Our Story
I Know I Can (IKIC) was founded in 1988 as a result of the foresight, dedication, and generosity of community and civic leaders who believed that no child should be denied a college education simply because they could not afford it. We are grateful for the leadership of our founders: Art Kobacker, Teckie Shackelford, Clifford Tyree, Sr., and Bob Weiler.
I Know I Can is the only college access program in Columbus and one of the largest and most successful in the nation. Since its beginning, I Know I Can has helped tens of thousands of Columbus students pursue their postsecondary dreams.