Foundation for California Community Colleges

Streamline procurement processes for educational institutions, maximizing savings and compliance.

Empowers California community colleges to leverage AI for equitable educational innovations.

Enhances collaboration across education sectors to drive student success and equitable outcomes.

Supports students through scholarships and emergency financial aid.

Enhances access to affordable technology and connectivity for California students.

Enhances student success through streamlined pathways and improved completion rates.

Facilitates meaningful connections between job seekers and skill-building opportunities.

Enhances efficiency and availability of clinical placements for health care students.

Programs that create, manage, and measure endowment-funded scholarships and emergency financial aid to increase student access and retention.

Products: California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE)

Initiatives that provide affordable devices, broadband connectivity, and technology resources to remove digital barriers to learning.

Products: California Connects

Frameworks and implementation support that redesign curricula, advising, and institutional practices to accelerate student completion and transfer.

Products: California Guided Pathways Project

Programs that develop apprenticeships, internships, and employer-aligned skill-building to increase job placement and regional economic mobility.

Products: Career Catalyst

Centralized systems for scheduling, tracking, and communicating clinical placements to improve capacity, compliance, and student training outcomes in health programs.

Products: Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS)

Collective purchasing programs and compliant contract platforms that deliver cost savings, compliance, and scalable procurement for K–12, higher education, and public agencies.

Products: FoundationCCC Enterprise Procurement Services

Platforms and hubs that support AI-driven experimentation, cross-stakeholder co-design, and equitable scaling of innovations across education and workforce systems.

Products: FoundationCCC AI Hub, Intersegmental Solutions Hub

FoundationCCC Enterprise Procurement Services

FoundationCCC Enterprise Procurement Services coordinates CollegeBuys, CivicBuys, SchoolBuys, and AICCUBuys to drive savings, compliance, and efficiency for higher education and public sector buyers. It leverages collective purchasing power, offering contracts tailored for various educational needs through a centralized platform, ensuring efficiency in procurement across multiple sectors.

• Leverage Buying Power
  Optimizes institutional resources through purchasing that benefits colleges and public agencies.
• Achieve Significant Savings
  Provides institutions the opportunity to reduce their procurement costs significantly.
• Streamline Procurement Processes
  Ensures compliance and efficiency in procurement for municipalities and government agencies.
• Access Tailored Procurement Solutions
  Provides unique contracts designed specifically for K-12 institutions, ensuring that school districts have the resources they need at competitive prices.
• Leverage Collective Buying Power
  Ensures cost efficiency and compliance through access to specialized contracts for private colleges.
• Realize Significant Savings
  Leverages collective buying power to provide discounts up to 85% on a variety of educational resources.
• Enhance Procurement Efficiency
  Streamlines purchasing processes while maintaining compliance and maximizing value.
• Access Compliant Agreements
  Benefits from a wide range of pre-negotiated supplier contracts that meet compliance requirements.

FoundationCCC AI Hub

FoundationCCC AI Hub is a platform for accelerating equity-focused innovation within California’s community college ecosystem. It supports collaboration, experimentation, and AI-enabled initiatives aimed at improving outcomes in higher education through collective contributions and innovation.

• Leverage AI For Innovation
  Integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance educational methodologies and outcomes.
• Advance Equity Objectives
  Targets systemic inequities in education to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities.
• Foster Collaborative Partnerships
  Encourages diverse stakeholders to collaborate on innovative projects that address community college challenges.
• Support Innovative Projects
  Facilitates funding and resources for projects that enhance educational outcomes through innovation.

Intersegmental Solutions Hub

Intersegmental Solutions Hub is FoundationCCC’s central platform for cross-segment collaboration, aligning TK–12, college, and workforce systems to co-design scalable, equity-driven strategies that improve outcomes for students and communities.

• Facilitates Cross-Sector Collaboration
  By connecting various educational sectors, it fosters partnerships that address challenges faced by students across all educational stages.
• Implements Scalable Solutions
  Provides effective and replicable student success strategies that can be adapted at different educational levels.
• Aligns Education and Workforce Systems
  Creates a synchronized approach between educational institutions and workforce development, ensuring smoother transitions for students.
• Implements Equity-Driven Strategies
  Develops initiatives that prioritize equitable access to resources and opportunities for marginalized groups.

California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE)

California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) provides and administers scholarships and emergency financial aid, supported by endowment management, grants, and charitable gifts. It ensures consistent and reliable funding for scholarships, adapting to changing needs while enhancing support for underserved students.

• Support Students Financially
  Provides crucial financial assistance to help students overcome barriers to education.
• Enhance Student Opportunities
  Expands funding sources for scholarships, enhancing support for underserved students.
• Sustain Long-Term Funding
  Ensures consistent and reliable funding for scholarships, adapting to changing needs.
• Provide Fiscal Support
  Facilitates financial stewardship and management for various educational programs.
• Assess Program Effectiveness
  Informs stakeholders of the benefits and impact of scholarship and aid programs.

California Connects

California Connects is a FoundationCCC program that connects colleges and students with affordable technology resources and connectivity options to support learning and success, ensuring financial barriers do not impede educational success.

• Facilitates Affordable Technology Access
  By providing affordable technology resources, California Connects enables students and colleges to enhance their learning environment.
• Provides Connectivity Solutions
  Ensures that students have the internet access they need to participate in digital learning activities.

California Guided Pathways Project

California Guided Pathways Project supports Pathways reforms to accelerate student completion and transfer, aligning with Vision 2030 goals for the California Community Colleges, promoting effective transitions for students.

• Boost Completion Rates
  Emphasizes streamlined pathways to help students achieve their educational goals more efficiently.
• Facilitate Student Transfers
  Creates smoother transitions for students moving between institutions.
• Empower Local Colleges
  Engagement ensures that the needs of local stakeholders are met, enhancing the effectiveness of pathways.

Career Catalyst

Career Catalyst creates opportunities for apprenticeships, internships, and skill-building experiences to help students and job seekers connect with paid work, supporting economic mobility.

• Increases Opportunities For Apprenticeships
  Allows students and job seekers to gain hands-on experience while earning income.
• Facilitates Skill-building Opportunities
  Students can enhance their skills and employability through structured training and internships.
• Connects Learners To Employers
  Links students with potential employers to facilitate placements.

Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS)

Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS) coordinates health care student placements to improve availability and efficiency of clinical education, centralizing placements to reduce inefficiencies.

• Streamlines Clinical Placements
  Coordinates health care placements centrally to improve access to clinical education opportunities.
• Enhances Stakeholder Collaboration
  Promotes effective dialogue and coordination between colleges and clinical sites throughout the placement process.
• Tracks Placement Metrics
  Collects data on student placements to help educational institutions analyze trends and improve placement outcomes.
• Supports System-Wide Adoption
  Can be scaled to accommodate increasing numbers of students and institutions.