Foundation For California Community Colleges

Programs: Student success programs accelerate student completion and transfer rates in the california community colleges (ccc). The foundation has championed and supported the california community colleges student success initiative-a widespread reform effort led by the california community colleges chancellor's office to promote student success and completion from inception to implementation. In 2012, the foundation named student success as a flagship initiative and now operates and supports a number of student success aligned projects that aim to increase the number of students who obtain certificates, degrees, or transfer to a university. Student success services include:-the success center for california community colleges, launched by the community colleges chancellor's office and the foundation for california community colleges, which works to advance the student success initiative and significantly improve student outcomes by serving as a hub that promotes the sharing, adoption, and implementation of effective practices and policies across the california community college system. -the vision for success, a set of system goals developed in collaboration with and adopted by the chancellor's office to expand student access, success, educational, and career outcomes for community college students across the state. -the california guided pathways project, which helps 20 california community colleges implement an integrated, institution-wide approach to student success by creating structured educational experiences that support each student from point of entry to attainment of high-quality postsecondary credentials and careers. -the step:forward campaign, which aims to help students understand priority registration and assist students who are completing a degree or certificate program or transferring to a four-year university get the courses they need to succeed. The step:forward website is a valuable tool for students at all community colleges, helping them understand the new requirements for priority registration and take the steps needed to reach their educational goals. -the california acceleration project (cap), which supports california's 114 community colleges to redesign their developmental english and math curricula and increase student completion. Cap is focused on increasing the number of students who go on to complete transferable courses in english and math, a critical early momentum point toward longer term degree and transfer outcomes. -the california college guidance initiative, which works to ensure that all 6th-12th grade students in california have access to a systematic baseline of guidance and support as they plan, prepare, and pay for college. Ccgi partners with k-12 school districts to support students, counselors, parents, and community-based organizations with technological tools that help guide the college planning and preparation process. -the california community colleges civic impact project, a non-partisan initiative to engage community college students in issues that affect the community, state, and nation as a means to promote lifelong civics-related skills, career paths, and volunteerism. In partnership with the california community colleges chancellor's office, colleges, researchers, and youth advocacy groups, the project aims to incorporate civic engagement and civic literacy into the broader framework of students' education.

the foundation's workforce development programs support the california community colleges to enhance work-based learning opportunities for high school and college students, improve opportunities for californians to enter the workforce prepared for rewarding careers, and help shape the future workforce to rise to california's economic challenges and opportunities. Workforce development services include:-career catalyst, a suite of services for organizations seeking to offer paid work experience. Since 1998, this service has simplified the process of creating internship positions by managing back-office support services for employers and assisting companies with finding qualified students. Career catalyst serves private companies, industry associations, state and local agencies, workforce intermediaries, colleges, and non-profit organizations. -launchpath, an online matching tool that helps high school and college students secure internships and other work-based learning opportunities that align with their major or career pathway. Launchpath is developing the technology to take work-based learning to scale throughout california and beyond. -digital badges, which provide the information employers need to make a smart hire and serve as a visual way to showcase industry sector skills, career readiness, and success in internships, as a supplement to traditional data points like academic grades. -here to career, a mobile application created in collaboration with the california community colleges chancellor's office and young invincibles, targeted to low-income students and families that provides information about california community college education opportunities and awareness of careers that can increase earning potential and provide improved economic prosperity. -the nursing resource center, a suite of internet-based services that helps maximize nursing education capacity by streamlining placements and exposing new opportunities for school-hospital relationships. -centralized clinical placement system, an online tool designed to increase healthcare education capacity by streamlining the clinical placement process and maximizing placement opportunities. In 2017, the foundation launched a new version which includes a modern design and simplified navigation, a responsive layout, and improved process for requesting and responding to placement requests and dashboards that provide an at-a-glance view of key information and activity. -the california apprenticeship initiative, a grant opportunity offered by the california community colleges chancellor's office to support the creation of new apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship training programs. The foundation provides technical assistance to 37 projects and 20 sectors through coaching to increase student and employer engagement and foster a shared community of practice for college supervisors of apprenticeship programs. -the career ladders project, which aims to improve educational and career outcomes for californians by fostering opportunities through research, policy reforms, and strategic assistance to community colleges and their k16 education, workforce, and community partners.

