Making educational systems more accessible, affordable, accountable, and equitable
We are an impact-driven consulting firm that believes in the transformative power of education and work-based learning to improve social and economic mobility for communities that have been marginalized or historically underserved.
Our work delivers a consequential impact on the national narrative, policy options and leaders responsible for change.
ALIGN
PARTNERSHIPS
HCM brings together those who share a common belief in commitment to change for racial equity and economic mobility outcomes in pathways to and from postsecondary education and connecting learning and work.
ADVOCATE
RESOURCES & TOOLS
HCM strategically uses our team of experts, existing relationships, grassroots engagement, data, creative thinking, communication and other resources and tools to advocate for change.
ADVANCE
OUTCOMES
HCM is committed to advancing real change, whether that is a public policy, clear communication and advocacy, connecting learning and work or student engagement.
Our values drive our work
DEI-Centered
We commit to working together to advance equitable conditions, opportunities and outcomes for learners and workers; create a workplace environment and culture that elevates DEI; and serve our clients well by operating through a well-defined DEI lens.
All of this is done with an acknowledgment that there is always room for focus on continued learning and growth.
Impact-Driven
We feel a sense of individual and collective responsibility to our organizational goals and mission and are relentlessly committed to increasing access and removing barriers for students, focusing on achieving wins that lead to outcomes toward systemic change.
Collaborative
We actively listen to understand the strengths, perspectives, and challenges of our colleagues and clients to develop tailored approaches to meet them where they are.
We work together, as thought partners, to align with our common goal of advancing equity.
Evidence-Based
We use our deep-rooted expertise to encourage our clients to be thoughtful and strategic in their work, resulting in significant impacts in the field.
With a strong evidence base, we strive to be thorough with consistent execution and attention to detail.
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We partner with groups who believe in the transformative power of education to improve social and economic mobility
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Our Partners
HCM effectively works on our clients’ behalf, providing support and strategic guidance to help form policy priorities that are impactful in pathways to and from postsecondary education, including preparing workers and employers for the future.
We tackle the tough issues, such as STEM access, reforming federal financial aid, increasing college attainment and completion rates, and ensuring that policies improve education and career outcomes for underserved communities.
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We aim to be practical problem solvers who contribute to meaningful and equitable change for communities who are underserved by our education systems.
We are celebrating 15 years and looking ahead to what’s next
HCM is proud of all we have to celebrate and looking forward to all that’s ahead.
From our beloved founding partner starting a next chapter to moving toward an exclusive focus on postsecondary, thank you to all of our partners who have helped us make an immense impact since 2008.
