Inland Empire leaders came together to examine how greater educational attainment can create more opportunity for learners, employers, and communities.
Regional Leaders Convene to Review GIA Report on The State of Education & Talent in the Inland Empire Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) convened education, business, healthcare, nonprofit, and government leaders to review and discuss its newly released report, “The State of Education & Talent in the Inland Empire.” The report provides updated regional data across…
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) received one Gold ADDY and two Silver ADDY Awards at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, Inland Empire competition. GIA was also named a finalist in five additional categories. Hosted by the Inland Empire chapter of the American Advertising Federation, the awards recognize excellence in creative and…
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…
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…
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) has received a $125,000 grant from the Parkview Legacy Foundation to expand its regional College Corps program by launching a new initiative called Education to Career. The funding will support additional career development opportunities for College Corps Fellows, students who commit to community service in exchange for financial support under the…
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…
A new look and a renewed commitment to the Inland Empire. As we mark ten years of cross-sector collaboration, GIA has launched a redesigned website and refreshed visual identity to connect partners, share tools, and support educational and economic opportunity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The updated website makes it easier for educators, policymakers,…
We’re excited to give you a look inside our most successful Toward a Shared Vision Summit yet. Held at the Riverside Convention Center on October 28-29, the sold-out event brought together 335 leaders from 83 organizations across five states and 35 cities. Whether you joined us in person or are just catching up now, we invite you…
On November 13, 2025, more than 200 educators, students, and community leaders gathered at Cal State San Bernardino for the Educational Leadership Summit, themed “Education in the Balance: Advancing Equity and Social Justice in Today’s America.” Among the keynote speakers was Dr. Ashish Vaidya, President and CEO of Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), who delivered a…
