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CUNY CIE

CUNY Inclusive Economy (CIE)

The CIE program helps Hunter students gain real career experience by connecting classroom learning to paid internships, professional advising, and industry opportunities. CIE prepares students to explore pathways and build skills

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About the CIE Program

Supporting Students from Classroom to Career

CIE helps Hunter students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world career opportunities. Through personalized advising, career exploration, and hands-on preparation, students gain the skills and confidence needed to pursue internships, research roles, and meaningful full-time positions. The program supports students from their first year through graduation and beyond, offering coaching on resumes, portfolios, interviews, networking, and professional development. CIE also collaborates with employers, faculty, and alumni to open doors to competitive internships and emerging pathways in media, communications, healthcare, research, design, journalism, marketing, and more.

Your Pathway to Real Career Experience

What You’ll Get Through CIE

CIE gives students structured support at every stage of their career journey. With personalized advising, access to paid internships, and opportunities to build practical skills, students gain the preparation and confidence needed to succeed in today’s professional world.

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Ongoing one-on-one support to help you explore majors, understand career pathways, and plan the right steps from your first year to graduation.

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Guided preparation, insider opportunities, and strong industry partnerships help students secure competitive paid internship roles.

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Workshops, coaching, resume and portfolio help, and hands-on experiences prepare students to confidently enter media, healthcare, and related fields.

CIE Pathways for Every Student

Discover Your Path Through CIE

CIE supports students across different academic majors by offering tailored advising, career preparation, and hands-on opportunities. Whether you are pursuing Film and Media or Human Biology, CIE provides guidance that aligns with your goals and future pathways.

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The CIE program gives Film & Media majors access to industry partners, hands-on production experiences, media internships, and portfolio support across journalism, design, communications, and digital production.

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Human Biology students receive structured advising, healthcare career exploration, support in finding clinical research roles, and access to the PATH certificate and career readiness modules.

Where to Find Us

HUNTERWorks!
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
hunterworks@hunter.cuny.edu