Sacramento, CA — Today, Zima Creason, Executive Director of the California EDGE Coalition, issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 May Revision: “The Governor’s May Revision reflects the tough budget reality we’re facing, not just in California, but across the country. While we understand the need for difficult decisions, the impact […]
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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 determining their own legislative and funding priorities. These deliberations are expected to continue well into
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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 to: CalPERS, health/dental insurance, and over 50 days of paid time off. Reports to: Executive
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 careers. The Master Plan provides 6 focus areas that seek to align and strengthen our
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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 the full impact of this decision remains unclear, our mission remains unchanged. As a nonpartisan
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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 you covered! Watch the event recording here. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join the EDGE
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 safety net programs are at risk for dramatic reductions. These cuts could severely impact students
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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 investments on them. Register Here
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 budget proposal ability to potentially affect to LA County and its residents. LA County’s population
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In December 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom released his Master Plan for Career Education, which directs key state agencies and higher education institutions to prepare all learners for the evolving workforce by enhancing career pathways, emphasizing practical skills, and improving access and affordability through streamlined collaboration. This framework will receive a $100 million investment to implement
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