Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative Goals & Objectives
In working toward its guiding stars described above, the Central Coast Collaborative aims to achieve the following three goals with funding from the K-16 Regional Collaborative Grant Program.
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Increase the alignment of our K-16 educational systems to best support students’ postsecondary aspirations, as evidenced by an increased number of students transitioning from K-12 to postsecondary institutions, an increase in the number of students transferring from regional community colleges to regional California State University and University of California campuses, a decrease in the time to transfer from community college, and an increase in the number of students who earn a community college credential in 2/4 years and/or earn a bachelor’s degree in 4/6 years over the next 10 years.
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Disrupt inequitable systems and structures in our institutions, with a commitment to urgent action grounded in research and deep listening, as evidenced by eliminating disparities in educational attainment in access, persistence, and completion for historically underrepresented students over the next 10 years within K-12, California Community Colleges, UCs, and CSUs in the Central Coast.
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Build upon our students’ strengths, assets, and rich cultural and linguistic contributions to prepare them for economic mobility in the region, as evidenced by eliminating disparities in degree and career attainment that lead to high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand employment for economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students over the next 10 years within K-12, California Community Colleges, UCs, and CSUs across the Central Coast.
K-16 Collaborative Journey Career Videos
Explore the Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative Career Journey playlist to learn about the opportunities that are helping students connect their education with future goals. These videos highlight pathways that can lead from school to college, career training, and meaningful work. They offer a closer look at how educators, colleges, and community partners support students along the way. Watch and discover the possibilities taking shape across the Central Coast.
News & Announcements
News & Announcements
Meet your support staff and reach out to us regarding any questions or concerns regarding the funding process.
Check out our specially created data dashboard that provides useful program data in the region.
The Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative, led by UC Santa Cruz’s Educational Partnership Center, is funding nearly 100 paid internships that connect local students with career pathways in high-demand fields across the region.
From student and industry voices to new pathway designs, our Mapping Our Journey to Equity Convening marked a milestone in advancing equity and opportunity. Visit the recap to see what we accomplished together.
Central Coast Master’s for Educators’ Program
CCME helps high school teachers across the Central Coast earn a subsidized master's degree in Math or English, thereby expanding access to dual-enrollment courses for students regionwide.
Spanning over 300 miles with a total population of 2.5 million.
The Central Coast CERF Region is comprised of six counties:
Santa Cruz
Monterey
San Benito
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Data Dashboard
The Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative is committed to tracking the programs that we have invested in to identify the most successful strategies for supporting socioeconomically disadvantaged students in career pathway programs. Our initial data report, reflecting our Cycle 1 allocations, is reflected in our new Data Dashboard. View Data Dashboard

