Join the ATD Network
Leaders of ATD Network institutions have unique opportunities to learn from — and with — their peers through exclusive access to network events, summits, and convenings. You benefit from strategic, customized, sustained support during your participation in the network and have options to deepen your work through targeted coaching services. Join our Network to begin the next stage of your institutional transformation.
How to Join
The application to join the 2025 Network cohort is now open.
Apply to join the ATD NetworkIf you are interested in joining the ATD Network or want to schedule an initial consultation call, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We would be honored to welcome you into the ATD Network!
Network Benefits
Exclusive access to Network-only programs and tools
- Invitation-only webinar series
- Institutional Capacity Assessment Tool (ICAT)
- Participation in the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP)
- ATD Connect portal
Networking opportunities with thousands of peers, policymakers, and industry leaders
- Two registrations to DREAM national convening
- One hour of coach time at DREAM
- Opportunity to participate in various role- or topic-specific forums
- In-Network pricing to attend annual topic-specific events
Eligibility for innovation grants, initiatives, and awards
- Opportunity to compete for national initiatives available only to Network colleges
- Certify or recertify for ATD Leader College and Leader College of Distinction status
- Maintain eligibility to win ATD awards
- DREAM Scholars program
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Holistic Student Supports
AI Workshop Series: Enhancing Student Supports
The third workshop in the series will explore how AI can enhance support services by complementing human capabilities, ultimately improving the student experience. Together we will discuss the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in enrollment management, financial aid, advising, and more.
Holistic Student Supports
Advancing Economic Mobility for Adult Learners: Lessons from the Field
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Achieving the Dream (ATD), focusing on the Improving Economic Mobility for Adult Learners initiative.
Leadership
DREAM 2025
During this 21st annual convening in Philadelphia, thousands of practitioners from over 300 colleges will exchange evidence-based strategies that drive access, momentum, mobility, and community impact.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Reach out today to talk with our team about the benefits of joining the Achieving the Dream Network.