On May 14, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision, building upon the January budget proposal and making major investments totaling $100 billion in the areas of education, workforce training, economic recovery, broadband access, and support services for underserved Californians. With a record surplus of $75 billion, and with significant aid from the federal […]
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Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revision today, May 14th, proposing significant investments that seek to support workers, businesses, education and training programs, and undeserved communities. Several budget items noted below are closely tied to EDGE’s policy priorities. EDGE applauds the Governor for proposing investments in these critical areas and looks forward to working with
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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] As we approach the Senate and Assembly suspense file hearing, taking place on Thursday, May 20th upon adjournment of session, EDGE is working hard to raise awareness and uplift critical measures pending before the Appropriations committees from both houses – urging our State leaders to make investments that
Call to Action: Support Education and Workforce Bills Pending on Suspense File Read More »
As the pandemic conversation shifts to recovery, much of the work centers on not just going back to the way things were, but rather seizing this moment to create a better, more just California — addressing the disparities existing prior to the pandemic, and ensuring another crisis will never impact the most underserved the way
President Biden Releases American Families Plan On April 28th, President Biden released the American Families Plan, which details the administration’s vision to “build a strong economy that does not leave anyone behind.” The California EDGE Coalition applauds the President’s effort to increase access to the middle class and provide relief to those most impacted by
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On April 1, 2021, the CA EDGE Coalition in partnership with CA Competes hosted a webinar focused on the Cradle-to-Career data system, Education-to-Employment Data for California’s Industry . A fabulous lineup of panel participants shared there insights, expertise, and perspectives on how the data system could impact industry. Special thanks to the event sponsors and
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California EDGE Coalition thanks the Irvine Foundation for sponsoring this informational video uplifting EDGE and our sponsored bill, SB 554, that was signed by Governor Newsom in 2019. SB 554 is an adult dual enrollment bill that allows adults earning their high school equivalencies to also earn college credit. View: The California EDGE Coalition and
CA EDGE Coalition and its sponsored bill, SB 554 Read More »
Join us on April 28th at 11am as we discuss digital inclusion as a key and imperative strategy to achieving an equitable, resilient, and inclusive economic future for all Californians.
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All of us here at the CA EDGE Coalition are absolutely heartbroken and outraged over the senseless and hateful murders of eight souls in Atlanta, GA earlier this week.
Statement from EDGE CEO on the Tragedy in Atlanta, GA Read More »
Join us on Twitter on March 10th at 12:15 pm for a conversation on flexible learning approaches featuring Marty Alvarado, California Community Colleges’ executive vice chancellor for educational services, and Linda Collins, founder and executive director of the Career Ladders Project and CA EDGE Coalition board president. 💪Stronger ⚖️ More Equitable 💻More Accessible These are
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