The Northern San Joaquin Valley is a growing, diverse region with a strong agricultural base and expanding sectors in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. 
Its young and varied population highlights the importance of initiatives like the WE Will! K‑16 Collaborative, which strengthens transitions from high school to college and connects students to high-growth career pathways—aligning with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030 goals to increase postsecondary attainment and close access gaps.
The WE Will! K-16 Workforce and Education Collaborative, a Phase 2 initiative funded by the Regional K-16 Education Collaborative Grant Program, brings together colleges, high school districts, and industry partners to develop occupational pathways that integrate accelerated degrees, credentials, and work-based learning. Serving Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, the partnership addresses systemic barriers and expands opportunities for underrepresented students.
The purpose of WE Will! commissioning this landscape was to provide a high level overview of the dual enrollment partnerships within the tri-county region and to highlight past and current work that aligns with the collaboratives four key pillars. The information gathered from districts across the region will serve as a resource for the regional collaborative as they set goals and plans for the future.