the foundation's environment programs directly benefit colleges, students, and the community, contributing to cleaner air and expanding student career training opportunities in the automotive field. The foundation leverages a network of colleges to promote workforce development opportunities for students interested in environmental careers, provide energy efficiencies in colleges, and bring environmental benefits to surrounding communities. Environment services include:-the bureau of automotive repair smog check referee program, created to improve the smog check process and help reduce air pollution for all californians. Referee centers are state-contracted emissions test facilities that provide a wide array of resources for california motorists, including specialized services other smog stations are not authorized to perform. The foundation is contracted by bar to manage the smog check referee program at 31 community college campuses. In addition to a wide array of services for consumers, referee centers offer valuable career training opportunities for california community college students. -the student technician training program, which has helped support the training of hundreds of future smog technicians. This 300-hour paid training program includes extensive hands-on experience which prepares automotive students to become high performing smog technicians. Graduating technicians have gone on to successful employment in the industry, owning their own smog check stations, or becoming smog check referees themselves. -the california automotive resource center (calarc), a hub for students and professionals in the automotive industry. This site offers resources to help automotive professionals advance their career and education, locate training programs and certification courses, find job opportunities in their region, or join a community to connect with other automotive professionals throughout the state. -replace your ride, a program that helps people trade in their older, high polluting vehicles for a more fuel-efficient option. Options include a new or newer vehicle, a hybrid or electric vehicle, discounts on car-sharing or vanpooling, or a public transit pass. This program is created for vehicle owners in the south coast air basin, and is administered in collaboration with the foundation and the south coast air quality management district. -disadvantaged communities outreach, a partnership with the california air resources board that works to conduct outreach to eligible governmental, community, and consumer groups to raise awareness of california climate investments and accelerate california's clean energy economy. The foundation's outreach efforts are designed to extend participation in programs that improve public and environmental health, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

system support and servicesas the official nonprofit supporting the chancellor's office and the california community colleges, the foundation operates at the statewide level, developing and managing systemwide resources and tools, and providing a hub of collaboration and services for mission-aligned partners. The foundation's system support programs and services support the priorities of california community colleges, helping to advance and accelerate systemwide initiatives. They also support local colleges and partners, helping them navigate and coordinate within a large and decentralized system. System support and services include:-fusion (facilities utilization, space inventory options net), a database of over 80 million square feet of california community college facilities that tracks condition assessments and develops cost modeling for maintenance projects, enabling colleges to plan budgets and help facilitate the passing of much-needed bond measures. -california community colleges geographic information systems (ccc gis), a collaboration between the foundation, the california community colleges chancellor's office, and the college research community to provide geographic information systems data and tools to all california community colleges. Ccc gis provides a common repository for the various maps, documents, links, and other tools that help answer questions important to the mission of the california community colleges, including questions about regional demographics and population growth, enrollment forecasting and patterns, workforce development, and facilities planning and maintenance. -student scholarships, administered through the california community colleges scholarship endowment, a $76 million permanent scholarship fund, which provides over 3,300 scholarships to students each year for use towards textbooks, equipment, uniforms, and other instructional supplies. -the california community college real estate education endowment, which provides financial support to enhance real estate education in the california community colleges. The endowment aims to increase the number of real estate practitioners who are able to enroll in real estate education courses at the community colleges. -the nursing education investment fund, a $15 million investment fund providing grants to colleges and students in order to support nursing education in the california community colleges. -fiscal sponsorship services for community college districts, programs, and projects that work in the public interest to enhance education in california and beyond, and that do not wish to become a nonprofit organization to accept charitable funding. Fiscally sponsored programs have the advantage of the foundation's close relationship with the community college system and unique status as the official foundation for the california community college chancellor's