Foundation for California Community Colleges

Just released: our 2024–25 Innovation and Impact Report — Centering Communities. This year, we celebrate the early and successful completion of our Double Impact Strategic Plan and highlight how California Community Colleges continue to serve as trusted anchor institutions across the state. From distributing student scholarships and scaling AI-learning pathways to supporting wildfire relief and workforce innovation, our programs are rooted in the needs of students and the communities they call home. At FoundationCCC, we believe that when we center communities, we expand opportunity. Explore the stories, data, and partnerships that shaped a transformative year—and where we’re headed next. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gxTYhcMn

Ready to educate. Ready to serve. ReadyED 2026. As the culminating event of the Resilient Landscape Network, ReadyED 2026 brings resilience leaders together to inspire collaboration, innovation, and action. Join educators, program leaders, and students across California Community Colleges and partner universities working to strengthen California’s wildfire and landscape resilience workforce. Save the Date - March 17-18, 2026 Mt. San Antonio College More details and registration coming soon. Learn more - bit.ly/ReadyED26

Last week, our CCC Student Ambassador Program team joined students, practitioners, and advocates at the 2025 Basic Needs Summit at Napa Valley College. Foundation for California Community Colleges Equity Manager Marisela Hernandez, MBA co-presented “From Challenge to Collaboration: Wraparound Support for Basic Needs” alongside Ventura College partners Alma Rodriguez, Maria Crisosto Calderon, and Vanessa Gonzalez. Together, they shared how CalFresh outreach toolkits, campus basic needs teams, and peer ambassadors work together to connect students with food, financial aid, and Dreamer resources. This coordinated, wraparound support helps students stay enrolled and complete their higher-ed goals. Thank you to the Real College California Coalition and partners for convening this important space for basic needs innovation across California Community Colleges.

Every Wednesday, Long Beach City College turns the A Quad into a hub for student support. The Viking Village Market at LBCC brings students and staff together for fresh fruits and vegetables, connection, and access to resources like basic needs support, CalFresh, mental health services, transfer counseling, and more. California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Pallary N., part of the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ Student Ambassador network, is on the ground helping classmates navigate everything from food assistance to affordable auto insurance, making it easier for students to stay focused on their education. Read the full story in The Viking News: https://lnkd.in/gpeddSgK

Now Hiring: Senior Public Relations Specialist The Foundation for California Community Colleges is seeking a strategic communicator to lead high-level public relations efforts on behalf of the nation’s largest and most diverse system of higher education. As the Senior Public Relations Specialist, you’ll develop and execute media relations strategies, guide executive communications, and support the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office with issues management and thought leadership. We’re looking for someone who can: • Build and sustain relationships with local, state, and national media • Craft persuasive, timely messaging across formats—press releases, op-eds, speeches, and more • Provide communications support in moments of opportunity and crisis • Align public messaging with mission, policy, and stakeholder priorities This position is remote-first, with competitive pay, and generous benefits. If you're ready to drive meaningful communications, support student success, and help tell California’s higher education story, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ggVJA3Kb

Today is #GivingTuesday. Among all the ways to give, you can make sure California Community Colleges students don’t have to choose between food and a future. Nearly half of community college students in our state are unsure where their next meal will come from. Your gift goes directly to students so they can buy groceries, stay enrolled, and keep moving toward a stable career. Give now and help put food on the table for a student who is doing everything right: working, studying, and striving to reach their goals. Donate: https://lnkd.in/gAb5cSZx

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Many California Community Colleges students are going to class hungry, and no one should have to choose between food and a future. Save the date to give tomorrow, or make your gift today, and help a student keep food on the table and stay enrolled. Donate: https://lnkd.in/gAb5cSZx

Thankful for all who make opportunity possible. #foundationccc

Mark your calendars! The 8th Annual California Community Colleges LGBTQIA2S+ Summit will take place April 15-16, 2026! Join students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators for two days of collaboration, learning, and idea-sharing. Together, we’ll explore innovative strategies to strengthen campus programs and enhance support services for all students.

This past year, California LAW Pathways (Cal LAW) expanded opportunities for aspiring legal professionals across California, supporting students through statewide learning events, mentorship, networking, and the Pathways to Law Summit. As a Foundation for California Community Colleges Collaborative Impact Partner, Cal LAW creates pathways for students of diverse backgrounds to enter the legal profession, supporting their journey from high school through community college, four-year institutions, and law schools. Cal LAW aligns closely with our mission to expand access, strengthen student success, and improve educational and career outcomes through student-centered resources and tools. Our collaboration supports the ongoing efforts that open doors for students exploring a future in law. Learn more about their year of achievements and the growing community supporting California’s next generation of legal leaders. Cal LAW Pathways: https://calawpathways.org/ FoundationCCC Collaborative Impact Program: https://lnkd.in/gQ-rmftA