California Competes

Exciting paid internship opportunity at the Stupski Foundation (Remote)! Are you passionate about philanthropy and advancing social change in the Bay Area or Hawaii? Join Stupski Foundation as an intern for their 2024-2025 internship cohort! Learn more by signing up for their upcoming informational webinars on July 23 or Aug 1: https://lnkd.in/gS78jjpX. The application process will open on July 22, with applications due by August 5. Hear directly from past interns about their impactful experiences below ⤵

Leverage the California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard to understand the disparities that exist in your region, start investigative conversations on what is needed, and identify actionable solutions to create thriving communities. https://lnkd.in/gKw_WPch

Stay connected with California Competes to get the latest on our policy research, advocacy efforts, partnerships, and events. Sign up for updates here: https://lnkd.in/ge26tvqP

#ICYMI: Our research in partnership with CaliforniaAttain! revealed strategies for reenrollment and degree attainment for those with some college but no credential. Dive into the insights ⤵ 📰 Report: https://lnkd.in/gR3_g3qB 🖥 Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gsfTb2cP

#Studentparents’ success means a brighter, more prosperous California for all. State leaders, here's the blueprint for how to make it happen: https://lnkd.in/gRPmn6Rt

Early Edge California, a member of The California Alliance for Student Parent Success, is hosting a listening session to better understand the challenges faced by student parents in California, specifically those with young children ages 0 to 5. The listening session will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 5:30 - 7 pm (PT) via Zoom, with simultaneous translation available in English and Spanish. Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their participation. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gTkAkjNW

#TBT to our conversation last summer with California Cradle-to-Career Data System leadership where we delved into role of user-centered design in shaping the future of California’s data infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gWfe7SrX A year later, it's inspiring to see the progress made and the structures and processes in place that prioritizes the needs of California communities in the data system's development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFAY7b8A

Yesterday, we launched the first of several design thinking workshops with East San Jose residents to develop a college model that is tailored to their needs and expands economic opportunity and mobility for the communities in the region. To learn more, visit our work-in-progress page: https://lnkd.in/gKZSnhm9 Laura Bernhard, PhD Rowena Tomaneng San Jose City College

A few job opportunities we want to help uplift for partners: ➡ California Community Foundation is hiring a Program Officer, Education: https://lnkd.in/gbuMciYy ➡The California State University Chancellor's Office is hiring an Associate Legislative Advocate: https://lnkd.in/gZb7PKsw

#DYK: There are 6M+ Californians w/ some college but no credential? Check out our report exploring the ways colleges can reengage and empower them to complete their credentials and degrees. https://lnkd.in/gVaZ_Ard