Newark City of Learning Collaborative

The Newark City of Learning Collaborative's (NCLC) ultimate aim is to sustain a human capital strategy that will lead to a more economically vibrant city for Newark residents. NCLC is a citywide initiative that seeks to increase the percentage of Newark residents who hold degrees, certificates, and other high quality credentials to 25% by the year 2025. This initiative works to expand residents’ access to opportunities to complete college and other high quality credentials. NCLC is a network that consists of 60 partners, representative of a cross-section of stakeholders, including higher education institutions, local government, corporations, foundations, and non-profit and community-based organizations.