K-12 Schools
Support families with K-12 students through the various educational milestones which contribute to school attendance and on-time high school graduation .
• Facilitate seamless partnerships between K-12 schools , businesses and government institutions that allow students to investigate career opportunities and begin the process to transition to the workforce or to higher education , through internships , dual credit programs and other career exploration activities .
• Provide students with ready access to curriculum enrichment tools such as books , multimedia materials and digital learning services that will support educational needs and interests .
• Facilitate the growth of communitybased programs that supplement formal education and allow students to build relationships with caring adults who enhance their wellbeing .
Higher Education
Advance the growth and development of institutions of higher education and vocational training and engage their students and faculty in community building initiatives .
• Encourage partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses , nonprofits and City departments to provide opportunities to build relationships that encourage graduates to choose Arlington as their home after graduation .
• Support the University of Texas at Arlington in their pursuit of Tier One status .