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Students Can Apply Now for the Fall Semester at a California Community College

As the fall semester quickly approaches, there are still eligible students on the fence about enrolling at California community college. Prospective students are encouraged to enroll now in classes and plan ahead for future semesters. The benefits can’t be ignored. Attending a California community college doubles an individual’s chance of finding a job compared to …

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Visit EDGE’s Cradle-to-Career Hub for the Latest Information and Calls to Action Related to California’s Longitudinal Data System

The CA EDGE Coalition applauds the Governor and Legislature for investing in the  Cradle-to-Career Data System, California’s first longitudinal data system. Now that the investment has been secured, it is imperative that advocacy efforts continue throughout the implementation process.  In an effort to keep stakeholders and advocates informed and engaged, EDGE created an online Cradle-to-Career …

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Register for the Skills for CA Power Hour – Training and Hiring Strategies that Lead to Good Jobs for Immigrant Communities and English Language Learners.

California is home to nearly 11 million immigrants – accounting for almost 27 percent of the state’s population. Roughly 2.5 million immigrants are undocumented, meaning less access to social safety net programs, financial assistance, and job security. Throughout the ongoing pandemic, immigrants, including English language learners (ELL), have been impacted the most – facing systemic …

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CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the Enacted 2021-22 State Budget

On July 12th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2021-22 State Budget Act, a historic $262.6 billion spending plan fueled by a $76 billion state surplus and $27 billion in aid from the federal government. This state budget reflects an agreement and collaboration between the Governor and the Legislature after months of negotiations on how to …

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EDGE’s Summary of the Governor’s May Revision

On May 14, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision, building upon the January budget proposal and making major investments totaling $100 billion in the areas of education, workforce training, economic recovery, broadband access, and support services for underserved Californians. With a record surplus of $75 billion, and with significant aid from the federal …

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Highlights of the Governor’s May Revision

Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revision today, May 14th, proposing significant investments that seek to support workers, businesses, education and training programs, and undeserved communities. Several budget items noted below are closely tied to EDGE’s policy priorities. EDGE applauds the Governor for proposing investments in these critical areas and looks forward to working with …

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Call to Action: Support Education and Workforce Bills Pending on Suspense File

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] As we approach the Senate and Assembly suspense file hearing, taking place on Thursday, May 20th upon adjournment of session, EDGE is working hard to raise awareness and uplift critical measures pending before the Appropriations committees from both houses – urging our State leaders to make investments that …

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EDGE Addresses Pandemic Recovery by Seeking a Social Safety Net for Underserved Communities

As the pandemic conversation shifts to recovery, much of the work centers on not just going back to the way things were, but rather seizing this moment to create a better, more just California — addressing the disparities existing prior to the pandemic, and ensuring another crisis will never impact the most underserved the way …

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EDGE Statement – American Families Plan

President Biden Releases American Families Plan On April 28th, President Biden released the American Families Plan, which details the administration’s vision to “build a strong economy that does not leave anyone behind.” The California EDGE Coalition applauds the President’s effort to increase access to the middle class and provide relief to those most impacted by …

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