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New Report Explores Challenges and Opportunities for Millions of Potential College Graduates
February 11, 2021
As more Californians lose jobs to COVID-19 cutbacks, higher education has a unique opportunity to serve those sidelined workers who don’t have a college degree. Our new report takes a closer look at Californians ages 25–54 who graduated from high school but not college.
California Competes Identifies Key Goals for Higher Education Reform
February 03, 2021
Today, California Competes released the organization’s policy agenda, Reimagining Higher Education to Serve All Californians. California leaders must not miss this transformative opportunity to reimagine higher education to better support our changing economy.
California Competes in the News
January 19, 2021
California Competes made headlines in California and across the country as media organizations focus on higher education, equity, and the economy.
California Competes Applauds Higher Education Funding Priorities
January 11, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal preserves higher education investments and also offers funding increases to address equity gaps, promote completion rates, and support students’ upward economic mobility.
Postsecondary to Prosperity: Expanding Opportunity Across Los Angeles County
January 06, 2021
The California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard explores the state of opportunity across Los Angeles County by race, gender, and other demographics, finding disparities among different groups.
So Many Reasons to Welcome 2021
January 04, 2021
Welcome 2021! Please join California Competes in celebrating our 10-year anniversary!
Three Strategies to Improve Diversity in STEM Fields
December 17, 2020
Despite increased attention on building a more diverse STEM pipeline, data and conversations with employers point to persistent barriers. California Competes discussed the challenges with employers during a focus group to identify strategies to improve higher education and workforce alignment.
Postsecondary to Prosperity: Expanding Opportunity Across the San Joaquin Valley
December 10, 2020
The San Joaquin Valley’s relatively low employment rate and opportunity to earn a living wage disproportionately impact certain groups.
Postsecondary to Prosperity: Expanding Opportunity Across the Inland Empire
December 01, 2020
The California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard reveals significant variation in access to opportunity by race/ethnicity, gender, and other factors in the Inland Empire.
Postsecondary to Prosperity: Expanding Opportunity Across the Bay Area
November 17, 2020
The Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard reveals several unique attributes of the Bay Area, demonstrating how easy or hard it can be for residents to have access to opportunity in the region.