Tools

Break through the entry‑level hiring freeze

A personalized plan, trusted community, and hiring intelligence to keep you current

Your community

Get support from mentors and peers

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.

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Your field report

Target high-demand roles

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.

Your field report

Your game plan

Create your custom action plan

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.

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Your weekly brief

Keep up with AI in your field

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.

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About your next step

What is dearCC?

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.

What career support does dearCC offer?

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.

Does dearCC cost anything?

dearCC’s career tools, community, and mentorship are free. Donations to New Work Foundation help support the program.

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