CUNY Deepens Centerbridge, Bain Ties to Help Students Land Jobs

The City University of New York is deepening its ties with firms like Centerbridge Partners and Bain & Co. to expand programs aimed at helping students graduate with job offers in a bid to boost enrollment and retention.

As young Americans increasingly question the value of higher education, universities are competing for a shrinking number of 18-year-olds while the rise of artificial intelligence has further complicated the job hunt for recent grads. The new “CUNY Beyond” program is pitching the public school system as a career gateway to potential students.

“Students are choosing where they go for higher education based ...