Part of the Young Men’s Initiative, NYC Men Teach is a partnership between the Office of the Mayor, the New York City Department of Education and CUNY which aims to improve the diversity of the NYC teaching workforce by adding 1,000 male teachers of color into the teacher pipeline, a goal it surpassed by 2018. NYC Men Teach at CUNY builds upon our commitment to educate and support students in urban schools, and highlights the importance of deep clinical, culturally-relevant and restorative practice. CUNY is seeking eligible applicants with a desire to: Educate the next generation of leaders Engage with classrooms and communities with cultural relevancy Empower young people by reflecting their value in the classroom and to the city In order to be eligible for this program, applicants typically meet the following criteria: Currently enrolled CUNY Student who is accepted into, or intends to apply to, a CUNY Teacher Education program Interested in a degree program to become a certified teacher in New York State Academically qualified with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Experience working/volunteering in urban communities Committed to working/teaching in a New York City public school Have already completed 12 credits toward an associate degree or 24 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, or be currently enrolled in a CUNY graduate teacher education program