On September 4th, 2024, San Joaquin A+ and the Linked Learning Alliance announced a $300,000 initiative aimed at developing healthcare-focused education and work-based learning programs for high school students in the Central Valley. The Career Connected Learning Tri-County Collaborative (CCLTCC), which unites San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties, will distribute the grant to three local school districts to help students prepare for careers in healthcare.