office. -sponsorship for all major statewide awards given by the california community colleges board of governors and academic senate, as well as a variety of other awards. The foundation also provides staff development training and technology support, including website development and hosting services. -the network of california community college foundations, a group of community college fundraisers in california dedicated to improving collective effectiveness and impact. The network represents over 80% of the executive directors and advancement professionals working to advance the missions of the california community colleges. Collegebuys purchasing programscollegebuys leverages the size of the largest system of education in the nation to make educational purchases more affordable for campuses, faculty, and students. Purchases made through collegebuys create significant cost savings and bring revenue back into the system, helping to fund other programs and student scholarships. A core element of the collegebuys philosophy is the "total cost of ownership" approach, which reinforces the importance of evaluating the entire price of a product-from the initial price to the end of the product's life. Collegebuys offerings include:-discounted software from microsoft, adobe, and other key technology providers to offer creative design software, cost-per-copy printing services, learning management systems, and networking hardware. -california connects, a mobile internet service that aims to close the broadband gap in california and nationwide. California connects includes a mobile hotspot that lets users stay connected to the internet in school, at home, and on the go. The mobile hotspot service is powered by sprint and offers nationwide 4g lte connectivity for up to 10 devices on a 10 hour charge. -facilities infrastructure offerings for community colleges which include storage systems, stadium seating, flooring, energy-efficient led lighting, and furniture for classrooms, offices, and social areas. -the chess initiative, a partnership between the california community colleges, california state university, and university of california systems, which allows all three systems to utilize collegebuys contracts, increasing savings and diversifying the purchasing options available for our colleges. Equitythe foundation's equity programs provide quality resources, educational programs, and training for community colleges and the students that they serve, especially those who have been historically underrepresented. The foundation is committed to enhancing existing services that assist students in pursuing their academic goals, launching career paths, supporting wellness, or shaping roles as active citizens in local communities. Equity programs work to cultivate permanent relationships with community colleges, students, and partner organizations in order to develop and support programs that increase opportunities for community college students and their surrounding communities. Equity services include:-each mind matters (emm), created in partnership with the california community colleges chancellor's office to expand on and enhance the efforts of the california community colleges student mental health program by broadly marketing and disseminating emm resources and tools, providing training and technical assistance to increase local adoption of existing and customized emm tools and resources, and leveraging existing regional networks to increase college and partner engagement. -the youth empowerment strategies for success - independent living program, which serves current and former foster youth ages 16-21. The main objective of the yess-ilp project is to assist youth transitioning from the k-12 educational system into higher education, creating a pipeline for youth access to educational and career training opportunities available within the california community college system. Yess-ilp supports youth in developing the critical life management skills necessary to become successful, thriving adults. -the foster youth success initiative (fysi), introduced in 2007 by the chancellor's office by establishing fysi liaisons in each of the 114 california community colleges. The statewide fysi liaison supports community college liaisons in accessing training to provide educational services to foster youth and improve data quality. Overall goals are improving educational outcomes and collaboration between the community college, k-12 system, and social services systems. -the cooperating agencies foster youth educational support (cafyes) program, a joint effort of the foundation and the chancellor's office, with support from the john burton foundation, the california wellness foundation, the walter s. Johnson foundation and other stakeholders, offers expanded support services to current and former foster youth who are students within the community college system. This effort includes outreach and recruitment, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, career guidance, child care assistance, and other services. -fresh success, which helps community colleges and community-based organizations effectively start and manage calfresh employment and training (e&t) programs in partnership with their counties. Through fresh success, calfresh participants gain education and training that will lead to better employment and a path to economic self-sufficiency. -california afterschool network, which provides expanded learning practitoners, advocates, and community members with the resources and tools necessary to build high quality expanded learning programs in california. Can serves as an advocate for effective policies and is a catalyst for expanded learning program quality.