ACHIEVING THE DREAM: COMMUNITY COLLEGES COUNT

IS a national initiative that promotes change to improve student success at community colleges. The initiative works on multiple fronts—including efforts at community colleges and in research, public engagement and public policy—and emphasizes the use of data to drive change. Achieving the Dream is funded by Lumina Foundation for Education, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, and Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Support for this publication was provided by Lumina Foundation. www.achievingthedream.org JOBS FOR THE FUTURE seeks to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth and adults struggling in today’s economy. JFF partners with leaders in educa-tion, business, government, and communities around the nation to: strengthen opportunities for youth to succeed in postsecondary learning and high-skill careers; increase opportunities for low-income individuals to move into family-supporting careers; and meet the growing economic demand for knowledgeable and skilled workers. Jobs for the Futur