CUNY is seeking eligible applicants with a desire to:
- Educatethe next generation of leaders
- EngageĀ with classrooms and communities with cultural relevancy
- EmpowerĀ young people by reflecting their value in the classroom and to the city
In order to be eligible for this program, applicants typically meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled CUNY Student who is accepted into, or intends to apply to, a CUNY Teacher Education program
- Interested in becoming a certified teacher in New York State
- Academically qualified with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Experience working/volunteering in urban communities
- Committed to working/teaching in a New York City public school
- Have already completed 24 credits toward an associate degree or 45 credits toward a bachelorās degree, or be currently enrolled in a CUNY graduate teacher education program
Enrolled CUNY students who do not meet the full criteria should still apply, and may be accepted as a āpipelineā student with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
