Report Career Pathways and Economic Mobility at California’s Community Colleges By Sarah Bohn, Jacob Jackson, Shannon McConville Jun 26, 2019 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 it can take a long time for students to see increased earnings. Improving student outcomes—while also responding to future workforce needs—is a challenging but critical task facing the state.
press release Most Californians Who Obtain Career Education Credentials Earn Middle-Income Wages within a Year of Completion Jun 26, 2019
blog post Making Career Education Affordable in California By Bonnie Brooks Jan 8, 2019 Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plans to roll back federal rules that have been instrumental in steering California students toward community colleges rather than for-profit institutions.
blog post Video: Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility By Mary Severance Dec 13, 2018 Higher education and skills for high-paying jobs are key to moving up the income ladder, but not all Californians have the same opportunities to obtain them.
blog post Testimony: Career Education Is Key to Meeting California’s Workforce Needs By Sarah Bohn Nov 27, 2018 About two-thirds of new jobs created in California over the next decade will require more than a high school diploma. Career education can help meet the demand of a knowledge-based economy.
blog post Video: Stackable Credentials at California Community Colleges By Mary Severance Oct 26, 2018 PPIC's new report looks at stackable credentials in California's community colleges, a key component of career education programs that can advance students' skills and career opportunities over time.
event Stackable Credentials in Career Education at California Community Colleges Oct 23, 2018 Community colleges serve a wide range of students pursuing career education. Connecting these students to opportunities for career advancement is an important policy goal that can be furthered by stackable credentials—sequential certificates and degrees that allow students to build qualifications over time. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville will outline a recent report that looks at the link between well-designed stackable pathways and student success in the community college system.
Report Stackable Credentials in Career Education at California Community Colleges By Sarah Bohn, Shannon McConville Oct 22, 2018 California is investing in career education programs at its community colleges. Stackable credentials are a key component—students who “stack” multiple, related awards can build skills and increase earnings over time. We need to know more about how well-designed stackable credential programs help students succeed.
Report Improving College Pathways in California By Niu Gao, Hans Johnson Nov 27, 2017 Far too many California students are falling off the pathway to and through college. At current rates of high school and college completion, only about 30 percent of California 9th graders will earn a bachelor’s degree, a rate that is insufficient for an economy that increasingly demands more highly educated workers.
