About REACHigher

REACHigher was established in 2007 through the efforts of a core of individuals representing all levels of education, business, government and the community of greater Lorain County with a grant of $10,000 from the Ohio College Access Network (OCAN).

REACHigher is an educational resource for Lorain County and surrounding communities. The organization provides links to resources that can improve students’ success and provide a transition for the next level of education. REACHigher also works with businesses and community organizations to ensure that students learn the skills they need for a changing job market.

The organization includes educational professionals from birth through college.  The goal of the group is to identify barriers within the educational process, and to work with educational institutions and community leaders to improve educational attainment and success throughout all education levels.

Through a significant two-year grant from OCAN awarded in 2007 to the Lorain County Community College Foundation, the then-named P-16 Council hired staff support, including an Executive Director, to formally establish an office. Lorain County Community College supports the endeavor through direct funding and in-kind support.