WHAT WE DO

CG Consulting acts as a catalyst, bringing together key stakeholders, including university leaders, educators, employers, funders, government, corporate partners, and community leaders to create systemic change in a place-based model. Through strategic partnerships and data-driven insights, we develop impactful programs and systems that empower youth-serving organizations, strengthen communities, and foster a future where every individual can contribute meaningfully.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Program Strategy/Strategic Planning

    A clear, strong strategy allows an organization to amplify and maximize its impact.

    At CG Consulting, we partner with clients to diagnose program needs, make strategic choices, and build opportunities that will change the trajectory of their students and communities they serve.

    We achieve this through a proven, phased approach:

    Data-Driven Diagnostics: Leveraging comprehensive landscape analysis, market research, and in-depth review of client data to understand current trends, identify market opportunities, and pinpoint areas for growth within specific programs or regions.

    Comprehensive Stakeholder Insights: Engaging a wide array of internal and external stakeholders through interviews and focus groups to gather critical qualitative insights.

    Integrated Strategic Analysis: Synthesizing both quantitative data and qualitative feedback to identify strengths, weaknesses, and to pinpoint viable growth opportunities within K-12 districts, nonprofits, universities, and corporate partners.

    Actionable Roadmaps: Crafting tailored recommendations for targeted program strategies, enhanced tactics, and strategic outreach. This includes the conceptualization of key branded materials to resonate with your target audience.

    Implementation Support & Capacity Building: Offering "look ahead" options for recommending optimal staffing structures. This can include CG Consulting offering implementation support or deep fractional role opportunities to ensure the effective execution and sustainability of the developed strategies.

  • Partnership Engagement

    Partnership is at the heart of our social impact strategy, and it is key to tackling complex social, educational, and workforce challenges.

    At CG Consulting, we specialize in building and strengthening strategic collaborations that drive meaningful outcomes.

    Our expertise spans the entire partnership lifecycle, ensuring alignment with your mission and measurable results.

    Specific offerings include:

    Strategic Partnership Frameworks: Developing a clear partnership philosophy, defining ideal partner profiles, and establishing mutual expectations to cultivate impactful alliances that directly contribute to target and growth goals and student outcomes. Our partnership framework is a proven model for identifying and assessing current and former partners.

    Targeted Partner Identification & Outreach: Researching and identifying high-potential partners—from feeder schools and youth-serving nonprofits to industry leaders and workforce pathways—and executing strategic outreach to initiate collaboration.

    Strategic Partnership Revenue Generation & Value Analysis: Analyzing opportunities for mutual benefit, including potential revenue streams, earned revenue opportunities, shared resources, and expanded program reach.

    Formalizing Agreements: Supporting the creation and execution of comprehensive Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and other partnership agreements.

    On-going Partnership Management & Tracking: Developing frameworks for effective communication, ongoing relationship nurturing, and robust tracking of partnership performance against established KPIs.

    Action Planning for Scale & Impact: Crafting actionable plans to expand and scale the impact of partnerships, ensuring long-term sustainability and broader reach for your programs and students.

  • Facilitation and Training

    Current and relevant content and solutions are essential to equip young people for success in through postsecondary and the evolving workforce.

    At CG Consulting, we develop impactful, youth-centered curriculum and cutting-edge training solutions designed for immediate implementation and tailored for diverse needs across various sectors.

    Our expertise extends to:

    Specialized Workforce Trainings: Delivering cutting-edge workforce trainings for both students and executives, specializing in navigating the multigenerational workforce and effectively collaborating with Gen Z.

    Professional Development & Capacity Building: Creating customized training and professional development programs for higher education faculty and staff (e.g., admissions, career services, academic advising), school systems, and employers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver impactful content and support.

    Curriculum & Training Audit: Conducting a comprehensive assessment of existing curriculum, training programs, and instructional materials to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for enhancement and alignment with current industry demands.

    Asset-Based Instructional Design & Program Development: Building innovative and youth-centered instructional design and programming that leverages student assets, amplifies their voices, and promotes empowerment. This includes developing pathways aligned to specific college majors and workforce entry points.

    Customized Course Materials & Alignment: Equipping instructors and educators with bespoke course materials that seamlessly integrate with their existing curricula and educational goals, promoting effective knowledge transfer and skill development.

    Culturally Responsive & Aspiration-Driven Content: Ensuring all curriculum and training are culturally responsive, promote inclusivity, and deeply align with the personal aspirations and career pathways of every student, fostering a sense of purpose and future readiness.