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FROM THE CALIFORNIA EDGE COALITIONCA Higher Education Equity Coalition Creates Vision for a Statewide Longitudinal Data System
Last year, the California EDGE Coalition joined forces with the Education Trust-West, California Competes, the Campaign for College Opportunity, Public Advocates, and the Institute for College Access & Success to form the California Higher Education Equity Coalition. Our shared vision is...
Governor Newsom’s 2019-20 Budget Proposal
“The California Dream should be available to every Californian, not just a privileged few. This year’s budget presents the best opportunity in decades to move our state closer to that important goal.” Four days into his term, Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2019-20 proposed budget. With...
The Newsom Administration Releases Trailer Bills Language on Creating a State Longitudinal Data System
Governor Newsom’s administration has released trailer bill language to accompany the $10 M investment for the development of a state longitudinal data system (SDLS) in his proposed budget.
Making Certificate and Degree Completion More Affordable and Accessible for Low-Wage Workers
Many Californians face significant financial, educational and navigational barriers to completing the education and training they need to succeed in today's labor market. Read our latest publication, Making Certificate and Degree Completion More Affordable and Accessible for Low-Wage Workers
Skills for California Summit Launches New Advocacy Network
On February 25-26, over 100 advocates and practitioners from throughout California came together for the 2019 Skills for California Summit. The attendees included representatives from over 40 organizations in support of a workforce education and training agenda targeted at closing the skill and equity gaps in California. Participants represented business, labor, workforce, community college, community-based and philanthropic organizations.
California EDGE Coalition: Goals 2019
Creating upskilling opportunities for low-wage working adults that lead to career pathways into higher-wage employment is just one of the goals of California EDGE Coalition in 2019.
EDGE Coalition to Serve as California’s Lead Partner for SkillSPAN, a National Skills Network
We are thrilled to announce that the EDGE Coalition will be California’s lead partner for the just-launched national SkillSPAN program supported by the National Skills Coalition. SkillSPAN is a first-ever nationwide network of non-partisan coalitions focused on advancing state policies that...
The Promise of Dual Enrollment
Thank you to all of those who attended our Policy Briefing: The Promise of Dual Enrollment, co-hosted by the California EDGE Coalition, Career Ladder’s Project, and California League of Community Colleges. The event featured new research from the Career Ladders Project, which highlights...
