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photo - Doe Library and Campanile on UC Berkeley Campus The Year Ahead in Higher Education Hans Johnson January 13 2021 Last year brought historic disruptions to California’s colleges and universities. In 2021, how can policymakers and higher education officials draw on lessons learned during the pandemic while building on progress that was underway prior to COVID-19? Read More
Covering the Real Costs of College Kevin Cook December 11 2019 With many students struggling to afford California’s high cost of living, state policymakers have sought to reform financial aid programs to address the full cost of attending college. Read More
photo - nurse training Strengthening Career Pathways in California’s Community Colleges Shannon McConville November 18 2019 How can career education pathways best meet workforce needs and connect students to good jobs? A recent article co-authored by PPIC’s Shannon McConville explains. Read More
photo - Woman Examining Machine Part on a Production Line Video: Career Education and Economic Mobility in California Shannon McConville, Jenny Miyasaki September 25 2019 Career education at California’s community colleges helps to boost earnings and prepare the state’s workforce for current and future job market needs. Read More
photo - Professor Using Model to Train Nursing Students Training California’s Students for Well-Paying Jobs Bonnie Brooks July 18 2019 Completion of career education credentials at California community colleges has risen substantially, but some credentials create much larger earnings gains than do others. Read More
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