In December 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom released his Master Plan for Career Education, which directs key state agencies and higher education institutions to prepare all learners for the evolving workforce by enhancing career pathways, emphasizing practical skills, and improving access
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California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal
On January 10th, California Director of Finance Joe Stepenshaw provided details of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 state budget proposal – $322.2 billion proposal with no deficit, including $228.9 billion in general fund spending, and $16.5 billion projected revenue surplus due
CA EDGE Coalition 2024 Annual Report
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
EDGE Network Table Talk on Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, and Earn and Learn Opportunities was a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our recent Table Talk on Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, and Earn-and-Learn Opportunities! Did you miss it? No problem! Click here to view the event recording. We’re thrilled to announce that Part II of this discussion
EDGE’s 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up for Los Angeles County
The 2024 legislative session brought significant developments impacting education, workforce development, and social safety net services in Los Angeles County. EDGE is proud to have played a key role in advocating for these crucial policy and budget priorities. This wrap-up
The 2024-2025 CA State Budget Impact on Los Angeles
The 2024-2025 State Budget, signed by Governor Newsom on June 29th, has significant implications for Los Angeles County. The budget includes total expenditures of $297.9 billion, with $211.5 billion allocated from the General Fund. This agreement addresses a $46.8 billion
EDGE Table Talk: Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, and Earn and Learn Opportunities
Join the CA EDGE Coalition for an engaging table talk on apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and earn-and-learn opportunities in California. Register Here
Industry Call to Action: Advocate for Your Workforce Development Needs
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 your potential workforce to