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Skills for California Summit Launches New Advocacy Network

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On February 25-26, over 100 advocates and practitioners from throughout California came together for the 2019 Skills for California Summit. The attendees included representatives from over 40 organizations in support of a workforce education and training agenda targeted at closing the skill and equity gaps in California. Participants represented business, labor, workforce, community college, community-based and philanthropic organizations.

EDGE Coalition to Serve as California’s Lead Partner for SkillSPAN, a National Skills Network

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The Promise of Dual Enrollment

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Data to Serve Policy, Programs, and People

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WORKFORCE BRIEF The Need for Data Across the nation, there has been a surge in efforts by the federal and state governments and by education and workforce institutions to develop data systems to answer critical policy questions, implement effective practices, and improve student outcomes. California lags behind most states in tackling the data challenge. DESCRIPTION …

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A Workforce Agenda for 2016

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WORKFORCE BRIEF The Mission EDGE priorities for 2016 focus on creating a funding stream for CTE programs, greater financial support for Cal Grant C students, implementing high impact practices in adult education and basic skills, and more. DESCRIPTION Report Author: The California EDGE Coalition Date: January 2016 Website: www.californiaedgecoalition.org EDGE releases its workforce agenda for …

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Moving Forward – Workforce Development in California

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WORKFORCE BRIEF The Moment Is Here This is a moment of tremendous opportunity for California’s workforce programs and institution, which have suffered from neglect and underfunding for numbers of years. Each of the initiatives described builds on innovative efforts that have been incubating in the regions even in the face of fiscal and other obstacles. …

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Heading in the Wrong Direction – Workforce Cuts

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WORKFORCE BRIEF The Need for Funding Even as the demand for higher levels of education and training rise, California is experiencing a dismaying set of state and federal budget cuts, redirections, and policy changes that make it more difficult for the state to provide access for students and workers to the training programs and education …

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WORKFORCE BRIEF SERIES: Economic and Workforce Development

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WORKFORCE BRIEF The Economic and Workforce Development Mission The mission of the Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) program is to advance California’s growth and global competitiveness through high quality education and services focusing on continuous workforce improvement, technology deployment and business development consistent with the needs of the state’s regional economies. DESCRIPTION Report Author: The California …

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