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 […]
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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On April 1, 2021, the CA EDGE Coalition in partnership with CA Competes hosted a webinar focused on the Cradle-to-Career data system, Education-to-Employment Data for California’s Industry . A fabulous lineup of panel participants shared there insights, expertise, and perspectives on how the data system could impact industry. Special thanks to the event sponsors and
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California EDGE Coalition thanks the Irvine Foundation for sponsoring this informational video uplifting EDGE and our sponsored bill, SB 554, that was signed by Governor Newsom in 2019. SB 554 is an adult dual enrollment bill that allows adults earning their high school equivalencies to also earn college credit. View: The California EDGE Coalition and
CA EDGE Coalition and its sponsored bill, SB 554 Read More »
Join us on April 28th at 11am as we discuss digital inclusion as a key and imperative strategy to achieving an equitable, resilient, and inclusive economic future for all Californians.
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All of us here at the CA EDGE Coalition are absolutely heartbroken and outraged over the senseless and hateful murders of eight souls in Atlanta, GA earlier this week.
Statement from EDGE CEO on the Tragedy in Atlanta, GA Read More »
Join us on Twitter on March 10th at 12:15 pm for a conversation on flexible learning approaches featuring Marty Alvarado, California Community Colleges’ executive vice chancellor for educational services, and Linda Collins, founder and executive director of the Career Ladders Project and CA EDGE Coalition board president. 💪Stronger ⚖️ More Equitable 💻More Accessible These are
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Join the Skills for CA Webinar – Overview & Opportunities with the Governor’s Proposed 2021-22 State Budget Join Skills for California as we spotlight how Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 state budget impacts workforce programs and services. The webinar will include a general fiscal outlook, highlight key issues, and an update on the federal landscape.
As COVID-19 upends California’s education and workforce systems, community colleges, universities, labor groups, community-based organizations, workforce development leaders, and employers are seeking a more flexible postsecondary learning system that would remove access barriers and address longstanding equity concerns.
Amid COVID-19 Disruptions, Leaders Look to New Ways to Meet Learners Where They Are Read More »
In December 2020, the Cradle-to-Career Data System Workgroup submitted its first report to the Legislature, outlining a proposed plan intended to develop and establish for the first time in California a statewide longitudinal data system – a critical tool that would ensure existing education, financial aid, social service, and workforce information is fully leveraged to improve outcomes for all students from “cradle to career.”
Cradle-to-Career Data System Update Read More »