California Gov. Gavin Newsom made an appearance in Modesto on Wednesday to unveil the state’s new Master Plan for Career Education.
The Master Plan is designed to connect Californians with education to advance their careers, especially in rural parts of the state.
The big picture: Newsom unveiled the master plan at Modesto Junior College as part of his budget proposal with the goal to make it easier for people to receive college credit for their work experience.
- The plan stresses two themes: enhancing coordination and addressing barriers that make it difficult to navigate education, workforce training and public benefit systems.
Go deeper: California will launch Career Passports, giving people a digital tool that shows their academic records with work experience, military service and training programs, among other records.
- The state says the Career Passports will help shift hiring away from degree-only requirements to open up jobs for workers from all backgrounds.
- The Master Plan also includes an expansion of the Credit for Prior Learning, allowing veterans and others to turn real-world experience into college credit. The state expects that 250,000 people will benefit from it.
What he’s saying: “The Master Plan lays out a clear path to help all Californians – whether just starting out or switching careers – access high-paying, fulfilling jobs, with or without a college degree,” Newsom said. By aligning our education system with real workforce needs, we’re powering economic growth and creating stronger communities.”
