K16 Initiatives

Welcome to the Office of K16 Initiatives, a hub of innovation hosting a diverse array of programs dedicated to guiding students through the college transition, enhancing achievements, closing equity gaps, and promoting economic mobility.

Our Mission

At the heart of our mission lies the profound connection between the City University of New York (CUNY) and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). We recognize the symbiotic relationship formed by the students they jointly serve. K16 Initiatives thrives on fostering collaboration between CUNY and NYCPS, ensuring that every incoming college student is not just prepared but empowered for success. Our commitment extends from early education through post-college careers, crafting a seamless pathway to a brighter future.

Our Programs

Build College & Career Aspirations 

Increase Academic Readiness

Facilitate Seamless Access & Transition

Support Systemic Coordination

What We Do

At K16, we forge strategic partnerships to address systemic educational inequities, creating innovative pathways for young New Yorkers to envision and achieve academic and career success. Recognizing the pivotal role of college readiness, K16 houses unique pipeline programs united by a common goal: facilitating a seamless transition for NYCPS students into college, career, and beyond. Nationally recognized, our programs are instrumental in eliminating achievement disparities among racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups, ensuring long-term student success.

College Bridge Advisors

Our Impact

9,500
pre-K16 students engaged in
CAT creative arts programming

18,072
6th-10th grade students receive a
college tour through CUNY Explorers

10,000
students at 19 CUNY Early College
high schools work toward an associates degree

4,600
NYCPS students advised by 20 recent CUNY grads through College & Career Advising Fellows.

375
students in high school equivalency
programming through CUNY Prep

22,000+
high school students from 517 schools
took a College Now course

600
CUNY students hired as near peer mentors through CUNY Explorers, Tutor Corps, STEM RA, College & Career Bridge for All

57,000
high school seniors are provided post-secondary advisement through College & Career Bridge for All

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