Think Big! College Success Campaign (2018-2019)
OneFuture Coachella Valley (OFCV) seeks to increase the region's college-going rates by helping students access a higher education and prepare for higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in the growing Coachella Valley economy. Increasing educational attainment and career readiness is central to reducing poverty, decreasing unemployment and increasing wages for our most disadvantaged students and their families. OFCV’s college preparedness programs area proven path to providing a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education.
OFCV's Next? Think BIG! College Success Campaign is a three-part campaign designed to impact 1) College Awareness through Regional College Fair Event, targeting 8th grade and 11th grade students; 2) Informed College Selections by graduating Seniors through the College Decision Night program and 3) Freshman 1st Year Success through the Student Leadership Conference for incoming college freshman and undergrads. This unique trio of proven strategies will impact increased college awareness and preparedness, smarter college choices for accepted students and transition support for students as they prepare to enter college in the fall.