Our North Star: College Matriculation & Persistence
AVTECH measures success by how many students enroll in college and stay on track — especially at Antelope Valley College (AVC) or the college of their choice. Industry certificates are a launchpad; the goal is degree momentum with credits, FAFSA done, and clear pathways.
Status: pre-launch. Targets below outline Year 0–1 goals; tiles will update once cohorts run.
Year 1 Targets (Education-First)
College Matriculation
Target within 60 days of cohort end
Target: ≥ 70% of graduates enroll at AVC or another college.
- Applications submitted & accepted
- Orientation & counseling appointments completed
Persistence (Next Term)
Measures staying enrolled the following term
Target: ≥ 65% persist to the next term at AVC/another college.
- Education plan on file
- Minimum 6 units or program-equivalent
Financial Aid Readiness
FAFSA/CADAA + aid steps
Target: ≥ 85% complete FAFSA/CADAA + submit any verifications.
- StudentAid.gov account created
- SAR reviewed; tasks cleared
Credits & Placement
Credit articulation or placement benefits
Target: ≥ 40% receive credits, waivers, or advanced placement from certificate work.
- AVC alignment (in development)
- Prior learning assessment (PLA/APL)
Certificate Completion
Certificate is a stepping stone, not the finish line
Target: ≥ 75% earn Google IT Support Certificate.
- All Coursera modules complete
- Labs & assessments passed
Student Support
Wraparound readiness
Target: ≥ 80% complete college-readiness milestones.
- College email set up
- Learning platform onboarding (Canvas, etc.)
- Transport/device plan in place
Education-First Pipeline
1) Training
Guide-led cohort (Model B): 3 in-person days/week at 3 hours/day + ~6 hours independent. Google Fundamentals → Google IT Support. Weekly study halls, tutoring, progress checks.
2) College On-Ramp
AVC application support, FAFSA/CADAA, orientation, counseling, education plans, and credit articulation where available.
3) Persist & Progress
Term-to-term check-ins, study skills, and referrals to college services (EOPS, tutoring, basic needs). Employment is an optional bonus.
Partners in development: Antelope Valley College (credit/degree pathways) and AJCC for supportive services (WEX/OJT).
What We Report
- Matriculation: enrolled at AVC/other within 60 days of cohort end
- Persistence: enrolled the following term; units attempted/earned
- Financial Aid: FAFSA/CADAA completion + award status
- Credits: articulation/PLA/APL outcomes and placements
- Certificate: Google IT Support completion
- Optional Employment: WEX/OJT/apprenticeship or part-time campus jobs
We can provide aggregate dashboards quarterly and anonymized student stories with consent.
Data Privacy & Security
- Role-based access; minimal data collection
- FERPA-aware practices when receiving college confirmations
- Consent forms for any student-level sharing
- De-identified reporting by default
AVTECH stores only what’s needed to support students and meet funder requirements.
Who We Serve
Antelope Valley Focus
Priority ages 16–24; adults 25+ served as capacity allows. Outreach with TCAL and local schools.
Access & Equity
Devices/connectivity support as available; travel/childcare referrals; evening study halls to fit life.
Community Collaboration
In development with AVC and AJCC; TCAL youth lab currently running web design + AI as an on-ramp.
Support College Pathways
Fund student seats, devices, or the college on-ramp (FAFSA labs, counseling days, transportation). Help more youth start and stay in college.
Support Our MissionPartner with AVTECH
Colleges, community orgs, and agencies: collaborate on referrals, credits, and term-to-term persistence strategies.