Oakland Promise

Higher EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

Oakland Promise is a 501c3 nonprofit in the higher education field, based in Oakland, California. The organization operates a multi-program approach aimed at ensuring Oakland students graduate high school prepared for college and career success, with four core initiatives: Brilliant Baby, Kindergarten to College, Future Centers, and College Scholarships and Completion. Its programs focus on early childhood savings and support, building a college-going culture in schools, and providing college access advising and scholarships to help underrepresented students cover the cost of higher education.
The target community comprises Oakland Public Schools students and their families, particularly aiming to create pathways from kindergarten through college, including assistance with 529 accounts, college savings seed funds, career and college planning, and postsecondary scholarships. Oakland Promise positions itself within the higher education ecosystem as a driver of college readiness and completion through school-based centers and dedicated scholarship programs, while also addressing financial barriers that can hinder access to higher education. The organization operates from Oakland and has activities described as serving local students and families, including support for 2-year and technical college pathways. A recent development noted is the receipt of a capacity-building and development grant to support its community schools initiatives.

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