“Community colleges remain a vital resource for students from all backgrounds, especially in New York, where they play a critical role in building the city’s workforce ecosystem.”
“Since CUNY is one of the city’s most traversed pathways out of poverty, any decision to block or compromise this escape route must be considered for its short and long-term…
“CUNY matters, education matters, youth voices matters. We already are worrying about the climate crisis, systemic racism, homophobic and transphobic policies, and more. Please take one thing to worry about…
‘Winning a New Deal for CUNY would benefit literally hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers—an affordable high quality education right here in NYC can lift up families while creating a…
A 2019 survey of CUNY undergraduates found that 14 percent had been homeless over the previous year—including 18 percent of community college students—while 55 percent said they experienced housing insecurity.
‘One thing that is quite clear is that this past year has amplified the need to better serve students at the community college level–students who are the economic engine of…
‘As New York City looks toward investing in opportunities for people with justice involvement, it is imperative that they fund higher education services as a part of reentry. We must…
‘The biggest impact in closing the skills gap will ultimately come from businesses partnering directly with local community colleges on workforce development programs.’
Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) has launched ONE Brooklyn Campus a platform to mobilize students through volunteer service, to effect change for Brooklyn residents living in underserved communities.