Publications

Higher education is a key driver of economic growth and individual opportunity in California. Substantial gains in college enrollment and graduation rates—particularly among historically underrepresented…

Strong and growing demand for highly educated workers has been a hallmark of the state’s economy for decades, and forecasts show this demand continuing into…

About 30 percent of California’s future jobs will require some training beyond high school but less than a four-year college degree. Career education prepares students…

Key findings from the current survey include: In the Democratic presidential primary race, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders lead the rest of the…

Nearly 20% of Californians lack enough resources to meet basic needs. Another one in five live very close to the poverty line.

Nearly 2 million children live in poverty in California. Without the social safety net, child poverty would be much higher.

Latinos make up the majority of working poor adults. The working poor tend to have less education, but many went to college.

Career education credentials from California’s community colleges can help students advance in the labor market. But some programs offer larger economic returns than others, and…