Harlem Children's Zone

Build promising futures and your career – join our HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools for the fall academic year! We are seeking talented and tenacious educators to advance our mission to get our scholars to and through college. We offer highly competitive salaries with annual performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, signing/relocation bonuses, and no-cost health insurance. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eHY3xGUd

Many of our scholars who are applying to college are facing the all-important question: where to go in the fall? They got support from our College Success Office (CSO) at their recent College Admissions Panel featuring admissions officers from seven colleges. Scholars gained insights from admissions officers on choosing the right college, standing out in the application process, and navigating campus life and support services. Click this link to learn more about CSO and how we empower our scholars to get to and through college and launch successful careers: https://hcz.social/CSO

Meet Mayeline Pimentel, our Assistant Director of Events and Special Projects on the Development Team! Joining HCZ eight years ago, Mayeline started as Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer before moving to Manager of Donor Events and now, Assistant Director. Known for her positivity, dedication, and the connections she cultivates with both scholars and staff, Mayeline is a vital member of our community. Thank you, Mayeline, for your commitment to HCZ and our mission! Ready to join a team making a difference? Click the link to explore career opportunities! https://hcz.social/careers

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the inaugural grantees of the ENOUGH Grant Program, a first-in-the-nation, state-wide, place-based initiative to end concentrated child poverty. The 27 grantee organizations, representing Maryland’s urban, rural, and suburban communities, will receive funding and technical assistance from the state to combat child poverty at the neighborhood level through cross-sector partnerships. Our William Julius Wilson Institute team, which played an instrumental role in the passage and implementation of the ENOUGH Act, spoke with Governor Moore and three of the grantees, Elev8 Baltimore, Latin American Youth Center, and San Mar Family and Community Services about the transformative impact the ENOUGH Grant Program will have on children and families, and its potential to serve as a national model. #PowerofPlace

Our Practitioners Institute and William Julius Wilson Institute teams welcomed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and place-based leaders from Alabama to the Zone to discuss how the city can deliver place-based cradle-to-career services to students and their families to close opportunity gaps and combat poverty. After driving revitalization in its Woodlawn and Smithfield neighborhoods, Birmingham is now exploring cross-sector strategies to deepen investments in early childhood and K–12 education throughout the city. By working together across education, housing, and economic development, cities like Birmingham are building pathways to opportunity for all. Thanks to Birmingham City Schools, Woodlawn United, Breakthrough Birmingham, EmpowerED Birmingham, Prosper Birmingham, The Birmingham Promise, Alabama Families For Great Schools, and ¡HICA! Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama for joining us! #PowerOfPlace

Our high school scholars from across the Zone explored what it could be like to be future doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and more at our annual High School Career Fair hosted by HCZ Wealth Builds! Held at the HCZ Armory, scholars explored diverse career paths — connecting with professionals in fields like education, healthcare, law, public safety, and business. Gaining real-world advice and critical insights, our scholars left empowered to unlock their potential and build successful futures.

“We are the village. The village is built on joy, laughter, and excellence.” Our theme for this year's Power of Place was “It Takes a Village” — a testament to the collaborative, cross-sector, and community-based nature of our movement. Bringing together hundreds of national leaders, practitioners, and policymakers in Miami Beach, Power of Place catalyzed the field of place-based cradle-to-career with inspiring speeches and community building. We shared resources, honed our expertise, and renewed our commitment to impact the lives of millions of children and families and put them on the pathway to social and economic mobility. Check out highlights from our third annual convening!

Our Practitioners Institute and William Julius Wilson Institute teams welcomed leaders from the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore City Public Schools to the Zone! During their visit, the teams gained insights into HCZ’s cradle-to-career model and how they can strengthen their support for Harlem Park Elementary Middle School students in West Baltimore as part of their Adopt a School campaign. We’re excited about the Orioles’ commitment to impacting their community through education, family support, and food security. #PowerofPlace

Meet Chris Calderon, our Director at The HCZ Armory! A Harlem native, Chris began his journey with HCZ eight years ago as a Program Coordinator. In his time with us, he has focused on building meaningful relationships with our scholars, staff, and community members and promoting athletics as a means of fostering life readiness. Thank you, Chris, for your unwavering support of our scholars! Want to join a team that’s making an impact? Explore career opportunities here: https://hcz.social/careers

Celebrating #NationalBookMonth with our amazing HCZ Promise Academy teachers! Hear their favorite reads and the stories that inspire them every day. What’s your go-to book? Share in the comments! 📚