Academy Funding

In July, 2007, the Peralta and Contra Costa Community College Districts received a grant from the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges to establish a regional “Career Advancement Academy” that will establish economic and educational pipelines for undereducated, underemployed youth and young adults (ages 18 to 30).

One of three regional awards statewide, the grant provided $1.67 million in funding for FY 2007-08, with renewals for up to three years.

In addition to seven community colleges, the East Bay Career Advancement Academy partnership also includes numerous community-based organizations, adult education providers, and industry and workforce development partners in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

The collaboration is the first of its kind for the East Bay. The Academy will provide a unique opportunity to leverage educational, business, community and governmental resources to address the chronic economic and educational barriers facing youth and young adults in the East Bay.