The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation

This new blog post by Lori Chajet & Ashley Barry blog summarizes different leaks in the transfer pipeline and CARA's work to address them with several CUNY campuses, with an emphasis on fitting best practices to specific contexts. Thank you to Inside Higher Ed, our campus partners, and The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation

As we reflect on what we're grateful for this season, the Petrie Foundation is proud to work alongside our grantee partners and stakeholders who share our mission of expanding economic opportunity for New Yorkers facing barriers to economic mobility. This Thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for the dedication and collaboration of all those committed to fostering equity and opportunity.

On November 11, the Board of Directors of the Foundation approved a slate of 20 grants totaling nearly $3M to nonprofit organizations and CUNY campuses that are making an impact in New York City. These grants focus on vital areas such as food access on campuses, college success, strong first jobs, and assistance for those who have recently arrived in New York City from other parts of the world. Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bottom Line, Braven, CUNY Bronx Community College, City University of New York-College of Staten Island, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, Empower Schools, Genesys Works, Guttman Community College CUNY, Hunter College, John Jay College (CUNY), Kaplan Educational Foundation, LaGuardia Community College, Lehman College, The New School, Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY), StreetWise Partners __ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erfczgUG

Love this post from Petrie's newest board member, Steven Colón!

We are proud to see initiatives like the Knights Table at Queens College making a significant impact on students’ lives. As highlighted in this recent PIX11 feature, the pantry provides food and clothing to students, helping to alleviate the burden of basic needs so they can focus on their education and personal growth. One of the Foundation's core priorities is to empower college students to thrive and succeed on their journey toward graduation. We believe that access to essential resources, such as food pantries, is crucial in fostering an environment where students can excel academically and personally. 🎥 Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/egGYYuTn #StudentSuccess #FoodPantry #HigherEducation

Will you be at the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference in Minneapolis next week? Join us on October 16, 2024, from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM CST for our session, From Peer Advisor to Pro: Peer-to-Peer Postsecondary Advising Programs as Apprenticeships. Discover how peer-to-peer models not only enhance college and career support for students but also create invaluable professional development opportunities for peer advisors themselves. You'll hear firsthand experiences from college students who have served as peer advisors and learn about a best-practice model from College Access: Research and Action (CARA). Cass Conrad will be presenting alongside Farhad Asghar of Carnegie Corporation of New York. We hope you'll join us! #PeerAdvising #CareerDevelopment #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/gRuWHq6j

Congratulations to the CUNY FAST Team!

We are proud to partner with the Jeffrey H. and Shari L. Aronson Family Foundation in supporting a new initiative at The City University of New York aimed at fostering constructive dialogue within the community. Beginning October 9, this program, led by the Constructive Dialogue Institute, will provide training for university leadership, faculty, and students. Participants will gain essential skills for navigating difficult conversations and contributing to a more inclusive and respectful campus environment.

This week's #WorkforceWeekly #DoubleIssue features an interview with David Fischer Cass Conrad The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation. We dig in on the release of "Bold Solutions to Re-engage" a report on a range of approaches to identify, connect with, prepare, and ultimately enroll or re-enroll young adults in college programs.  NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) https://lnkd.in/ekNEBJbb; https://lnkd.in/eewty6Ae