Help Wanted on California’s Working Lands
The state's $395-billion-a-year agriculture industry needs workers trained in ag tech and soft skills. Read More »
Congratulations to CA Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Board of Governors extends the contract of the Chancellor who has made increasing earning power of graduates a priority Read More »
VIDEO: What’s next in California’s housing crisis debate
We talk about the fates of affordable housing, rent control and just where California is going to build more homes with HCD's Ben Metcalf Read More »
Debate needs broadening to find solutions to California’s housing crisis
An important issue in the discussion remains largely unaddressed Read More »
The Future of Work in California is Global!
The state's role in global trade provides community college students with big opportunities in international business Read More »
Governor Newsom to spotlight inland regional economic plan at 2019 California Economic Summit
New initiative launched to elevate ideas from inland regions and build a comprehensive economic plan Read More »
Making local and regional housing and infrastructure funding more effective
How the Legislature can improve on the promise of California’s Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts Read More »
California’s Life Sciences Biotech Sector Is Good for Its Economic Health
Why community college students are well situated for entry-level jobs in the number one state for life sciences Read More »
Empower Local Communities to Close the Digital Divide
Priority should be placed on equitable broadband access, not the next big thing for the fortunate few Read More »
2019 PIE Contest Opens – Looking for Successful Workforce Development Partnerships
Third annual Partnerships for Industry and Education Contest officially begins Read More »
Technologically obsolete adults increasingly face digital barriers to jobs
Community colleges aim to boost digital skills—now a key to entry-level employment across California Read More »
Event to highlight child literacy bringing story time to the Capitol
First 5 and partners to hold Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration Tuesday April 30 Read More »
California needs to conform with federal Opportunity Zone provisions
Incentive to invest benefiting communities in need will be offset unless state legislature acts quickly Read More »
How community colleges aim to help California’s aspiring entrepreneurs in the new economy
As the gig economy grows, technical skills combined with an entrepreneurial mindset increasingly important Read More »
Study: Opportunity Zone-ready California could generate hundreds of millions in economic activity
New analysis shows not aligning state resources and tax laws could be a large missed opportunity Read More »
California’s vast health care industry requires growing workforce pipeline
Community colleges working on need for funding, faculty, employer engagement and more Read More »
A model for achieving housing goals takes shape in Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, the County and employers advance plans for recovering homes lost in fires, dealing with larger housing crisis Read More »
VIDEO: How California business and nonprofits are adapting post-wildfires
Disasters have become part of the new normal, but the lessons learned by the public and private sectors are invaluable Read More »
Sonoma County builds framework for resiliency after destructive wildfires
Plan includes improving warning systems, retrofitting homes, and upgrading utility infrastructure Read More »
One Powerful Insight and Three Urgent Workforce Priorities
How to transform workforce development to better serve the millions of Californians unemployed, underemployed or stuck in low-wage jobs Read More »
