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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On January 10th, California Director of Finance Joe Stepenshaw provided details of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 state budget proposal – $322.2 billion proposal with no deficit, including $228.9 billion in general fund spending, and $16.5 billion projected revenue surplus due to a stronger economy and stock market. View the Full Budget Proposal here. To achieve
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We are proud to share the CA EDGE Coalition’s 2024 Annual Report, a reflection of the collective progress we’ve made over the past year. Together, we’ve worked to drive transformative change in California’s education and workforce development systems, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. In 2024, the efforts of our team,
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Thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our recent Table Talk on Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, and Earn-and-LearnOpportunities! Did you miss it? No problem! Click here to view the event recording. We’re thrilled to announce that Part II of this discussion is already in development! This follow-up session will build on the ideas shared and explore
The 2024 legislative session brought significant developments impacting education, workforce development, and social safety net services in Los Angeles County. EDGE is proud to have played a key role in advocating for these crucial policy and budget priorities. This wrap-up highlights the impact of key legislation and budget items for Los Angeles. While some of
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The 2024-2025 State Budget, signed by Governor Newsom on June 29th, has significant implications for Los Angeles County. The budget includes total expenditures of $297.9 billion, with $211.5 billion allocated from the General Fund. This agreement addresses a $46.8 billion deficit for the budget year through a mix of broad-based solutions, including cuts, delays,
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Join the CA EDGE Coalition for an engaging table talk on apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and earn-and-learn opportunities in California. Register Here
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