You did everything right, and then the job market moved.
dearCC helps new grads land their first job. All free.
dearCC is a free program of New Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
“I did everything I was supposed to. Hundreds of applications and AI bot interviews later, it is demoralizing. dearCC gave me a game plan and community to push through.”
Kate LeafstrandMichigan ’26
A personalized plan, trusted community, and hiring intelligence to keep you current
Ask a question in dearCC’s Slack and get an answer from a mentor who works in your field. Compare notes with peers across the country to see what’s landing.
Explore adjacent roles that are growing fast. Compare open jobs and salary trends by industry and region to improve your chances of landing a great job.
A step-by-step review of your job search. Find and fix what’s holding you back. Get hands-on with AI for your role so you can stand out and land more interviews.
Stay current with how AI is reshaping your target role in just 15 minutes every Sunday. Turn emerging shifts into talking points for your next interview.
Every job is an AI job: 71% of hiring managers would take AI skills over seniority.† AI is a big reason jobs are changing, and it’s also how you can build your own path.
See how AI is changing these jobs
† 2025 Work Trend Index.
Got a question, a weird interview story, or need a second opinion? We answer 3 every week in the weekly brief and our videos. Meet CC and Team →
dearCC is a free program of New Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, that helps new graduates navigate the AI economy and work toward their first job.
dearCC offers a personalized job-search game plan, a field report to explore roles and hiring trends, a community of mentors and peers, and a weekly brief about AI in your field.
dearCC’s career tools, community, and mentorship are free. Donations to New Work Foundation help support the program.
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dearCC is an initiative of New Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-1999114). Help us equip Gen Z grads with AI tools, skills, and community to land their first job.
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