Improving opportunities for New Yorkers by expanding access to high-quality early college pathways
NY4ECP Welcomes our New Deputy Director, Alexandra Wilcox
Alexandra brings over a decade of experience in education policy at the federal, state, and local levels and a deep commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all students. We are excited to celebrate her leadership and the growth of our team.
Learn more about Alexandra and follow her work by joining her on LinkedIn.
Early College in Western New York
Western New York has been a statewide leader in expanding access to early college opportunities. High schools and colleges across the region have formed powerful partnerships, and employers are getting engaged, too; they see students becoming the strong talent their industries need.
Read our update for the 2025-2026 school year to explore the data, learn about state policy developments, and more.
Change in Action
The New York Alliance for Early College Pathways (NY4ECP) is a cross-sector coalition focused on dramatically increasing the number of students with access to high-quality Early College Pathways in New York.
Why early college pathways?
By 2031, 72% of jobs in the US will require postsecondary education and/or training, and 42% will require at least a bachelor's degree. Early college is one of the few interventions that has consistently demonstrated success in closing persistent equity gaps in college completion, paving the way for more students to thrive after high school.
Our Approach
Coalition Building
Building and activating a powerful, energized coaltion of ECP leaders and cross-sector partners across the state.
Policy and Advocacy
Providing guidance and resources for new programs to launch and for existing programs to scale and enhance their impact.
Ecosystem Building
Educating and advocating for sufficient, sustainable, and predictable funding and policy conditions that are conducive to the growth of high-quality early college pathways.
In Partnership
Let’s Talk About Early College Pathways
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