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For Inland Empire Educational & Economic Success
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a regional K-16 collaborative working to achieve educational and economic equity in the Inland Empire. GIA staff support this work by engaging a cross-sector network of education, government, nonprofit, and business institutions in the Inland Empire, working towards a shared vision of educational and economic success. GIA’s vision is that by 2035, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties will be widely recognized for their educated workforce, thriving communities, and vibrant economy that creates prosperity for all. Everyone who lives, works, studies, and conducts business in the Inland Empire plays a critical role in achieving GIA’s vision. Thank you for your collaboration and support.
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Recent News & Announcements
GIA Honors 12 Individuals and Groups at Its Regional Education Summit
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), a local nonprofit, recognizes contributions to educational attainment and economic success in the Inland Empire at its "Toward a Shared...
2022-2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to share our 2022-2023 Annual Report, available to view below. This report is a testament to our collective efforts, highlighting the incredible achievements...
Education Insight: A Roadmap to Success: The Collective Impact Model
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 9.In this enlightening episode of Education Insight, we delve into the extraordinary world of collective impact and its profound...
Driving the Inland Empire Economy Through Education
“GIA’s annual Toward a Shared Vision Summit helps to foster learning and collaborative efforts that create equitable educational opportunities in the Inland Empire region,”...
Education Insight: The Stresses and Successes of a New School Year
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 8.As September kicks off, this school year promises to be unique. In the next Education Insight episode, we tackle two critical topics...
Education Insight: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: The Role of Apprenticeships
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 7.The landscape of education and workforce training is rapidly evolving, with community colleges and universities collaborating to...
Education Insight: From High School to College: Inside the Dual Enrollment Movement
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 6.In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of Dual Enrollment, an educational pathway that opens doors to remarkable...
GIA Statement on Supreme Court Rulings in Affirmative Action Cases
Today we express deep concerns over the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. Harvard and the University of North Carolina,...
Bill Gates writes about his experience visiting Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga
In a recent blog post titled "A map from classroom to career," Bill Gates reflects on a recent visit to Chaffey College to learn more about creating effective pathways for...
REGIONAL PILLARS OF SUCCESS
Increase educational attainment, with specific emphasis on accelerating success for historically marginalized student groups.
Foster an efficient, high-quality education system that creates equitable access for all students.
Build equitable structures in education to eradicate systemic racism.
Fuel a robust future economy that increases equitable career opportunities and employment.
Eliminate the chasms in wealth, income, and poverty rate which disproportionately affect people of color.