Partner Strategies
The list below represents specific strategies of action plans. These strategies are being implemented by organizations, agencies, and groups in the Jackson County community to root out barriers that are holding inequitable outcomes in place.
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ACTION PLAN
College & Career Readiness
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
Often students find it difficult to navigate the post-secondary and career ecosystem- knowing how to fill out applications and apply for financial aid and employment.
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
STRATEGY
Grow & Retain Top Talent: To employ & retain highly qualified and well-trained team members with a focus on belonging & communication.
ISSUE/NEED
Ensure we develop high-quality staff that have the skills necessary to support students in attaining post-secondary degree 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
Partner Wins & Accomplishments
Celebrate meaningful progress made by Network Partners to address community needs, remove barriers, and advance equitable outcomes across Jackson County. Whether connected to the Collective Action Plan or shared independently, each accomplishment demonstrates how collaborative action is creating lasting change within Jackson County.
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