Achieving the Dream States

Currently, fifteen states participate in Achieving the Dream: Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington . In each state, Achieving the Dream supports the work of a lead organization that sets an agenda for policy change. The lead organization can be a state community college system office, a community college/presidents association, or another group that provides leadership on community college issues. It receives a multi-year grant to hire a staff person, convene a leadership team, and develop a strategic approach tailored to policy opportunities in its state.