City Council
MEETING DATE: 7/11/2018
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Presentation on OneFuture Coachella Valley
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FROM:
Stone James, Economic Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
This item is provided for information and discussion only.
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BACKGROUND:
OneFuture Coachella Valley was launched in 2005 as a career pathways initiative under the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, and expanded to include a regional college access and scholarship initiative in 2009. The OneFuture team now administers the selection and awarding of more than $1.4 million per year in scholarships and has been instrumental in creating a regional leadership focus on college and career success across all levels of education, business, and community. As an Alignment USA community, OneFuture is advancing the Regional Plan to provide students with meaningful career explorations, work experience, and scholarships, as well as other support mechanisms for college success1.
1. https://www.onefuturecv.org/
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Henry requested Shelia Thorton, OneFuture Coachella Valley President and CEO, discuss her organization’s mission, recent successes, and future goals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
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