Project RISE was founded in 2018 by a dedicated group of education, community, and business leaders with the goal of creating a K-12 college and career readiness continuum. After assessing the level at which the community was working together to impact career readiness, the participating volunteers were awarded a grant from the Buckeye Hills Regional Council. 

Athens-Meigs ESC, Hopewell Health Centers, Rio Grande Community College, Athens County School Districts, Meigs County School Districts, Miller High School, Tri-County Career Center, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, Hocking College