OneFuture Coachella Valley
Project Title
For general support
Date
Jun. 06, 2024
Duration
15 months
Description
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership initiated the OneFuture initiative to bridge gaps in educational attainment, access, and career readiness. The initiative formulated a Regional Plan for College and Career Success addressing key student populations and setting regional level goals including high career program enrollment, financial aid attainment, college and career planning and scholarship provision. Various Alignment Teams were established focusing on specific student demographics and their needs, guided by data and student feedback. A notable program developed in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and CSU San Bernardino supports migrant students’ postsecondary access and exploration of STEM careers. Some achievements include increased FAFSA completion rates and awarding of over $17 million in scholarships. Support for this work comes through the Education Programs Profiles in Collective Leadership initiative, which seeks to support organizations that are delivering learning opportunities that consistently put young people on a path to thriving futures and engaged citizenship.