April is proving to be exceptionally busy at the Capitol, with numerous budget and policy committee hearings convening throughout the month. Budget committees devoted significant time to analyzing Governor Newsom’s 2025–26 budget proposal, and members are in the midst of

Position Title: Senior Director of Operations and Programs FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Primarily remote within the Sacramento area, with required in-person meetings once per month and as needed. Starting Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 Benefits include, but are not limited

On April 2nd, Governor Newsom unveiled the Master Plan for Career Education. The Master Plan proposes to create a more inclusive workforce by acknowledging that while traditional four-year degrees remain valuable, they are not the sole pathway to well-paying, fulfilling

Dear Partners, In light of the recent executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, the CA EDGE Coalition is concerned about the potential implications for our work and the broader education and workforce ecosystem. While

A huge thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our recent Table Talk on Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Earn-and-Learn Opportunities Part II! Your engagement helps drive meaningful conversations on workforce training and economic mobility. Couldn’t make it? We’ve got

    EDGE is proud to partner with the National Skills Coalition and appreciates their update below, which simplifies the complexity of federal policy changes within the California context.  Federal Priorities The Trump administration has signaled that federal education and

Join the CA EDGE Coalition for Part II of our engaging table talk series on apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and earn-and-learn opportunities in California. Hear from experts about the current status of these programs and the impacts of recent state policies and

The 2025-2026 State Budget Proposal unveiled on January 10 features a roughly balanced budget – a $322.2 billion proposal with no deficit, including $228.9 billion in general fund spending, and $16.5 billion projected revenue surplus This following examines how the state