Increase Percentage of Adults with Valuable Credential
Equitable access to education, employment, and opportunity allows all people to grow, succeed, and thrive.
College & Career Readiness
ACTION PLAN
Organization:
College & Career Access Center
Lead Contact:
Nancy Peters-Lewis
STRATEGY
Aspiration/Affordability/Navigation: Support students in the planning of their post-secondary goals, including: post-secondary applications and scholarship searches, the completion of their admissions and financial aid applications, and in career planning through soft skills development, resume, cover letter, interview skills training, supporting job shadowing and job search assistance.
ISSUE/NEED
Less than 40% (34.3%) of Jackson County residents have a valuable post-secondary credential. CCAC mission is to assist with navigating ALL Jackson County residents to productive careers through the pursuit of appropriate post-secondary education or career training.
MEASUREMENTS
College application completion
Fafsa completion
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) application rates
Jackson Community Foundation and Sigmund Foundation scholarship application rates
Percentage of students who enter and graduate from a 2-4 year institution
Career Frontier Outputs
KEY ACTIVITIES
TIMELINE
Aspiration: Summer outreach/robotics for kids and teens 6+ at partner agencies such as YMCA, Isaiah's Hub, MLK & Cascades Elementary. Staff make concerted efforts for the most at risk students and will do home visits as appropriate.
Navigation/Affordability: Summer Melt program which works to keep students on track and confident in their next steps with a priority on students of color, first-generation disadvantaged students & undecided students.
Summer May-August annually
Postsecondary Readiness Initiative for students grade 6-12th which includes workshops that include topics such as discovering interests, exploring pathways, preparing foundations, planning for success, navigating options, and readiness/action planning.
Provide experiential learning to all 8th graders through curriculum as well as job shadowing for hands on career exploration and real work exposure.
Ongoing throughout school year annually
1:1 College and Career Consultations and Classroom Workshops for High School Seniors on college applications & FAFSA, Career Exploration & Soft Skills, Scholarships & Financial Literacy & Skilled Trades & Alternative Pathways. 13 districts with 83% participation.
Ongoing throughout school year annually
Affordability/Navigation/Re-engagement: Support Adult Learners & Continuing Students through the reconnect initiative, alumni reconnect outreach, Jackson County Hub, 1:1 advising and workshops in the community at partner venues.
Ongoing throughout school year annually
Shared Measurement System Connections
AIM
We Achieve Our Full Potential
GOAL
Increase percentage of adults with valuable credential
LEADING INDICATOR
Educational Attainment
ROOT CAUSE
Service systems are not easy to navigate
College & Career Readiness
ACTION PLAN
Organization:
College & Career Access Center
Lead Contact:
Nancy Peters-Lewis
STRATEGY
Grow & Retain Top Talent: To employ & retain highly qualified and well-trained team members with a focus on belonging & communication.
ISSUE/NEED
Less than 40% (34.3%) of Jackson County residents have a valuable post-secondary credential. CCAC mission is to assist with navigating ALL Jackson County residents to productive careers through the pursuit of appropriate post-secondary education or career training.
MEASUREMENTS
Retainment rate of 3 years for staff
KEY ACTIVITIES
TIMELINE
Monthly team meetings to support development (level setting for the month ahead.)
2025 - Ongoing
Connect and reflect meetings to celebrate wins and challenges, also reflecting on the work that was accomplished through monthly reports and data dives.
2025 - Ongoing
Near peer mentoring providing support to new employees for ongoing mentorship through the first year. Biweekly informal touch points to share experiences and express issues with peers rather than supervisors.
2025 - Ongoing
One on one biweekly touch points with supervisors to ensure personalized support, accountability, and coaching around goals.
2025 - Ongoing
Shared Measurement System Connections
AIM
We Achieve Our Full Potential
GOAL
Increase percentage of adults with valuable credential
LEADING INDICATOR
Educational Attainment
ROOT CAUSE
Community members are not adequately involved in design and administration of policies and services
Strengthening Nonprofits, Communities, and Organizational Resilience
ACTION PLAN
Organization:
Nonprofit Network
Lead Contact:
Anne de Irala
STRATEGY
We will develop a diverse team skilled and committed to building organizational capacity and transforming communities. We will build our organization so employees can be their best selves at work.
ISSUE/NEED
Nonprofit Network exists to strengthen organizations, develop leaders, and build resilient communities.
MEASUREMENTS
Employee retention and satisfaction survey scores
KEY ACTIVITIES
TIMELINE
Review job descriptions, compensation, and hiring processes for barriers to access.
January 2026 - 2027
Ongoing investment in Employee Learning and Professional Development.
2026 - 2029
Create and support career growth and advancement pathways.
January 2026 - Ongoing
Implement strategies that support employee wellness and long-term success.
January 2026 - 2029
Shared Measurement System Connections
AIM
We Achieve Our Full Potential
GOAL
Increase percentage of adults with valuable credential
LEADING INDICATOR
Educational Attainment
ROOT CAUSE
Priorities of upper/middle-class policy makers and service providers do not reflect understanding of community members' immediate needs and barriers