WHY STOCKTON
OUR PURPOSE
We aim to guide young people in Stockton towards an impactful life through education.
Every young person has the opportunity to rise above their circumstances and find their place in the world. Making an impact means participating in meaningful work and contributing back to our community.
OUR PROMISE
We deliver our purpose by clarifying the path to education and opportunity, and partnering to remove barriers.
Young people have an opportunity to put in the work to see what they could become. At Stockton Scholars, we meet each young person where they are and support them on the path, offering the space for them to make their mark along the way. As their success requires the support of greater Stockton, we partner with people and organizations in the community to amplify our impact on young people.
OUR VISION
A world where all young people pursue limitless aspirations; completing higher education, obtaining meaningful careers, and contributing to a more equitable society.
OUR VALUES
– EQUITY –
We believe in the fair and increased allocation of education opportunities and career pathways for students and families in Stockton and our larger society.
– DATA –
We are transparent about the process and outcomes of our programs, and we ensure that all of our work is data driven, evidence based and shared publicly.
– BELIEVE –
We have an unshakeable belief in our youths’ abilities, in positive outcomes for their futures and an unwavering faith in our community.
– TRUST –
We establish trust with our community through transparency, quality programming, reliability, and our ethical actions that honor our community.
– SOCIAL JUSTICE –
We work toward the more equal distribution of education, opportunities and career pathways within Stockton and our larger society.
– EDUCATION –
We promote and foster our youth’s investments in their personal education, skill development and lifelong learning in order to enrich themselves and reinvest that knowledge into our local and global communities.
