Here to Here
Project Title
For supporting New York City schools, Community Based Organizations, and CUNY programs through the Braided Pathways Fund
Date
Dec. 02, 2021
Duration
12 months
Description
To better prepare our nation’s young people for postsecondary success, and to build a more inclusive post-pandemic economy, we must integrate work-based learning opportunities with students’high school experiences. Here to Here(H2H)was founded in 2017 to dothis work in New York City,forging alignedpathways by uniting employers, educators, and community-based organizations.With prior Corporation support, H2Hhas formulated a core set of principles—Key Distinguishers—that help all stakeholders along the youth talent development spectrum understand and meet shared expectations for high-quality work-based learning.Now,H2H is working to provide capacity-building and implementation support toward the adoption of the Key Distinguishers through its Braided Pathways Fund, whichaims to identify community-based solutions for implementing the Key Distinguishers. This fundwill provide direct support as well as technical assistanceand a community of practiceforhigh school, employer, and CUNY partnersacross the five boroughs.