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Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Career Education Webinar Highlights

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

On January 10th, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the 2024-25 state budget proposal – a $291 billion spending plan, with an updated deficit projection of $37.9 billion. To address this shortfall, the Governor is proposing various delays and cuts to programs, including the use of $12 billion from the rainy-day fund account, along with other reserves. …

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Administrative Assistant Job Announcement

Position Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Work from Home/Downtown Sacramento, CA Employment Status: Full-Time – 40 hours/week Reports to: Executive Director Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 and Competitive Benefits Package (includes CalPERS) Submission Deadline: Open until filled The California EDGE Coalition unites business, labor, social justice, education, and workforce organizations to build a broadly shared prosperity for …

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2023 Annual Report

Dear colleagues, partners, and friends, I am delighted to present the CA EDGE Coalition’s 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the remarkable accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past year. As the Executive Director, it’s a great privilege to share with you the inspiring journey of our organization and the transformative impact we’ve had on California’s education and …

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Uniting for a Stronger California: Your Support on Giving Tuesday

As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, the California EDGE Coalition invites you to join us in our mission to create pathways into the middle class for all Californians. Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity, presents an invaluable opportunity to support our efforts to advance state policy and investments that foster economic …

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Submit Comments to the Cradle-to-Career Data System Data & Tools Advisory Board

The Cradle-to-Career Data System – Data & Tools Advisory Board will be meeting on Thursday, October 12 to discuss pending proposals related to the data elements. The Cradle-to-Career Data System is a statewide longitudinal data system that aims to link existing education, workforce, financial aid, and social service information to equip policymakers, educators, and the …

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Governor’s Executive Order on Master Plan for Career Education

On August 31st, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directs key state agencies and higher education institutions to develop a Master Plan for Career Education that will align and integrate recent investments in education and workforce programs, many of which are currently siloed across various state agencies (ex. Youth Job Corps, Golden State …

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CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget

On July 10th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed key components of the final 2023-24 State Budget – a $310 billion spending plan that invests and protects funding programs in the areas of education, workforce training, and social safety net services to support underserved Californians who continue to face socioeconomic barriers across the state. This budget reflects …

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CA EDGE Coalition’s Overview of the 2023-24 May Revision

On May 12, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023-24 May Revision – a $306 billion spending plan with various adjustments to the January budget proposal including funding delays, reductions, trigger cuts, and cost shifts in order to address the $31.5 billion deficit – a rise from the projected $22.5 billion deficit in January. Although …

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EDGE is Hiring!

Position Title: Administrative/Policy Assistant Location: Work from Home/Downtown Sacramento, CA Employment Status: Full-Time – 40 hours/week Reports to: Executive Director Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 and Competitive Benefits Package (includes CalPERS) Submission Deadline: Open until filled The California EDGE Coalition unites business, labor, social justice, education, and workforce organizations to build a broadly shared prosperity for …

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