Circle of Champion is honored to receive a College Future Foundations Grant to advance economic mobility for adult learners across California. This work will be led by a partnership including Gavilan College, WestEd’s Economic Mobility team, JourneyGPS, and FirstGen America. Together, we’re building approaches that are grounded in practice, equity, and real student experiences. We appreciate College Futures Foundation and Jobs for the Future for the vision, partnership, and c

Champions play an important role in a student’s journey, but support looks different for every student. Each month, we share reminders and practices to help Champions support their students in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and student centered support. In this week’s message; Nancy Mora, our Champion Success Coordinator, provided some insightful material for our champions to feel better equipped when supporting their students. These materials focus on Equity, Wellness

This week’s student reflection highlights an important shift: Asking for help is not a last resort, it is a strength. After completing the Circle of Champions assignment, one student shared that their perspective changed. At the beginning of the quarter, they believed support was something you seek only in emergencies. Through reflection, they began to see that community is not just there for difficult moments, but is an essential part of growth. “Thinking about the different