NEWS
10 Years of Collective Action: Reflections from Our Partners
This year, Growing Inland Achievement celebrates 10 years of collaboration, learning, and progress in the Inland Empire. From our earliest convenings to the launch of a bold new strategic plan, every milestone has been made possible through partnership.
To mark this anniversary, we asked GIA Board members and key collaborators to share their reflections—on what we’ve built together, why this work matters, and what gives them hope for the future. We’re proud to share their voices with you below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RECENT NEWS
- Higher Endeavor: Strengthening Postsecondary Institutions Across the Inland Empire
- Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
- Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
- New Resource on AI Adoption in Postsecondary Education
- GIA’s 2025 Annual Report Now Available
Recent News & Blog
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…