More than 6M Californians w/ some college but no credential are striving for a better life while systems were never designed for their realities. @CollegeFutures is committing $4MM, in partnership with @jfftweets, to change that. Learn More: bit.ly/4mzTyNu

#RebuildingTheCaliforniaDreamForEveryone

Join Us Live Today! At 11am PT College Futures Foundation President & CEO Eloy Ortiz Oakley will give the "2025 State of the Learner Address." Stream live:

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New research sparks curiosity, raises new questions, and encourages all of us to ask what we can reimagine right now to better meet adult learners where they are. collegefutures.org/reaching-att...

Join us live for the 2025 State of the Learner Address with @CollegeFutures' President & CEO Eloy Ortiz Oakley. In his address, Eloy will share insights from new research on CA learners: what they value in education, what they expect, & what’s getting in the way. Save the Date: 9/10 at 11am PST.

Be sure to join the “Golden Returns” webinar tomorrow, 8/7, at 11AM PT to learn more about regional disparitieS, top-performing institutions across public & private sectors, & explore the policy & institutional levers needed to drive greater value for learners. bit.ly/44Nzx0q

NEW ANALYSIS: “Golden Returns: A Regional Look at the ROI of California Community and Career Colleges,” shows stark differences across 12 economic regions in the state. See how institutions stack up: bit.ly/44Il9oH.

Now more than ever, learners are demanding greater value—a positive return on investment (ROI) for their postsecondary education. And, a new federal accountability system enshrined in law. Join our timely webinar: access.ihenow.com/golden-retur....

WEBINAR: Building Capacity and Culture for Economic Mobility: Tuesday, July 15, 10AM PT/1PM ET. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

Public Agenda, will spotlight 4 high-performing colleges & universities creating pathways to #EconomicMobility for students experiencing financial challenges.

Congratulations again to CA's finest when it comes to delivering on #EconomicMobility for students, especially those historically underserved. We had the honor of celebrating these top institutions at the #GoldenOpportunitiesSummit.

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Last week leaders from higher ed, policy & advocacy, research, & other sectors joined us for the #GoldenOpportunitiesSummit. We heard from powerhouse panelists on the state of #EconomicMobility for California learners & how each of us can do our part to rebuild the California dream for everyone.

We Are College Futures

New look. Bolder voice. Unshaken commitment.

We’re stepping into a new era—one defined by boldness, clarity, and a fearless commitment to learners across California.

Read full announcement at bit.ly/4jIz4RK.

“Well guess what, folks? They need to be more like us now. Okay? They need to be opening their doors to regular working class Americans,” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, president & CEO of College Futures Foundation. www.highereddive.com/news/ways-co...

Niesha Ambeau joined the College Futures Foundation team this April as our human resources coordinator. Niesha will work closely with the fiscal operations team to foster positive employee experiences, and with colleagues across the organization to achieve the foundation’s goals.

College Futures Foundation is thrilled to welcome Maria Anguiano as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) this spring. As a first-generation college graduate, Anguiano has dedicated her career to improving access to education for all learners.

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It is no surprise that 87% of the top institutions on the California Mobility Index are from the CSU, which has shifted its ultimate goalpost from a four-year degree attainment to ensuring graduate's credentials lead to a good job.

More about the #CAMobilityIndex at buff.ly/cRHJdKh.

Californians deserve #PostsecondaryEducation opportunities that lead to #SocioeconomicMobility. We believe in the power of postsecondary opportunity in ensuring that all Californians can thrive. Our new research offers baseline postsecondary attainment rates across CA: buff.ly/4jOttdc.

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While 56% of CA adults, 25-64 y/o hold a postsecondary degree or credential, this rate falls short of our state’s aspirations. Even more, this overall rate masks deep & persistent equity gaps w/in our state. New Research: buff.ly/4jOttdc.
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It is critical for us to ensure that attainment aligns with #EconomicMobility and that we center our focus on underserved learners as part of our equity imperative. Check out our new research on attainment among California learners: buff.ly/4jOttdc.

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