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UT Dallas • Consult Your Community

Strategy built with heart, powered by student consultants.

We partner with Dallas's small businesses and nonprofits to deliver pro-bono consulting that unlocks growth, impact, and resilience for local communities.

28+

CYC chapters nationwide

100+

Small businesses served yearly

Spring 2026 cohort

Applications are closed

Join a team of analysts, strategists, and builders who deliver measurable results for community partners.

Recent focus areas

  • Market expansion & competitive insights
  • Data dashboards & operations optimization
  • Community-facing brand strategy

Services

Consulting that meets you where you are

Each semester our student consultants deliver tailored, data-driven solutions that help community partners thrive.

Multi-disciplinary teams • 8-12 week engagements

Market Insights

Deliver competitive landscapes, customer discovery, and industry trend analysis to reveal new opportunities.

Competitive Analysis
Industry Trends
Market Research

Financial Planning

Build projections, restructure pricing, and craft revenue strategies that make growth sustainable.

Financial Projections
Pricing Strategy
Revenue Planning

Data Analysis

Turn raw data into dashboards and insights that enable smarter decisions and efficient operations.

Statistics
Visualization
Analytics

Growth Strategies

Scale operations, expand into new markets, and diversify offerings to unlock revenue growth.

Scaling
Expansion
Diversification

Brand Marketing

Shape value propositions, improve digital presence, and activate partnerships that build loyal communities.

Branding
Social Media
Partnerships

Operational Efficiency

Streamline processes, integrate tools, and optimize resourcing to reduce costs and improve service quality.

Optimization
Process
Technology

Impact at a glance

Built on service, measured by results

We combine student talent with community need to deliver outcomes that endure long after each engagement.

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University chapters across America
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Small businesses served per academic year
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Hours of pro bono counsel for community partners
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Volunteers across the country

Impact stories

Real partners. Real transformation.

Hear directly from the entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who partnered with CYC and translated student insight into real-world change.

Community partners share how CYC elevated their strategy, marketing, and operations.

Get started

For businesses & students

Request pro-bono consulting for your organization, or join our consultant cohort and grow with real projects.

For businesses & nonprofits

Get tailored strategy and execution support from our student consultants—at no cost.

Request consulting support

For students

Join the cohort, work on real client projects, and develop consulting skills.

Join the cohort

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We know applying or partnering with CYC can come with questions. Here are the answers we hear most often.