Applaud fix for state’s 1.1M
bachelor’s degree shortfall
Re: ” ‘Cradle to career’ data system gets OK” (Page B1, June 26):
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group strongly supports the creation of a statewide longitudinal data system to allow policymakers to make data-driven choices.
By 2030, California will fall an estimated 1.1 million bachelor’s degrees short of economic demand. Addressing this shortage in an equitable manner that closes opportunity gaps will require coordination between all segments of education and the workforce.
To identify gaps and craft solutions, California needs a modernized data system that identifies key inflection points, answering questions such as: Which early learning programs improve long-term academic performance for underserved communities? Which regional college programs provide students with the competencies required for a specific occupation?
With the leadership of the governor and the Legislature through clear steps laid out in the Education Budget Trailer Bill, California can develop an integrated data system that will help grow an inclusive economy.
Margaret Gray
Senior Director of Education and Workforce Development
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
San Jose
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