The state of California announces its $54 million distribution in grants for the state's educational-to-professional process in three different regions.
On Wednesday, Governor Newsom's office confirmed that the state would be focusing on the next generation of tax-paying workforce with this funding.
Governor Newsom said that somewhere around $18 million will be distributed to the following three regions:
- Los Angeles County
- Border Region (which includes San Diego State University, UC San Diego, Imperial County and San Diego County Offices of Education)
- Inland Empire
The Governor says that this funding will enhance their support for the K-16 education-to-career pipeline. This funding is a part of the existing K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program. This program has already received up to $250 million in grants, and it was established to provide innovative pathways to professional career opportunities for students in these local communities.
Newsom says this grant distribution will also assist in shortening the state's equity gaps with many more resources provided in the future.
“California is preparing the next generation for future jobs,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “We’re closing equity gaps, providing more resources to help our students achieve their career goals right in their own communities, and streamlining the pipeline from K-12 to higher education to careers.”
Director of the Department of General Services Ana Lasso says that this will play a tremendous role in the future of public education system and workforce of these particular regions, which also includes San Diego County.
“The Department of General Services is pleased to continue funding efforts for the first phase of this innovative program and is excited to see the work that will be accomplished in these newly awarded regions,” said DGS Director Ana Lasso. “There is a tremendous need statewide for the role the collaboratives will fill in working to transform the public education system and meeting the needs of regional workforces while ensuring equitable pathways to meaningful careers for all learners of California. We are looking forward to rolling out the second phase of funding for the program soon, which will provide additional opportunities to expand this program throughout all regions of the state.”
