Overview By 2030, thousands of qualified Inland Empire students may be denied a seat in college due to limited enrollment capacity. This study explores the urgent challenge of postsecondary access in a region where demand for higher education is expected to far outpace available opportunities. Using a dynamic projection tool, this study models multiple scenarios…
A framework for reflection, action, and accountability on the path to sustained equity The Equity Continuum is a practical, evidence-informed tool that helps organizations examine how well they are supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Developed by Growing Inland Achievement’s Equity Action Network Team, this resource offers a structured pathway to evaluate current practices, surface…
Overview This policy briefing outlines Growing Inland Achievement’s legislative focus for 2025–2026. It presents a targeted agenda to advance equitable educational and economic outcomes across the Inland Empire. Rooted in GIA’s 2030 Strategic Plan and developed through regional collaboration, these priorities highlight where coordinated policy action can create meaningful and measurable progress, from improving early…
Overview GIA’s 2030 Strategic Plan is a bold vision for improving educational attainment and economic mobility in the Inland Empire. Developed with input from hundreds of local partners, this plan outlines a shared regional goal: increasing the number of working-age adults with a postsecondary degree or credential of value to 70% by the year 2030….
Overview Perceptions of Higher Education in the Inland Empire is a mixed-methods research study exploring how students and families within the Inland Empire view postsecondary education. Through surveys of more than 700 potential students and parents, along with in-depth interviews, the study uncovers how perceptions, values, and barriers shape decisions about whether, and where, to…
Overview This fact sheet, developed by Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) and Recon Insight Group, highlights the powerful connection between postsecondary attainment and economic growth in California’s Inland Empire. Using regional data and national benchmarks, the analysis quantifies how each additional graduate contributes to the region’s economy; expanding the tax base, boosting consumer spending, generating jobs,…
A report on why adults stop out and what it takes to bring them back Across the Inland Empire, thousands of adults have left college without completing a degree or certificate. As the region works to increase postsecondary attainment and economic mobility, returning adult learners represents both a critical need and a significant opportunity. This…
Understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s talent pipeline The Inland Empire stands at a pivotal moment. While the region has shown resilience in the face of economic disruption and demographic change, long-term success depends on how effectively education systems align with workforce needs. This comprehensive report offers a data-informed look at the Inland…
