Annual Report 2020-2021
Dear Friend, I’m excited to bring you the first annual State of the California EDGE Coalition Report intended to provide you with an overview of our successes
November 3, 2021
WORKFORCE BRIEF: Providing Opportunity for California’s Low-Wage Workers
WORKFORCE BRIEF
Providing Opportunity for California’s Low Wage Workers
California’s workforce earned less than $13.63 per hour, two-thirds of the median wage of a full-time worker. Unless California’s education and training institutions address the skill needs of low-wage workers income inequality will continue to grow as larger numbers of Californians face barriers to economic mobility.
DETAILS
Report Author: The California EDGE Coalition
Date: July 2018
Website: www.californiaedgecoalition.org
This installment of the Workforce Brief Series titled “Providing Opportunity California’s Low Wage Workers” describes our recommended strategies to provide low-skilled working Californians access to skills upgrade training and other educational opportunities by redesigning programs, expanding workplace learning, and building partnerships with business and industry. To learn more, download the full text of the article here.
By the Numbers – California’s Low-Wage Workforce
33%
of California Workers are earning less than $13.63 per hour
45%
of California’s low-wage workers are under the age of 30
56%
of California’s low-wage workers are Latino
46%
of California’s low-wage workers are employed in retail, restaurants, and various service industries.
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WORKFORCE BRIEF: Providing Opportunity for California’s Low-Wage Workers
WORKFORCE BRIEF Providing Opportunity for California’s Low Wage Workers California’s workforce earned less than $13.63 per hour, two-thirds of the median wage of a full-time
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