As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, the California EDGE Coalition invites you to join us in our mission to create pathways into the middle class for all Californians. Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity, presents an invaluable opportunity to support our efforts to advance state policy and investments that foster economic …
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The Cradle-to-Career Data System – Data & Tools Advisory Board will be meeting on Thursday, October 12 to discuss pending proposals related to the data elements. The Cradle-to-Career Data System is a statewide longitudinal data system that aims to link existing education, workforce, financial aid, and social service information to equip policymakers, educators, and the …
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On August 31st, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directs key state agencies and higher education institutions to develop a Master Plan for Career Education that will align and integrate recent investments in education and workforce programs, many of which are currently siloed across various state agencies (ex. Youth Job Corps, Golden State …
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On July 10th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed key components of the final 2023-24 State Budget – a $310 billion spending plan that invests and protects funding programs in the areas of education, workforce training, and social safety net services to support underserved Californians who continue to face socioeconomic barriers across the state. This budget reflects …
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On May 12, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023-24 May Revision – a $306 billion spending plan with various adjustments to the January budget proposal including funding delays, reductions, trigger cuts, and cost shifts in order to address the $31.5 billion deficit – a rise from the projected $22.5 billion deficit in January. Although …
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Position Title: Administrative/Policy Assistant Location: Work from Home/Downtown Sacramento, CA Employment Status: Full-Time – 40 hours/week Reports to: Executive Director Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 and Competitive Benefits Package (includes CalPERS) Submission Deadline: Open until filled The California EDGE Coalition unites business, labor, social justice, education, and workforce organizations to build a broadly shared prosperity for …
We have exciting news! Assemblymember Mike Fong has introduced ACR 16 Opportunity Youth in California, co-sponsored by the CA EDGE Coalition, the California Opportunity Youth Network (COYN) and New Ways to Work. This resolution uplifts the unique needs of Opportunity Youth (OY) – individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 that are not in school …
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On January 10th, Governor Newsom released the 2023-24 state budget proposal – a $297 billion spending plan that seeks to protect significant funding commitments made in previous budget cycles, and attempts to address a budget gap without using critical state reserves, all while trying to sustain existing state programs that support Californians who are facing …
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Dear Friends, California has a staggering number of unfilled good jobs and an incredible pool of talent living in poverty or below a living wage. It just does not make sense! Access to economic mobility is one of the most critical social justice issues facing us today. Many of the negative outcomes leaders and decision …
This Giving Tuesday 2022, EDGE would be honored to earn your support to advance shared prosperity for all Californians in the coming year. EDGE brings together business, labor, education, social justice, and workforce development organizations to address workforce shortages and create pathways to the middle class through state policy and investments that advance a vibrant …