Helios Education Foundation

10/09/2026

We are proud to support Valley of the Sun United Way's new Community Literacy Hub at Desert View Elementary School — a dedicated space for literacy, learning, and a love of reading 📚

SVP Vince Yanez spoke at the grand opening this week alongside several community partners who helped make this hub possible.

10/07/2026

Arizona has one of the largest semiconductor sectors in the nation. But only 17% of AZ graduates earning semiconductor-related credentials wind up working in that sector.

Our latest report with Education Forward Arizona reaffirms the lifetime benefits of increasing postsecondary enrollment and completion, taking a look at healthcare and semiconductor-related advanced manufacturing 🎓💰

📰 Marcus Reichley reports on the findings via Phoenix Business Journal

Projected job demand in the Arizona semiconductor sector will require a 28% increase in postsecondary credentials, according to a recent study.

10/07/2026

Arizona could see $11.1 billion in lifetime economic gains if the 2026 high school cohort reaches the state’s 60% postsecondary attainment goal 🎓💰

𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, our latest research developed in partnership with Education Forward Arizona, reaffirms that education after high school is still one of the most reliable pathways to economic mobility, workforce readiness and broader prosperity.

📰 Nohelani Graf reports on the findings via 12News

A new report estimates Arizona could gain $11.1 billion if more students in this year's high school class earn a degree or certificate.

10/07/2026

Arizona has billions in the balance 💰 Our latest report, produced in partnership with Education Forward Arizona, builds on the fact that certificates, licenses, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and advanced degrees continue to create substantial value for individuals and the state.

Explore the research: https://ow.ly/T6hz50ZV3TF

10/05/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Helios Education Foundation was named a winner of PR Daily's Nonprofit Communications Awards in the Visual Storytelling category for our 20th Anniversary campaign! 🏆

Thank you to our partners, students, and our incredible staff who formed part of this year-long project 💛

Explore our award-winning campaign: https://ow.ly/xzfZ50ZUGzI



Achieve Miami | Education Forward Arizona | Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities | Florida International University | Make Way for Books | Maricopa Community Colleges | Northern Arizona University | Pinellas Education Foundation | Take Stock in Children | The Children's Movement of Florida | Teach for America Florida | TGen | University of South Florida | YUHSD

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our partner Candelen on 50 years of lighting the way for brighter futures! 💛🎉

This week, our AZ Director of Early Grade Success Initiatives Kelly Koenig participated in Candelen's Family, Friend & Neighbor Summit as a panelist alongside Candelen leadership and FFN caregivers.

Kelly spoke on the importance of investing in trusted community-based organizations that already have relationships with FFN caregivers and how they are an essential part of Arizona’s early childhood infrastructure.

10/01/2026

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 🔦 Southwest Human Development recently provided a new small business in La Paz County, Tiny Cactus Daycare, with valuable resources through its the Early Childcare Business Solutions program.

With this support, Tiny Cactus now provides afterschool programming and preschool classes to local families, while also supplying children's meals.

We're proud to be one of the funders supporting this program and SWHD's work to strengthen childcare and expand access for families across Arizona 🚸

La Paz County is, by definition, a childcare desert—an area where childcare availability is far below demand. In the county, there are 353 children and only 151 childcare slots, according

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Mr. Delos Reyes! 🎉

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Increasing postsecondary attainment in Florida requires a shared vision, local leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. No single school or organization can solve these challenges alone.

For the past 15 years, the Florida College Access Network has worked to align partners and resources, and we're honored to have worked alongside them through it all 🎓

Learn more about our partnership and FCAN's impact: https://helios.org/blog/fcan-building-florida-college-attainment/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fcan-blog