Mission

The purpose of the Santa Cruz Center Educational Foundation is to create, maintain, and administer scholarship funds for students attending or applying to the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District and assist them with success towards their goals. The SCCEF also supports and enhances learning programs, as well as providing additional resources to fulfill the mission of the Santa Cruz Center.

Vision

In our unique and dynamic bi national community, the demand for a highly-skilled, better-educated work force is essential to help build a sustainable community and provide families with an improved quality of life.

Values

Workforce Development: Responding to the community’s dynamic workforce needs by establishing partnerships and creating relevant programs of study, training and services.

Community Education: Providing learning experiences that enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of life-long learners and serving as the bridge for secondary and post- secondary education.

Civic Responsibility: Creating opportunities and partnerships that provide a framework for students to act responsibly in society by engaging in issues of public importance and policy.