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Team and Board Impact Careers Supporters Contact Us Team and Board Impact Careers Supporters Contact Us Issue Areas College Access and Success for Adults Adult Learners Some College, No Credential Student Parents Justice-Impacted Students College Affordability Credit for Prior Learning Competency-Based Education Higher Education and Workforce Alignment Employer Engagement Work-Based Learning Regional Initiatives Coordinated Policy Setting and Implementation Cradle-to-Career Data System Integrated Postsecondary Strategy Effective and Accessible Online Education Broadband Access Quality and Effective Delivery Cost Structures View our Policy Priorities Research and Resources By Topic College Access and Success for Adults Higher Education and Workforce Alignment Effective and Accessible Online Education Coordinated Policy Setting and Implementation Work in Progress By Type Research News Policy Analysis Webinar Commentary Interactive Map Take Action Donate Events Sign Up Contact UsSolving California’s higher education and workforce issues through research, advocacy, and collective action Explore Our Research California Competes is a nonpartisan policy and research organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for all Californians by transforming the state’s higher education and workforce development systems. Together, we can create a more inclusive and resilient California by ensuring all students can achieve higher education and career success. Learn MoreGood decisions rely on good data. Our Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard braids together multiple data sources to create an interactive, user-friendly portal with visualizations on the state of opportunity in higher education, employment, and quality of life across California’s diverse counties and regions. Explore Interactive Dashboard Latest Research & Resources Policy Analysis Demystifying the Cal Grant Program and Plans for Reform Policy Analysis Understanding the Critical Role of Housing on Student Success News New Website from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success View More Resources Our Issue Areas Reimagining Higher Education Through our research, we guide decision makers in developing and implementing equity-centered policies that unlock economic mobility for all. We prioritize four issue areas to achieve our mission. Explore all Issue areas College Access and Success for Adults Reimagining higher education for the modern student, a growing share who adult learners. Higher Education and Workforce Alignment Strengthening the connections between education and work. Effective and Accessible Online Education Advancing the potential of online education to improve equitable college access and success. Coordinated Policy Setting and Implementation Ensuring all across sectors work together cohesively for maximum impact. Explore all Issue areasCalifornia’s postsecondary system must seize this opportunity to transform in the face of crisis and power the state’s economic recovery. Evidence-based policy changes to equip Californians with the skills they need can pave the way to a better future for us all.Elizabeth Hill, Chair California Competes Board of Directors and Former Legislative Analyst for the State of California California Competes in the Community Speaking Engagements California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association Board Meeting San Diego, CA May 7, 2024 Conference California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislative Staff 2024 Sacramento, CA April 26, 2024 Webinar Redesigning for Comebackers Virtual April 23, 2024 View all events JOIN US ON SOCIAL Linkedin X-twitter Facebook Stay connected! Sign up today to receive the latest research, news, and updates from California Competes. 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