by California EDGE Coalition | Jun 28, 2017 | News, State Budget
The budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor contains $150 million in one-time funding to implement the Guided Pathways Grant Program – a systemwide effort to reengineer the college experience so more students can successfully complete certificates...
by California EDGE Coalition | Jan 11, 2017 | News, State Budget
On January 10th Governor Brown released his budget proposal for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The budget summary emphasizes the importance of investing in California’s workforce and recognizes that these investments will help improve student educational outcomes and... by California EDGE Coalition | Jun 27, 2016 | News, State Budget
The 2016-17 Budget includes new investments in workforce education and training including $200 M for community college Strong Workforce Program and $50 M for a Student Success for Basic Skills Program. The budget also now provides for eligibility for a the Full-Time...
by California EDGE Coalition | Apr 1, 2016 | EDGE Publication, News
report The Cal Grants Issue Career technical education (CTE) students attending California community colleges pay the lowest tuition and fees in the nation. Yet the cost of attending college is extremely high given the expense of housing, food, books, supplies and...
by California EDGE Coalition | Jan 1, 2016 | EDGE Publication, News
Workforce Brief The Mission EDGE priorities for 2016 focus on creating a funding stream for CTE programs, greater financial support for Cal Grant C students, implementing high impact practices in adult education and basic skills, and more. Description Report Author:... by California EDGE Coalition | Oct 1, 2013 | EDGE Publication, News
Workforce Brief The Moment Is Here This is a moment of tremendous opportunity for California’s workforce programs and institution, which have suffered from neglect and underfunding for numbers of years. Each of the initiatives described builds on innovative efforts...