Cradle 2 Career

08/14/2026

🙏 We're grateful for the incredible community members at C2C who share their time and expertise by participating in our networks. Check out our latest blog post to meet two outstanding past co-conveners who completed their roles at the end of the school year and discover more about their invaluable contributions and visions for the future of C2C.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.c2cmn.com/latest-news/we-are-c2c-community-highlights-quarter-3-july-2026



Families First of Minnesota

08/12/2026

🎉 Happy International Youth Day! We envision a world where every child and young adult succeeds from cradle to career, through shared purpose, alignment, and accountability among community partners.

Thank you to our dozens of partners who work to make this a reality in Rochester. Together, we’re building a brighter future. 🌟🙌

08/12/2026

❤️ At the heart of our mission is a deep connection with our community partners, ensuring we're always in tune with the real needs of the families we serve. Dive into our latest blog to uncover the inspiring work of our Parent Council, the impact of our Financial Aid Support Sessions, and the strong bonds we've built with community organizations.

🔗Read more here: https://www.c2cmn.com/latest-news/community-update-quarter-3-july-2026

08/06/2026

📢 Just a few days left to submit your presentation proposals for our Fifth Annual Education Summit (AES)! Share your knowledge and connect with others who are passionate about uplifting youth.

📅 Deadline: Monday, August 10

🔑 RFP guidelines and rubric: https://tinyurl.com/yh4kszrh

📄 Submit your proposal: https://tinyurl.com/mrpxvy57

Stay tuned — registration opens later this month! Until then, check out all the event details at: https://www.c2cmn.com/summit

📢 We’re still accepting presentation proposals for our Fifth Annual Education Summit (AES)! Share your knowledge and connect with others who are passionate about uplifting youth.

📅 Deadline: Monday, August 10

🔑 RFP guidelines and rubric: https://tinyurl.com/yh4kszrh

📄 Submit your proposal: https://tinyurl.com/mrpxvy57

Stay tuned — registration opens in August! Until then, check out all the event details at: https://www.c2cmn.com/summit

08/05/2026

In May, our dedicated staff and partners came together for insightful data retreats across our Prenatal to Age 3, Transition 2 Kindergarten, and High School Graduation Networks. These retreats were a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect on our progress, and plan for the road ahead. 📈

🔗 Check out our blog to find out more about each retreat and what we learned: https://www.c2cmn.com/latest-news/data-update-quarter-3-july-2026

07/31/2026

C2C's three networks - Prenatal to Age 3, Transition to Kindergarten, and High School Graduation - are integral to our collaborative work with partners in Rochester and Olmsted County.

Learn more about the key areas that our network facilitators, Greg Jacob and Anna Schmidt, are working to strengthen within these networks: https://www.c2cmn.com/latest-news/network-updates-quarter-3-july-2026

07/29/2026

📢 We’re still accepting presentation proposals for our Fifth Annual Education Summit (AES)! Share your knowledge and connect with others who are passionate about uplifting youth.

📅 Deadline: Monday, August 10

🔑 RFP guidelines and rubric: https://tinyurl.com/yh4kszrh

📄 Submit your proposal: https://tinyurl.com/mrpxvy57

Stay tuned — registration opens in August! Until then, check out all the event details at: https://www.c2cmn.com/summit

07/24/2026

The summer months give us an opportunity to pause and celebrate the progress we've made together at Cradle 2 Career. From supporting early childhood development to empowering high school graduates, our collaborative networks, partners, and staff are driving real change. This quarter, Executive Director Julie Ruzek reflects on our achievements and shares how we'll gear up for another impactful year.

Want to hear more? Check out our latest blog post for insights and updates on all things C2C: https://www.c2cmn.com/latest-news/direct-from-the-exec-quarter-3-july-2026

07/20/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome our national partners, StriveTogether, to Minnesota. An incredible few days, indeed!

07/20/2026

🎓 Need support with your college financial aid application? We're hosting a free session tomorrow, July 21st, where we'll talk about all things financial aid. Join C2C at Rochester Community and Technical School for personalized guidance, and learn why completing the FAFSA is the most important step in accessing financial aid for college.

Everyone is welcome! Learn more: https://www.c2cmn.com/college.

Special thanks to our partners, College Possible, ECMC Group, Rochester Public Schools, and Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC for making this session possible!

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¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de ayuda financiera para la universidad? ¡Te invitamos a una sesión gratuita mañana, 21 de julio, donde hablaremos sobre todo lo relacionado con la ayuda financiera para la universidad!

Acompaña a Cradle 2 Career (C2C) en Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) para recibir apoyo personalizado y conocer por qué completar la FAFSA es el paso más importante para acceder a ayuda financiera para la universidad.

¡Todas las personas son bienvenidas! Obtén más información en: https://www.c2cmn.com/college.

¡Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros socios, College Possible, ECMC, Rochester Public Schools, and RCTC, por hacer posible esta sesión!