Redesigning for Comebackers
Join the National Talent Network on April 23 at 1:00p ET for a discussion of a new report outlining recommendations for higher education to redesign for Comebacker students. Over 6 million Californians ages 25 to 64 have completed some college but have not yet earned a credential. Against the backdrop of ongoing enrollment declines and […]
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Introducing The California Alliance for Student Parent Success
California’s 300,000 undergraduate student parents face a multitude of challenges in completing their degrees, including juggling academic responsibilities alongside parenting duties and financial constraints. Addressing the needs of this student population is crucial for closing racial equity gaps in higher education and fostering a skilled workforce essential for a robust state economy. Guided by an […]
Connecting Learning and Earning: Strategies for Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Strengthening pathways from education to employment is crucial for students’ successful transition into meaningful jobs that support their ability to engage, contribute, and thrive. Recognizing this imperative, California Competes partnered with Los Angeles County community colleges and government partners to refine and foster a culture of career readiness as a collaborative responsibility and identify promising […]
Return to Earn: Insights for Supporting Comebackers to Completion and Careers
Over six million Californians ages 25 to 64 have completed some college but not yet earned a credential. Shifting higher education structures and systems to support this prospective student population can serve as a critical component to addressing California’s workforce shortage. Yet the needs of those with some college but no credential, who disproportionately […]
Continuing the People-Powered Data System Conversation: Data and Tools
On Monday, November 13 at 11 a.m., we will host an office hours-style webinar to explore the metrics and tools that will be part of the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C). Ryan Estrellado, C2C Director of Data Programs, joins us to continue the conversation from this past summer and delve deeper into the system’s data […]
Shaping the Future of Online Education in California
Today, students, especially those with limited access to higher education, have expressed a strong demand for online courses. The stats are clear: 3.9 million Californians plan to enroll in college in the next two years and want their courses online. Education leaders and policymakers support the expansion of online education, but opposition to this mode […]
Charting the Course for a People-Powered Data System
On Monday, August 21, California Competes published a new brief and hosted an engaging conversation with the leadership of the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C). Together, we delved into the role of user-centered design (UCD) in establishing a data infrastructure that not only advances California’s education and workforce goals but also fosters accessibility and engagement […]
Harnessing the Power of Data to Address California’s Equity Gaps
California Competes has enhanced its Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard with new metrics and features, further supporting policymakers and leaders to make informed decisions and effectively tackle inequities across the state. For this session, CEO Su Jin Jez showcased the updated features and moderated a thought-provoking panel discussion among speakers representing K-12, higher education, and workforce; […]
50 Minutes with AICCU: Serving Adult Learners
On June 9, California Competes, ProjectAttain!, and AICCU hosted a thought-provoking discussion on strategies to advance adult learners’ success. The conversation focused on the role of California’s independent, nonprofit colleges in empowering adult learners and panelists and participants exchanged innovative strategies to bolster institutional practices.
EdSource Roundtable on Student Housing
On September 29, EdSource hosted a roundtable on student housing to hear from students about how they have navigated housing barriers, learn from the panel of experts about solutions that colleges across the state are trying out, and share your questions. Speakers included: Kenya Abner, California Competes summer fellow and current master’s student at Sacramento […]
Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents in California: A Virtual Statewide Summit
In an effort to uplift and help address the challenges encountered by pregnant/parenting student, California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy, Blue Shield of California Foundation, The Michelson 20MM Foundation, Tipping Point Community, Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and The Education Trust—West hosted Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents in California: A Virtual Statewide Summit to […]
Building Bridges: Creating Higher Education-Employer Partnerships that Work for Students
On Monday July 11, California Competes and panelists of stakeholders across the education-to-work continuum convened to discuss the main factors that hinder meaningful education-employer partnerships from happening and what practices can create better alignment and effective collaborations for all parties involved. California Competes Executive Director Dr. Su Jin Jez shared insights from a newly released […]
