ABOUT CPI : about us : vision & mission : our work : background : broader context : glossary
Vision & Mission
The Vision
Smart Students: Students who are prepared for college and career success.
Great Jobs: A thriving regional economy that features abundant high wage, high growth jobs.
Powerful Partners: Business, education, government, student and parent leaders who participate in ensuring a strong, sustainable regional economy.
Mission:
To create a college going culture and a vibrant economy throughout the Coachella Valley by connecting education, business and civic partners around the common goal of expanded opportunities for valley students to access multiple pathways to college and career.
Strategy:
Develop a comprehensive set of new and expanded career pathways by integrating regional economic development strategies with regional educational programs and services.
Goals:
- Expand and enhance career opportunities for low income youth
- Improve retention and college going rates for low income youth
- Increase student engagement and motivation in learning and prepare students for more diverse and stable career opportunities
Objectives:
- Make industry cluster workforce development a key driver and contributor to regional economic development efforts.
- Align education and economic/workforce development strategies regionally.
- Create a fully articulated valley-wide network of education programs P-20 that is informed by industry needs and provides multiple pathways to college and career for valley youth.
- Connect partners, leverage resources, engage students and parents.
- Provide ongoing professional development for educators and business partners.
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