Our story
We wanted the career head start we never had, so we made one and kept it free.
Read our story →Why CTC
Classrooms to Careers is a youth-led social enterprise. We help students explore careers through real activities, honest conversations, and people who do the work.
Everything stays free for students and families. A young person’s future should not depend on their zip code, network, or luck.
The founders
Co-founder focused on outreach, partnerships, and building a program students want to join.
Co-founder focused on research, curriculum, and turning big career questions into useful lessons.
Co-founder focused on operations, student experience, and helping each workshop run well.
Support. Curiosity. A real chance to try. That is where direction starts.What guides our work
A short timeline
Three students decide career exploration should start earlier and feel less stressful.
CTC runs its first multi-day program and reaches more than 100 students.
The project reaches DECA ICDC and shares the work with a wider audience.
New formats, new partners, and new local chapters are being built.
Build with us
Students, teachers, speakers, counselors, and community partners can all help shape what comes next.
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