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A Message from EDGE Executive Director on the Recent Executive Order

Dear Partners, In light of the recent executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, the CA EDGE Coalition is concerned about the potential implications for our work and the broader education and workforce ecosystem. While the full impact of this decision remains unclear, our mission remains unchanged. As a nonpartisan […]

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EDGE Network Table Talk – Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, and Earn and Learn Opportunities in California Part II was a Huge Success!

A huge thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our recent Table Talk on Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Earn-and-Learn Opportunities Part II! Your engagement helps drive meaningful conversations on workforce training and economic mobility. Couldn’t make it? We’ve got you covered! Watch the event recording here. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join the EDGE

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National Skills Coalition Federal Update for California

    EDGE is proud to partner with the National Skills Coalition and appreciates their update below, which simplifies the complexity of federal policy changes within the California context.  Federal Priorities The Trump administration has signaled that federal education and safety net programs are at risk for dramatic reductions. These cuts could severely impact students

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EDGE Network Table Talk – Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, and Earn and Learn Opportunities in California Part II

Join the CA EDGE Coalition for Part II of our engaging table talk series on apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and earn-and-learn opportunities in California. Hear from experts about the current status of these programs and the impacts of recent state policies and investments on them. Register Here

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2025-2026 CA State Budget Proposal Impact on Los Angeles

The 2025-2026 State Budget Proposal unveiled on January 10 features a roughly balanced budget – a $322.2 billion proposal with no deficit, including $228.9 billion in general fund spending, and $16.5 billion projected revenue surplus. The following examines how the proposal could impact LA County and its residents. LA County’s population exceeds 9.5 million, which

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California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s Master Plan for Career Education

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 and affordability through streamlined collaboration. This framework will receive a $100 million investment to implement

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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 to a stronger economy and stock market. View the Full Budget Proposal here. To achieve

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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-LearnOpportunities! Did you miss it?  No problem! Click here to view the event recording.  We’re thrilled to announce that Part II of this discussion is already in development! This follow-up session will build on the ideas shared and explore

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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 highlights the impact of key legislation and budget items for Los Angeles. While some of

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