Mission
Empowering young people to overcome barriers and excel in education, career and life.
Vision
Every Young person will reach their full potential
Core Values
We are Collaborators. Building relationships for brighter futures.
We are Genuine. Serving with integrity.
We are Mentors. Opening doors and uncovering pathways.
We are Accountable. Delivering results with excellence.
We are Mission-Driven. Pursuing purpose with heart.
DE&I commitment
CYC is committed to inclusive and equitable programs, policies and procedures that empower everyone we serve.
History
More than thirty years ago, as Cincinnati was facing exceedingly high dropout rates, concerned community and school leaders pioneered the idea of collaboration between the business community and public schools. They created a game-changing model for intervention and founded Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.
CYC has created a pathway to success for 180,000 disadvantaged students in our community. CYC is uniquely:
- The first local organization to actively engage the business community in the advocacy and support of youth
- One of the longest-standing strategic relationships with Cincinnati Public Schools district wide, with access to school academic data
- A strong collaborator with United Way of Greater Cincinnati, City of Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board and the Strive Partnership
- United with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates, CYC offers capacity for growth and improvement in programs, organizational structure and fiscal efficiency – resulting in better outcomes for kids
