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New Online Dashboard Provides Expansive Look at Opportunity in California
July 29, 2020
The California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard, launched today by California Competes, assesses educational opportunity, upward mobility in the workforce, and quality of life indicators such as commute time and homeownership rates throughout California’s diverse regions.
[WEBINAR] Transforming an Inequitable System to Fuel Opportunity
July 15, 2020
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 1 p.m. California Competes will host a webinar on our new research and the status of opportunity across California.
California Competes Applauds Appointment of New UC President
July 08, 2020
The UC Board of Regents has appointed Michael V. Drake, MD, as the system’s 21st president, concluding a 10-month long search.
California State Budget Analysis
July 01, 2020
Governor Newsom signed a $202.1 billion budget spending plan earlier this week that was passed by the California Legislature. The budget passed demonstrates our elected leaders’ hope for a quick economic recovery and relies on significant support from the federal government.
Op-Ed: Credit for Prior Learning Builds Equity in Higher Education
June 09, 2020
Read Dr. Su Jin Gatlin Jez’s recently published commentary highlighting the importance of credit for prior learning as a tool to promote equity.
A Personal Message about Racial Justice
June 05, 2020
Dr. Su Jin Gatlin Jez discusses her own experience with racism and California Competes’ commitment to dismantling structures of inequity.
California Competes Responds to the 2020-21 May Revision
May 15, 2020
While the revised budget proposal illustrates the damage California’s economy has already sustained, we’re encouraged by key aspects of the proposal.
New Policy Priorities to Drive Inclusive Response to COVID-19 Crisis
April 30, 2020
California Competes' new priorities underscore alignment between higher education and the workforce to better serve struggling Californians in the face of economic crisis.
New Senior Researcher Joins California Competes
April 27, 2020
David Radwin brings more than 15 years of experience analyzing survey and administrative data in education and workforce policy.
Your Input Is Needed on California's New Data System
April 16, 2020
Share your thoughts through a quick survey to help ensure the state builds a valuable, comprehensive statewide longitudinal data system.