2020 Policy Priorities

A Pathway to Economic Recovery for Every Californian
Advancing the skills needed to rebuild our state's economy
California leaders face an urgent need to address the COVID-19 pandemic and build a resilient and inclusive state economy. Policymakers must prioritize equitable postsecondary and workforce opportunities and outcomes to ensure our state’s regional economies and communities can weather this crisis, recover quickly, and withstand future threats. California Competes recommends immediate action to achieve three critical goals:
Drive inclusive economic recovery and future resiliency by strengthening the education-to-employment pipeline.
Leverage employment disruption to make college a reality for adults by offering clear pathways to and through higher education.
Advance programs and services that deliver equitable results through the swift design and launch of the Cradle-to-Career Data System.