What We Do

CBC directly serves a diverse population of participants ranging from middle school, high school and college students to older adults through their process of obtaining a degree or other credential. Our vision is for Bronxites to attain Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degrees, or industry-recognized certificates to strengthen their earning potential, economic independence and self determination. We believe in and are committed to Bronxites participating in a highly skilled and well-paid workforce taking advantage of the Bronx revitalization and pivoting job opportunities.

Our Numbers

Application Portfolios made

Program participants completed a college application portfolio in our Bootcamp Programs

FAFSA applications completed

Program participants completed and filed their FAFSA application during our FAFSA events.

Increased Understanding

Program participants reported an increase understanding postsecondary opportunities and preparing for the college process

Our Services

Organization Services

Workshop Packages– Packages can be designed in a variety of ways to meet the needs of the organization. Workshop Packages include: college and other credential programs awareness, career awareness, and financial aid. Workshops can be presented in partnering high schools,  CBOs and other locations.

Outreach Support - Provide experienced college and career access professionals to conduct outreach and support their community members/participants.

Referral Services - CBC will refer clients to organizations for services/program enrollment.

Program Completion Rates - Assist organizations/institutions in increasing program completion rates by supporting CBC clients during the entirety of their program.

Client Services

One-on-One Counseling - Experienced college access professionals provide counseling, mentoring and/or supplementary advisory support for high school, college students and other adults during the day, after-school and on weekends throughout the duration of the client’s individual program.

Workshops – College and other credential programs awareness, career awareness, and financial aid workshops to be conducted on site and other locations.

Special Opportunities - Post-secondary institution visits and fairs in addition to meet and greet opportunities with admissions officers and industry professionals.

Parent Events - Workshops and meetings to help parents and other caregivers support their children to succeed in high school and enter college or other credential programs.