Over 230 community leaders from education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors gathered virtually on September 21-22 for the fourth annual Toward a Shared Vision convening presented by Growing Inland Achievement (GIA). A focal point of the convening was to affirm five new goals set forth for the region, emphasizing the opportunity to improve educational equity…
$40,000 in Scholarship Applications Open to Inland High School Seniors Each year, Edison Scholars awards $40,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors who want to make a difference in the world. The 2021 Edison Scholars application window will be open October 1 – December 14. Please help us spread the word to eligible high school seniors who…
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is pleased to announce our 2020 Innovation Award recipients. Innovation Awards are two-year $150,000 awards provided to organizations with plans to support and facilitate student success in the bi-county region of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. This year, four organizations have been selected, including: Barstow Community College Funding will support the…
Student-generated solutions are a critical component of equitable institutional transformation. GIA has undertaken numerous student voice research studies using an innovative multimodal cognitive method designed by Dr. Yvonne Olivares, which are generating valuable insights and actionable recommendations. We encourage you to take some time to explore and act on the insights found below. Student Voice…
In a coordinated regional response to Inland Empire student needs, Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) has distributed 14 grants to local programs and nonprofit organizations, totaling $255,000. The funds will be used to support students in the Inland Empire with technology, basic needs, and college transition. With support from the emergency funding, these organizations can continue…
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), a regional collective impact organization seeking to improve the Inland Empire economy by increasing regional levels of degree attainment, has received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America to support adult and professional education in the Inland Empire. GIA facilitates collaboration among regional stakeholders to identify and implement measurable strategies to…
Grant Funding Available to Support Inland Empire Students COVID-19 Emergency Funding of up to $50,000 and Innovation Awards Funding of $150,000 Available for Educational Organizations Supporting Inland Empire Students Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), an educational intermediary organization seeking to improve the Inland Empire economy by raising the region’s educational attainment rates, has announced that COVID-19 Emergency…
