Creating Impact In Kern County, Across The Nation And Around The Globe
Jim Burke had a clear vision when he founded the first class of Ford Dimension with four West High School students in 1975. Today, our Ford Family includes nearly 1,000 alumni who are serving their families, communities and the world as teachers, parents, authors, ministers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, nonprofit executives and so much more.
Look Where We've Been Accepted to College!
From our local colleges to universities far and wide, Ford Dream Builders alumni are pursuing their higher education and continuing to develop their leadership, life and career skills across the nation. Here’s a map of some of the colleges and universities our students have been accepted.
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The Ford Dimension 50th Anniversary
The Jim Burke Education Foundation is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Ford Dimension with a special evening at Luigi’s Warehouse in Bakersfield, CA. Update your contact information using the form above and…
Circle the Date September 06, 2025
Look where we've been accepted!
From our local colleges to universities far and wide, Ford Dream Builders alumni are pursuing their higher education and continuing to develop their leadership, life and career skills across the nation. Here’s a map of some of the colleges and universities our students have been accepted.