Since the adoption of Senate Bill (SB) 554 in 2019, an adult student pursuing a high school diploma (HSD) or a high school equivalency (HSE) certificate in California can benefit from dual enrollment. Dual enrollment allows learners to enroll as a special part-time student at a community college. Given its potential to equitably expand college […]
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Post-secondary education and training is vital for fostering economic mobility among individuals and communities. The California EDGE Coalition firmly believes that by empowering individuals to acquire the skills demanded by the current labor market, California can thrive and prosper, leveraging the diverse talents and strengths of its population. While a significant proportion of Californians possess
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In case you missed the Governor’s Master Plan for Career Education webinar on January 24, 2024, provided below are some highlights from the event. Please note that this is an overview and not an endorsement of any recommendation. However, EDGE applauds the Governor in his efforts to make systematic changes in career education that centers
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Dear colleagues, partners, and friends, I am delighted to present the CA EDGE Coalition’s 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the remarkable accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past year. As the Executive Director, it’s a great privilege to share with you the inspiring journey of our organization and the transformative impact we’ve had on California’s education and
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On January 10th, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the 2024-25 state budget proposal – a $291 billion spending plan, with an updated deficit projection of $37.9 billion. To address this shortfall, the Governor is proposing various delays and cuts to programs, including the use of $12 billion from the rainy-day fund account, along with other reserves.
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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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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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