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Career Pathways and Economic Mobility at California’s Community Colleges

By Sarah Bohn, Jacob Jackson, Shannon McConville

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.

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Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility

By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Sarah Bohn

Higher education is key in helping Californians move up the income ladder—but equity gaps are a big challenge. Among young adults born in California, 60% of Asian Americans and 40% of whites have at least a bachelor’s degree, compared to 21% of African Americans and 18% of Latinos.

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Economic Mobility

Envisioning California’s economic future and elevating pragmatic policies to support business and job growth.

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Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility

Higher education is one of the main ways that Californians—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—can move up the income ladder. But too few Californians earn a college degree. PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn will outline findings from a new report that looks at the numerous benefits of a college degree, the challenges of improving college completion, and how to build upon recent progress and promote upward economic mobility for all Californians.

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