TOGETHER TOWARD 70%
Empowering the Inland Empire through educational attainment
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) brings together partners from education, community, and industry across Riverside and San Bernardino counties to advance a bold goal: 70% of working-age adults with a postsecondary degree or credential of value.
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Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a nonprofit advancing educational attainment and economic mobility in the Inland Empire by aligning cross-sector partners, using data to drive action, and supporting initiatives that create stronger pathways to degrees, credentials, and quality jobs.
REGION OF CONSEQUENCE
The Inland Empire is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in California—and the nation.
As the 11th largest metropolitan area in the U.S., the region spans over 4.7 million residents and serves more than one million students. With its scale, diversity, and economic potential, the Inland Empire is a bellwether for California’s future. GIA works within this context to help connect efforts, accelerate progress, and ensure that educational outcomes translate into broader economic opportunity.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Focused on what
matters most
Our work is anchored in improving educational pathways, strengthening workforce readiness, and achieving equitable outcomes from cradle to career across the region.
K-12 Success
Building strong foundations in literacy, math, and college readiness to prepare students for lifelong learning.
Postsecondary Success
Increasing college access, persistence, and completion—especially for students from historically underserved communities.
Career Success
Aligning education with regional workforce needs to support livable-wage employment and long-term economic security.
HOW WE WORK
Our Approach
We bring people together, speak up for change, invest in proven solutions, and share what works—so more Inland Empire students can succeed in school, work, and life.
SUCCESS STORIES
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FEATURED NEWS & MEDIA
Read the Latest News, Updates, and Insights from GIA
GIA’s 2025 Annual Report Now Available
Highlights from ANT Activate 2026
FEATURED EVENTS
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Events
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2026 Social Mobility Symposium National Webinar
Join the 2026 National Social Mobility Symposium, hosted virtually by California State University San Marcos, to explore how colleges and universities can serve as catalysts for students’ lifelong success and...
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Webinar 1: Inside the AI Adoption Landscape: Findings from a National Study
This session presents findings from T3 Advisory’s national study of 33 institutions on the current state of AI adoption in higher education. It reviews indicators of strategic AI integration, outlines...
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Introducing the Intermediary Capability Assessment (ICA) Implementation Guide Webinar
FeaturedGIA's Chief Operating Officer, Ann Marie Sakrekoff, will be speaking at the upcoming one-hour webinar that introduces the benefits and application of the Intermediary Capability Assessment (ICA) Implementation Guide! Developed...
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2026 State of the Region
Ontario Convention Center 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA, United StatesLook forward to the insightful dialogue and engaging presentations that delve into our event focus: Risks and Rewards: Can We Care, House, and Employ Our Future? The State of the...
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Webinar 2: Assessing Your Institution’s AI Readiness
This session introduces T3’s AI Adoption Rubric and Survey Suite, tools designed to help institutions assess their current stage of AI readiness using evidence rather than assumptions. Participants will learn...
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ACE Women’s Network of Southern California – Lunch and Learn
California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, United StatesThe ACE Women’s Network of Southern California is hosting a Lunch and Learn session at CSU Long Beach titled “The Power of Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance.” The session will feature...
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Webinar 3: Building AI Capacity—Training, Roles, and Culture
This session examines the current state of AI-related professional development across higher education, highlighting gaps in training access, strategy, and coordination. It introduces four emerging training roles; faculty/peer trainers, administrators,...
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Webinar 4: Navigating AI Costs, Risks, and Governance
This session examines the full range of costs associated with institutional AI adoption. It addresses both direct expenses such as licensing fees, and the less visible resource commitments required, including...
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Webinar 5: From Experimentation to Strategy
This capstone session synthesizes findings from T3 Advisory's study on institutional AI adoption. It focuses on the shift from isolated pilots to coordinated, campus‑wide strategy and examines how institutions that...
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