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Our mission
The K-16 Collaborative Border Region Talent Pipeline is a team of education, workforce, economic development and industry stakeholders committed to increasing access to high-wage, high-demand careers in business, computing, engineering, education and healthcare for diverse and underrepresented local talent in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Our partners
Our educational partners are working together to align with industry needs.
Industry
- Help to build a diverse local talent pipeline for your company’s workforce needs;
- Host college interns at no cost to your business;
- Support educators in updating their programs to meet future industry needs
Colleges
- Upgrade and align programs to industry standards and across segments;
- Participate in communities of practice focused on pathways, dual enrollment, DEI and student supports;
- Qualify your programs to become Verified Programs by industry;
- Paid student internships in selected pathways
K-12
- Support to implement the California College Guidance Initiative;
- Upgrade and align programs across segments, embedding equity-minded teaching practices and WBL;
- Participate in communities of practice;
- Improve student retention and success through inclusive supports and high-tech, high-touch advising;
- Increase A-G and Early College Credit opportunities
Pathways of Focus
The K-16 Collaborative is focused on these pathways to improve access to in-demand, high-wage occupations for underrepresented groups.
- Business
- Computing
- Engineering
- Education
- Healthcare
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