Samantha Wen
Producer
About dearCC
AI moved the job market. We’re helping a generation move with it.
dearCC gives early-career workers honest information, practical tools, and people in their corner. We’re an initiative of New Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Why we exist
The old career map no longer matches the terrain.
AI is changing entry-level work first. The roles are shifting, the skills employers value are moving, and the advice many young people were given no longer adds up.
We turn that uncertainty into a next step: see where the market is going, build a focused plan, and get support from peers and mentors who understand the moment.
Our founder
“I’ve seen these hiring shifts play out and made some of these hard calls myself. This is your opportunity, and dearCC is here to help you.”
Clara Shih spent 20 years leading AI at Meta and Salesforce, scaling teams and running $10B businesses. Named to the TIME100 AI and serving on the board of HubSpot, she brings technical depth and scaled business experience to the work of building a more inclusive AI economy.
Read Clara’s essayHow we help
Built for the workers AI left behind. Designed for what comes next.
01dearCCKnow what’s changingReal stories, hiring data, and practical guidance translated for the people entering the workforce now.02Field ReportChoose where to focusExplore roles by compensation, job listings, and AI exposure, personalized to your field of study.03JobClawAct on the opportunityAn open-source AI job agent that finds promising roles, surfaces skill gaps, and suggests ways to close them.
The team
The people behind dearCC
Ronny Kerr
Editorial & Communications
Nina Samarguliani
Branding & Design
Ryan Miller
Video Production
Arvind Nagalingam
Website Production
Ethan Ruijian Song
Social Media
Joe Lazar
Positioning
Nick Mehta
Co-Founder
“What’s happening to entry-level workers right now is the canary in the coal mine for the broader economy.”
Andrew Yang Founding Advisor, New Work Foundation
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