event Health Workforce Needs in California Sep 19, 2014 About the Program Already a large part of California’s economy, the state’s health workforce will need to grow significantly over the next decade to keep up with a growing—and aging—population. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville will present new findings about California’s health workforce needs. A panel of experts will then discuss how the state can increase the number of health care workers and offer career opportunities to a diverse group of Californians. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 22, 2014 About the Program PPIC's latest survey gauges support for Governor Brown's revised budget and examines preferences for spending the projected state budget surplus. It also looks at the gubernatorial race, the impact of the drought, and perceptions of health care reform. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will discuss these and other important findings. This research is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. SPEAKER Dean Bonner, research associate, PPIC
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jan 30, 2014 About the Program PPIC's latest survey examines Californians' opinions of Governor Brown's 2014–15 budget proposal and their views on a range of state fiscal issues. It also gauges attitudes toward immigration and health care policy. PPIC research associate Sonja Petek will discuss these and other important findings. This research is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. SPEAKER Sonja Petek, research associate, PPIC
event The California Poverty Measure: A New Look at the Social Safety Net Oct 1, 2013 About the Program How many Californians are poor, and how effectively does the social safety net address need? Research fellow Caroline Danielson introduces a new measure that reassesses the depth and breadth of economic hardship and highlights the impact of programs that alleviate poverty in California. This research is supported with funding from The Walter S. Johnson Foundation. SPEAKER Caroline Danielson, research fellow, PPIC
event The James Irvine Foundation Briefing SeriesEducating California’s Future Workforce Mar 26, 2013
