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New Report Fuels Fears of Decline of Regional Occupational Programs

A new report has raised concerns about the future of regional occupational programs that are geared to helping high school students explore career options and be prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.

January 26, 2014 | EdSource
Schools Lining Up for Piece of $250M "Career Pathways" Fund

California schools can expect stiff competition when the state kicks off the application process for a highly anticipated $250 million state fund for college and career readiness programs and partnerships this month.

January 19, 2014 | EdSource
Adult Ed, Regional Occupational Centers, Partnership Academies Get Reprieve

Once-threatened programs that prepare high school students for careers and adults for jobs or college appear likely to get at least a two-year reprieve under the compromise budget plan negotiated between legislative leaders and Gov. Jerry Brown.

July 12, 2013 | EdSource
Infusion of Money for Career Education in New State Budget

Programs that prepare students for college and careers are about to get a jolt of one-time state money that supporters are counting on to lead to a permanent and sustainable expansion of programs.

July 2, 2013 | EdSource
Bonds Would Fund Business Investment in Schools Under Steinberg Proposal

The leader of the California State Senate says the way to encourage more and stronger bonds between industry and education is through, well, bonds.

May 1, 2013 | EdSource