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Two-County Education Collaborative Appoints Ann Marie Sakrekoff as Interim President & CEO
Photo Caption: Ann Marie Sakrekoff facilitates a leadership workshop on local education challenges and opportunities. Sakrekoff leads the two-county education collaborative to expand our educated workforce, thriving communities, and a vibrant economy that creates prosperity for all. Photo by GIA staff. Sakrekoff will lead the organization while the board searches for a permanent CEO. A…
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Growing Inland Achievement President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Ayala, to Retire
Dr. Carlos Ayala speaks at GIA’s annual Toward a Shared Vision Summit. Photo by Growing Inland Achievement Ayala is credited with working with the GIA board and network partners to establish Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), as a 501(c)(3), IRS tax-exempt organization; more than doubling the size of the organization; and bringing more than 20M to…
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GIA Cash for College Opportunity Drawing December 2022
Congratulations to our winners for the December 2022 Cash for College incentive program! GIA is giving away a total of $15,000 to help local students pay for college. Qualifying students attended a Cash for College workshop October 1, 2022 – December 10, 2022 and met other eligibility criteria. Winners of the $500 Financial Award: 1….
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Inland Empire Education and Community Leaders Gather to Discuss Student Success in the Region
Over 230 education and community leaders gathered on October 25-26 for the sixth annual Toward a Shared Vision summit. The two-county regional event, hosted by Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), was held at the Riverside Convention Center. Attendees included leaders from K-12, postsecondary education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors who share a vision for increasing equitable…
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Let’s get our Inland Empire students #FinancialPaid
October 1 marked the start of the financial aid application period for the 2023-2024 school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA), and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (CHAFEE) are now open for submissions. With FAFSA completion being one of the strongest predictors of postsecondary enrollment, it is…
