Executive Director Julie Ruzek joined Rochester Mayor Kim Norton as part of Rochester Voices to discuss how we're supporting children and youth by transforming the way partners work together.

Our Parent Council meetings have been going strong, and it’s been amazing to welcome new faces each time we meet. We’re so grateful for everyone who joins in, shares their thoughts, and helps make our work even better by making sure our initiatives and strategies align with our community’s needs. 

Just like the rapid pace of time, C2C's work is gaining momentum, especially after Rochester Mayor Kim Norton's State of the City address. In January, Mayor Norton dedicated 2025 to youth and education, officially naming it the Year About Youth (Y.A.Y!).

We're excited to keep working with partners who help make sure our data collection and analysis is done with best practices.

To re-engage members, we (Gregory Jacob III and Anna Schmidt- the new Network Facilitators), have been reaching out through various channels—within workgroups, through network-wide communications, and through individual check-ins.

As we wind down the year, we enter a time of reflection and rest. This is a time to relax, enjoy time with family, and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. Cradle 2 Career (C2C) has a lot to celebrate this year! We are celebrating our top ten highlights from 2024.

Myles Shaver is Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management where he is also Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and holds the Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Corporate Strategy.

Read to learn more about Myles, his presentation, and how you can register for the 2024 Annual Education Summit.