Foundation for California Community Colleges

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 [email protected]

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

The California Community Colleges collaboration with the Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity is seeking five exceptional individuals to join our inaugural cohort of AI Fellows. This program aims to advance the thoughtful and equitable integration of AI across the #CalCommunityColleges by promoting innovation in teaching, learning, operational efficiency and student support. Apply today at bit.ly/41fwkVt. The deadline is Friday, March 7. #Vision2030 #AI

Last week in Washington, D.C. , the Second Nature Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit 2025 convened visionary leaders to explore new strategies for accelerating climate action across higher education. Foundation for California Community Colleges team members contributed throughout the conference, showcasing the vital role California Community Colleges play in advancing sustainability, strengthening local resilience, and preparing students for climate-ready careers. At the Plenary: New Structures, Strategies, and Partnerships for Accelerating Climate Solutions, Jeffrey Clary (pictured far right), Sr. Director, Climate Strategies at FoundationCCC, led a powerful discussion alongside (pictured left to right): ?? Shalanda Baker, Vice Provost for Sustainability & Climate Action, University of Michigan ?? Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University ?? Brian C. Ballentine, PhD Chief of Staf, Senior VP, Strategy, Rutgers University ?? Aminta Breaux, President, Bowie State University The panel examined how institutions are reshaping structures, staffing, and partnerships to overcome systemic barriers and drive meaningful climate solutions. Additional FoundationCCC team members, including Becky Roe (Senior Manager, Center for Climate Futures) and Brett Zeuner (Senior Program Manager, Environmental Equity), contributed their expertise, further reinforcing the importance of community colleges in leading climate action nationwide. #ClimateLeadership #HigherEd #Sustainability #ClimateAction