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EDGE’s 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up for Los Angeles County

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https://youtu.be/MrG7nzIJ8qI 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 […]

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The 2024-2025 CA State Budget Impact on Los Angeles

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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 deficit for the budget year through a mix of broad-based solutions, including cuts, delays, and

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Industry Call to Action: Advocate for Your Workforce Development Needs

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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 enroll as a special part-time student at a community college, allowing them to attain the

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Master Plan for Career Education Update

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In August 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom initiated the creation of California’s Master Plan for Career Education. The goal of this initiative is to enhance equitable access to high-paying jobs by tackling structural barriers and improving education and training pathways. Public input, which highlighted key priorities, was submitted to inform the plan and a report was

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California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2024-25 Enacted State Budget

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On June 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom signedthe final 2024-2025 State Budget. The budget, agreed upon by the Governor and Legislature, includes total expenditures of $297.9 billion, with $211.5 billion allocated from the General Fund. This agreement addresses a $46.8 billion deficit for the budget year through a mix of broad-based solutions, including cuts, delays, and

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California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision

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  California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision On May 10th, Govern or Gavin Newsom presented the 2024-25 May Revision. The updated state budget outlines a $288 billion spending plan, with a revised projected shortfall of $27.6 billion, down from the January estimate of $37 billion. This comes after the Legislature reduced spending by

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EDGE’s Recommendations on the Master Plan for Career Education

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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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Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Career Education Webinar Highlights

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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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