Bridging the Opportunity Gap

We create transformational learning opportunities that empower youth to realize their full potential.

Since 2001

We are an award-winning, nationally recognized organization running after school and experiential education programs for the past 20 years in communities throughout California.

Quality Partner

We provide after school, outdoor, enrichment, and leadership development to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as college students and professionals.

Neighborhood Centric

Our programs are built by and for their specific communities. Staff at each site model the diverse student populations at each school because they come from within those communities. 

Serving
+
schools throughout Southern California.
Over
staff in the field and from the community.
No exceptions
%
undergo professional development training.
Enrolling
student participants annually.

OUR VALUES

OUR WORK IS REWARDING

  • We uplift communities through education, social justice, and better living opportunities.
  • Staff are rewarded with good pay, benefits, and training, supporting upward mobility within the company and beyond.
  • We work as a team, encouraging continuous growth, creativity, and innovation.

OUR CLIENTS DESERVE EXCELLENCE

  • Students, parents, school leaders, colleagues: all are our clients.
  • Strong relationships are key to our success and sustainability. We actively listen to their diverse needs, start with “yes,” and build from there.
  • We are detail-oriented, communicate clearly, and exemplify professionalism.

WE ARE HUMBLE, KIND, JOYFUL & HOPEFUL 

  • Integrity is a given. We do the right thing for our clients and colleagues.
  • We believe that each person has their own unique story that matters and is meaningful.
  • We arrive at each encounter ready to hear, understand, and appreciate each other.

We fill in the gaps to form an arc around, over and as a bridge to their education by offering experience, opportunity, and connection where it did not exist. We build the arc that supports their growth; we help students draw their own arc that leads towards a promising future.

So. What do we do here?

We build arcs.

- Brad Lupien, President & CEO, arc

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