Reports

The California EDGE Coalition has released a new issue brief, Emergency Student Financial Assistance, highlighting the critical role that flexible, rapid-response aid plays in keeping adult students enrolled in career-focused postsecondary education and training programs on track to complete their education. As economic pressures continue to strain learners across the state, the brief underscores how […]

Rapid federal policy changes are creating significant uncertainty for California’s health care system—with implications that extend beyond health coverage to the state’s workforce, economy, and economic mobility. A new EDGE fact sheet, Federal Policy Shifts—Impacts on California’s Health Care System and Workforce, highlights how recent federal actions could increase the number of uninsured Californians, raise

California’s workers are eager to gain the skills needed for the jobs of the future — but too many still face barriers that make training out of reach. While tuition may be covered, everyday expenses like childcare, transportation, housing, and tools often stand in the way of opportunity. In our new brief, The Missing Piece:

We are proud to present the EDGE Coalition’s 2025 Annual Report, a testament of the collective progress we’ve achieved together. Over the past year, we’ve advanced significant systemic changes in California’s education and workforce development systems, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and equitable future. Through the dedication of our team, board members, and

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,