programs for kids and families.
Collaborate on grants to maximize resources and expand impact in local communities.
Share insights to tailor programs that meet the unique needs of students in your region.
Build connections with families and local leaders to boost program engagement and family involvement.
Cradle to Career Programming
Career Discovery PK-8
Hands-on and playful enrichment that introduces students to over 20 career paths such as Music Production and Game Design through fun, interactive, and team-based activities.
Learn MoreCareer Embedded Literacy
A targeted literacy series that integrates Career Discovery, accelerating critical reading skills while sparking interest in diverse future pathways.
Learn MoreWork-Based Learning
Real-world work experience programs in fields like AI and Cybersecurity that prepare students for life beyond middle school, connecting classroom knowledge to practical skills.
Learn MoreEsports
An engaging program that builds community and cultivates essential soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic thinking through competitive gaming.
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Real-World Impact: Success Stories
Cybersecurity Externships in NYC
With a vision to take their Cyber Pathway to the next level, NYC Department of Education selected Work ED as a partner to build a Cyber Externship in collaboration with local industry professionals
Learn MoreCareer Discovery in the Bronx
Our career discovery program provides students with hands-on experiences in exciting industries like video game design, robotics, and music production.
Learn MoreFeatured Programs
Career Discovery with Embedded Literacy
Our career pathways program provides students the perfect opportunity to practice their reading skills with research-backed methods that show results
Learn MoreAmazon AI: BMCC + CUNY
In this collaboration, BMCC students worked alongside Amazon AI professionals to get equipped with essential skills for the future.
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Get Involved Today!
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