Foundation for California Community Colleges

Tim Aldinger, Vice President of Workforce and Climate Innovation at Foundation for California Community Colleges, visited the #FutureOfWork Podcast at Pasadena City College EWD to discuss how combining real-world experience with classroom learning boosts talent development, retention, and industry collaboration. Click the link below to listen to the full episode! https://lnkd.in/eqrpAaGa

Advising, teaching, and mentoring–faculty do it all, but without the right tools, guiding students can be fraught with unknowns or missed opportunities. Program Pathways Mapper (PPM) equips you with clear, easy-to-read program roadmaps tailored to your school and state curriculum, making every advising session more impactful. PPM is a proven and completely free tool available for all California Community Colleges , #UC and #CSU faculty and students. With PPM, you spend less time troubleshooting and more time empowering students to succeed. Join the state-wide movement or schedule a demo by visiting programmapper.org

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring an experienced Sponsorships Manager, Resource Development! We're looking for a dynamic professional with real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, corporate giving, and innovative sponsorship strategies. If you’re comfortable working with modern CRM systems, digital campaign management tools, and have a solid background in project and people management, we encourage you to apply. Join our mission-driven, remote-first team and help elevate opportunities for community college students across California. Learn more and apply today:  https://lnkd.in/gi4-BsGX . #FoundationCCC #CACommunityColleges #nonprofitjobs #higheredjobs

Join us and help shape the future of forestry and wildland management in California at the Forestry Pathways Forum 2025, on April 24-25 at Reedley College. Connect with experts, professionals, and students in the forestry industry, and learn about the latest research in forest science. Be a part of collaborative workshops and discussions and gain practical knowledge that’ll kickstart your career in the Resilient Careers in Forestry program. Learn more about the Forum and register today! https://lnkd.in/gwg6jkra #ForestryForum2025 #ResilientForestryCareers

CalFresh Student Outreach Week is in full swing! If you're juggling school, work, or life, eligible students can access valuable support to ease food costs. With a quick eligibility check and a simple application—without affecting your financial aid—you can take a major step toward stress-free, healthy eating. Don't miss out on the opportunities #CalFresh has to offer. Get started now: https://lnkd.in/ggKAYFZc #CalFresh

California Community College Faculty and Staff – Are you committed to uplifting current and former foster youth on your campus? Join the Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success – Independent Living Program (YESS-ILP) Webinar to learn how your college can secure $22,000 annually (up to 3 years) in grant funding for life skills training, financial aid support, housing assistance, and career development services. Mark Your Calendar for Our YESS-ILP Info Sessions: Tuesday, February 25 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Don’t miss out, register today—together, we can transform lives, Session 1- bit.ly/session1YESS Session 2- bit.ly/session2YESS YESS-ILP applications open February 21 and close March 21! Questions? Contact ilp@foundationccc.org

California Community Colleges, in partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges and with generous support from Ascendium Education Group, is launching an innovative project to leverage shortened academic courses (8 weeks or less) to boost accessibility and flexibility for students statewide. These courses open the door to quality programs with more manageable workloads, benefiting working learners and student parents alike. “Shortened courses can play a pivotal role in helping our students succeed by offering them the flexibility and resources they need to balance education with other commitments,” said Dr. Rowena Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. By collecting and sharing lessons with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, we’re examining the barriers and opportunities colleges face, gathering tools from our community of practice, and recommending actions to scale promising practices—all in support of Vision 2030’s commitment to flexible learning modalities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzkzdC6B

Kickstart your career in the insurance and financial services industry today! The Keenan Insurance Scholarship, available exclusively to California Community Colleges students, aims to promote diversity in the financial sector. This scholarship awards up to $1,200 each academic year to help cover the cost for books, supplies, and other educational expenses. Students can apply through their community college’s financial aid or scholarship offices. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to invest in your future and set yourself up for success! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmvktzMR #KeenanInsuranceScholarship

Learning Lab now has a Substack! Catch the latest perspectives on pedagogy, policy, and how generative AI will impact teaching and learning. Our first post is a guest commentary from David Bressoud, who provides a brief history of math instruction and how AI could change everything. 🔗Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gD3uygPQ #CaliforniaEducationLearningLab #FoundationCCC #CAPublicHigherEd #CaliforniaCommunityColleges

Forest Health: A Glimpse of Mountain Mornings - a #repost from Shasta College Forest Health. Kyra L., a Student Ambassador for the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ Resilient Careers in Forestry (RCIF) program, offers us a unique perspective from the seat of a skidder in the Chester burn scar. Starting with hands-on training through the Shasta College Logging Program and California Registered Apprenticeship for Forestry Training (CRAFT), Kyra is committed to responsible land stewardship, wildfire prevention, and inspiring others to pursue forestry careers. Discover how hands-on learning, innovative programs, and a passion for sustainability converge to shape the future of forest management. Ready to explore your path in forestry? Visit forestrypathways.org to learn more. . . #ForestryCareers #SustainableForestry #WildfirePrevention #NaturalResources #CareerDevelopment #CommunityColleges California Community Colleges