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FoundationCCC Fieldnotes
Insights and highlights from program experts in the field.
October 20, 2026
Belonging Is More Than a Promise. It Is a Commitment.
As a first-generation college graduate from San Buenaventura, Jalisco, Mexico, an immigrant, and someone who was formerly undocumented, I know how much it means to have someone believe in your potential. I also know that getting into college is only part of the journey. What happens once you arrive, who you turn to for support, and whether you feel that you belong can make all the difference.
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Event: Reducing Food Insecurity on College Campuses
October 20, 2026
Next week, colleges statewide are participating in CalFresh Outreach Week to bring awareness directly to campuses and help students reduce food insecurity.
Event: Supporting Undocumented Students Across California Community Colleges
October 19, 2026
This fall, two impactful convenings have reinforced a shared commitment to success, belonging, and economic mobility of undocumented and immigration-impacted students.
Event: INSPIRE 2026: What’s Next for Higher Education?
October 16, 2026
The event, hosted by the California Learning Lab, explored how artificial intelligence, changing workforce needs, and research on human and machine learning are shaping the future of higher education.
Program: Growing the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders
August 25, 2026
Our newly expanded partnership with the California Conversation Corps under the California Resilient Careers in Forestry initiative will recruit, train, and place Californians into lasting careers in the forestry and wildland fire sector.
Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions
August 25, 2026
A collaborative effort between FoundationCCC and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office has recently expanded nursing education opportunities in underserved regions while helping address California’s critical nursing shortage.
Program: Announcing the 2026 Real Estate Education Grant Program Awardee
July 27, 2026
The South Orange County Community College District / Saddleback College was recently selected as the recipient of the 2026 Real Estate Education Grant, awarded $105,000 to continue serving as the home of the California Community Colleges Real Estate Education Center. For the past decade, Saddleback College has hosted the Center, which serves as a statewide...
Event: Reducing Food Insecurity on College Campuses
October 20, 2026
Next week, colleges statewide are participating in CalFresh Outreach Week to bring awareness directly to campuses and help students reduce food insecurity.
Event: Supporting Undocumented Students Across California Community Colleges
October 19, 2026
This fall, two impactful convenings have reinforced a shared commitment to success, belonging, and economic mobility of undocumented and immigration-impacted students.
Event: INSPIRE 2026: What’s Next for Higher Education?
October 16, 2026
The event, hosted by the California Learning Lab, explored how artificial intelligence, changing workforce needs, and research on human and machine learning are shaping the future of higher education.
Impact Report: Three Years of Statewide Investment in LGBTQ+ Student Success
July 29, 2026
Over the last three years, the California Community Colleges have grown a robust infrastructure to support LGBTQ+ students statewide. Learn about how expanded resources are strengthening a sense of belonging and creating lasting positive change across California’s community colleges.
Social Highlights
Help prepare California’s next generation of healthcare professionals.
FoundationCCC is hiring a Manager, Program Partnerships and Delivery to build healthcare and education partnerships that help more students access the clinical training they need to begin their careers.
Bring your background in healthcare, clinical education, or healthcare workforce development, along with experience leading programs, building relationships, and implementing technology.
Fully remote within California; California residency required.
Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
Workforce development doesn’t happen in one place or through one program. It happens through people, partnerships, and systems working together to connect Californians with opportunity.
Created in collaboration between Foundation for California Community Colleges Workforce Development and Communication and Marketing Services teams, this new video brings together partner and student voices to show what workforce development looks like across California, and what becomes possible when colleges, employers, workforce partners, public agencies, and communities move forward together.
It’s also the first in a broader series bringing @foundationccc’s Areas of Impact to life and showing how our work alongside @californiacommunitycolleges extends beyond campus to strengthen communities across the state. We`re excited to share it!
California’s food future is taking shape and community colleges have a vital role to play.
In the latest Fieldnotes, @foundationccc President and CEO @keethamills reflects on the @foodfrontierca tour of Northern Italy and the possibilities for California: stronger connections between colleges and employers, more opportunities for students, and partnerships that bring new ideas into practice.
Thank you, Food Frontier, for bringing this delegation together and inspiring conversations that continue here at home.
Read Keetha’s reflections: Bringing New Possibilities to the Table - Link in bio👆
The @californiacollegesedu (CCGI), a Collaborative Impact Partner of FoundationCCC, is seeking an Executive Director to lead statewide work that puts college and career opportunities within reach.
CCGI manages CaliforniaColleges.edu, the state’s official college and career planning platform, helping students explore their options and take the next steps toward their goals.
As Executive Director, you’ll bring together education policy, partnerships, and organizational leadership to remove barriers for students. You’ll set strategic priorities, build trusted relationships with education leaders, policymakers, and funders, and guide the financial decisions that sustain this work.
You’ll also build on the expertise of a dedicated team. CCGI values leaders who listen closely, welcome direct and respectful feedback, and turn a shared commitment to equity into decisions and action.
Bring your experience in California education policy, executive leadership, and financial stewardship to work with statewide purpose.
Remote within California; California residency required. Apply today! Link in bio☝
Join @calawpathways TODAY, October 14, from 4–5 p.m. PT for a virtual workshop on transferring to a private university! 🎓
@californiacommunitycolleges students can get application tips and connect directly with transfer admissions representatives from the University of San Diego and Chapman University to explore their options.
Cal LAW Pathways is a FoundationCCC Collaborative Impact Partner helping students navigate pathways from community college to universities, law school, and legal careers.
Register: calawpathways.org/events/
Last month, @mdrc_news shared new work-based learning research during a webinar hosted by FoundationCCC. The research was commissioned by the Success Center for California Community Colleges, housed at FoundationCCC, and funded by the @californiacommunitycolleges Chancellor’s Office.
The research explores work experience education (WEE) and promising practices to support students at community colleges in California and across the nation.
Explore MDRC’s literature review and findings: Link in bio
Foundation for California Community Colleges honors the life and service of Gary Reed, former @californiacommunitycolleges Board of Governors member and @foundationccc Board member. His dedication to California’s community colleges and their students continued through his service on our Investment Advisory Committee until August 2026.
We are grateful for his many years of service and friendship. Our thoughts are with his wife, Chris, and all who loved him.
Read the statement from FoundationCCC President and CEO Keetha Mills in our Media Center: Link in bio.
When students feel seen, supported, and valued, they gain the confidence to find their voice and lead.
In the latest issue of Fieldnotes, Marisella Hernandez, FoundationCCC’s Senior Equity Manager, shares how her experience at @saccitycollege shaped her commitment to creating leadership opportunities for students across California.
Through the @cccstudentambassadorprogram , students connect their peers with essential resources while building skills and confidence that carry into their careers and communities.
Read Marisela’s reflection on the power of student leadership and watch the program video: Link in Bio☝
