As a result of the closure of schools, teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents were all in the same storm facing the potential loss of students’ educational dreams. In a remarkable, aligned effort, members of the GIA Action Network Teams came together to create the Postsecondary Taskforce to address the situation. There had to be a way to keep the high school class of 2020 on track, heading toward achieving their dreams. Considering the short timeline from the end of March to the end of May, when most high school students would be finishing the school year, the task force had to act quickly…
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Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, convened the first Business Education Network (BEN) Senior Advisory Council on February 25 at Ontario International Airport. The session was facilitated by the Business-Higher Education Forum. The council brings together leaders from business, K–12, higher education, and workforce systems to better align employer…
Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
A Leading Indicator of College Enrollment and Economic Mobility For many students in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is the gateway to college. Research consistently shows that financial aid application completion is one of the strongest predictors of college…