Dive into the ELEVATE CCG magazine and read about the mission driving our community.
CCG's mission is to provide community college students with the opportunity to explore careers in consulting through hands-on experience with real business problems.
We train our members to approach every challenge with a structured, analytical mindset rooted in first-principles reasoning.
Every project we undertake delivers measurable outcomes for real clients, not hypothetical case studies.
Our alumni and partners span top-tier firms, creating a recruitment pipeline that opens doors globally.
We provide workshops, industry speakers, private panels, and exclusive opportunities to accelerate your career trajectory.
A flexible environment to enhance skills, build your resume and LinkedIn presence, and connect through meaningful conversations.
CCG’s mission is to provide community college students with the opportunity to explore careers in consulting through hands-on experience with real business problems.
Community college students that complete their transfer journey often face the challenges of breaking into traditional consulting cycles due to a lack of knowledge and practical skills. CCG aims to be a launching point for aspiring consultants, ensuring that even community college students are given the opportunity and playing field to become great consultants.
Students embark on 8–10 week projects in teams of students, aimed at developing the necessary skills to navigate professional team environments. CCG also provides exclusive networking opportunities and panel discussions with professionals to provide students with a holistic environment of growth and development.
A chronicle of our people, milestones, and experiences, captured across every semester.
Volume #1 serves as a comprehensive record of Core Consulting Group's Spring 2026 semester, highlighting the people, experiences, initiatives, and accomplishments that defined our founding year.
Throughout these pages, readers will find the stories, milestones, and achievements that shaped our organization's growth. From industry panels and networking opportunities to consulting projects, workshops, member development, and community-building events, this publication reflects a semester dedicated to leadership, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
As Core Consulting Group continued to establish its presence at Pasadena City College, our members embraced new challenges, built valuable connections, and contributed to a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
We express our sincere gratitude to our members, advisors, guest speakers, partners, and supporters whose contributions made this semester possible.
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Spring 2026 · Volume #1