News

Governor’s Executive Order on Master Plan for Career Education

News /

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 […]

Governor’s Executive Order on Master Plan for Career Education Read More »

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget

State Budget /

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

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget Read More »

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 May Revision

State Budget /

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

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 May Revision Read More »

Call to Action: Support Opportunity Youth in California

News /

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

Call to Action: Support Opportunity Youth in California Read More »

CA EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2023-24 State Budget Proposal

State Budget /

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

CA EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2023-24 State Budget Proposal Read More »

Giving Tuesday 2022

News /

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

Giving Tuesday 2022 Read More »

The Impact of Policy Reforms and Online Learning on CTE Students

News /

Career Technical Education (CTE) is a growing and vital training option in California. CTE provides students with a hands-on educational experience that ties academics to real world workplace training. EDGE prioritizes policy change and investments that strengthen CTE programs and broadened access to these programs, including the expansion of online learning. This article aims to

The Impact of Policy Reforms and Online Learning on CTE Students Read More »

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the Enacted 2022-23 State Budget

State Budget /

On June 30th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2022-23 State Budget – a total of $300 billion will be invested in the areas of education, workforce training, and economic recovery strategies that respond to the rising inflation crisis and other socioeconomic barriers continuing to impact Californians across the state. This budget reflects an agreement and

CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the Enacted 2022-23 State Budget Read More »