About Us
Streamlining Educational Pathways and Reducing Inequities
The new California Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program aims to help California’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing long-standing social and economic inequities in higher education and workforce participation. The program is made possible by a $250 million appropriation to the Department of General Services (DGS) in the Budget Act of 2021.
The Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative is made possible through existing regional partnerships which include K-12 Districts, 2-Year Community College Districts, 4-Year non-profit Secondary Institutions, and Workforce Partners. Its governance is made up of three primary agencies:
The Steering Committee serves as the Executive Leadership Team and consists of K-16 partners and workforce leaders. The Steering Committee provides final approval on sub-awards based on recommendations made by the Interagency Council.
The Interagency Council serves as the agency between the Steering Committee and the Individual Pathway Workgroups. The Interagency Council is responsible for developing the RFP process, reviewing sub-award applications proposals and making recommendations to the Steering Committee for final approval on funding.
Individual Pathway Workgroups are industry-specific (business, education, engineering, and healthcare) and composed of sub-award grantees who come together to discuss implementation of funded projects.
Collaborators and Key Stakeholders
CaliforniaColleges.edu is California’s official college and career planning platform. Lessons and tools help students discover goals for life after high school.
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The Department of General Services (DGS) serves as business manager for the state of California by providing a variety of services to state agencies through procurement and acquisition solutions.
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California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) helps close the gaps between systems and ensures that all California students, especially those who have been underrepresented in higher education, can move seamlessly from K-12 to college and career.
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Foundation for California Community Colleges operates over 50 innovative programs and services that benefit students, colleges, and communities across six priority areas of impact.
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Riverside County Education Collaborative is a grassroots movement with representing members from Riverside/San Bernardino County school districts, higher education, city/county officials, and private industry.
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Riverside County Office of Education focuses on ensuring the success of all students. Our Pledge to our stakeholders serves to define student success in relevant, measurable, and achievable terms. We are committed to the accomplishment of our mission by focusing on our Pledge. It drives everything we do at the RCOE. Learn more.
Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) is under the authority of the state of California’s Department of General Services. As staff to the State Allocation Board (SAB) the OPSC implements and administers a $47 billion school facilities construction program.
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Riverside Community College District through its three colleges—Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College supported by the District Office—serves and enriches its diverse communities by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals. Learn more.
California State University, San Bernardino is listed among the best colleges and universities in the western United States, according to The Princeton Review, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report. It also is part of the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, With Distinction – the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive. Learn More.
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a regional K-16 collaborative working to achieve educational and economic equity in the Inland Empire and serves as a convener for the IE Regional K-16 Education Collaborative. 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.
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San Bernardino Community College District positively impacts the lives and careers of our students, the well-being of their families, and the prosperity of our community through excellence in educational and training opportunities. Learn more.