Public Policy Institute of California
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Informing and improving public policy in CA through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. Follow us on Instagram: https://t.co/4dyAuBx1Om
San Francisco & Sacramento, CA
Joined May 2009
✨JUST RELEASED✨ 🆕 #PPICsurvey: Majority of CA voters support #Prop50 and most believe the outcome is very important—a record level of interest for a prop on the ballot. Also, views on #ICE, #Congress, #homelessness, + more. Full Report ⬇️
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Key findings include Proposition 50 has majority support; a record-high share of voters see the election outcome as very important. Approval of both the president and Congress remains low; majorities...
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Did you know? 92% of @CalCommColleges transfer applicants are admitted to @calstate. Our recent report explores key transfer trends and opportunities between #community #colleges and #CSU: https://t.co/ji2XpNx0vA
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Did you know? @CalCommColleges are the main public provider of health care job training in #California—but for-profit colleges grant over 60% of sub-baccalaureate health credentials. 🔎 Explore the data in our new report 👇
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Health care is one of the largest sectors in California’s economy, with training and job opportunities for workers who lack a four-year college degree. Community colleges offer a wide range of...
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Why are young adults doing better on school and work milestones? Shifts in demographics and strong economic conditions during the 2010s and early 2020s played a big role. 💡 More on how young Californians are progressing along key milestones:
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Faced with a shifting economy and shrinking population, California's young adults must navigate an uncertain future in the labor market. PPIC’s latest report examines young adult milestones across...
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Local education agencies (LEAs) that received the Golden State Pathway Program implementation grants enroll nearly half of the state's 9th–12th graders, and we estimate nearly 532,200 high schoolers will take part in the program. Read more: https://t.co/jL3uN6CMxB
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At a time of deep division, trusted facts can light the way to respectful partnerships and real solutions. That’s what we bring to California’s biggest challenges. This giving season, please consider supporting this work: https://t.co/uOauogF4Fi
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After the first year of implementation of the Universal FAFSA policy, not only did overall college enrollment increase, but the number of students enrolling in college with a completed FAFSA also rose, and on a greater scale. Learn more: https://t.co/H1aRRcJOFf
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Are young people entering the workforce later? 💼 Yes—fewer teens work while in school—but by 24, labor force participation is similar across generations. 💡 More about how young Californians are progressing along key milestones: https://t.co/ViX44I9wlf
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.@CalCommColleges to @calstate transfer students have high graduation rates: Among fall 2020 enrollees, 76% graduated by 2024. Our recent report explores key transfer trends and opportunities between #CCC and #CSU: https://t.co/ji2XpNx0vA
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In 2022, CA launched the $500M Golden State Pathways Program to create smoother paths from K–12 to college & careers—especially for underserved students. Our new report looks at early implementation, funding use, and local plans to expand pathways 👇
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In 2022, California established the Golden State Pathways Program to better align education with workforce needs. This report examines the distribution of GSPP funds statewide and school districts’...
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How is CA tackling college affordability & workforce needs? Our new report examines the first year of the CA’s universal FAFSA/CADAA policy—showing early gains in college enrollment & financial aid access for students across the state. Full report:
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In hopes of increasing access to financial aid, a recent state policy requires school districts to ensure that all high school seniors complete a financial aid application or formally opt out. This...
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# FactFriday: Did you know? Most #safetynet programs prioritize children. In 2023, these programs kept 12.4% of children (about 1 million) out of poverty. Learn more about #poverty in #California: https://t.co/gXdQm8ICII
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Who pursues different health programs at @CalCommColleges? Women make up most enrollees—and enrollment patterns vary by race, ethnicity, and age. 🔎 Explore the data in our new report: https://t.co/i8pcVihAq6
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Worries about the future for young Californians are rising—with #AI, #economic shifts, and a changing #population all playing a role. Our report looks at how today’s young adults are faring in school and work—and what may be driving trends. 🔗 Report:
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Faced with a shifting economy and shrinking population, California's young adults must navigate an uncertain future in the labor market. PPIC’s latest report examines young adult milestones across...
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Did you know? 69% of admitted transfer applicants from @CalCommColleges choose to enroll in @calstate. Our recent report explores key transfer trends and opportunities between #community #colleges and #CSU:
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Most California community college students intend to transfer to a four-year institution, but only 20% do so within four years. What helps students make the move—and what hinders them? How can...
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💻 WATCH NOW: Our virtual briefing is underway! Report author Shannon McConville is answering audience questions. Have a question? Submit them to PPICeventquestions@gmail.com 📝Report: https://t.co/i8pcVihAq6 📺 Event 👇
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📺 TUNE IN NOW: Virtual briefing on our report, "Training for Health Care Jobs in California." #PPICevents #CAeconomy #workforce 📝Report: https://t.co/i8pcVihAq6 📺 Event 👇
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📡 LIVE NOW: Report author Shannon McConville shares key findings on how @CalCommColleges prepare students for good jobs in the growing #healthcare sector—and how these programs support economic mobility. 📝Report: https://t.co/i8pcVihAq6 📺 Event 👇
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STARTING IN 10 MINS: We’re about to begin! Join us now for an important look at training for #healthcare jobs in California and how these programs promote economic mobility. If you haven’t yet, register to watch it here: https://t.co/piLiuUipIZ
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STARTING SOON: Ready to learn which community college pathways lead to meaningful jobs in #healthcare? Tune in to get real data and insights from our researchers. Register: https://t.co/piLiuUipIZ
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How has funding for the Golden State Pathways Program been distributed? As of Feb 2025, $426M has gone to 372 LEA statewide—88% to expand or enhance career programs that help students transition from high school to college & careers. Read more👇
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In 2022, California established the Golden State Pathways Program to better align education with workforce needs. This report examines the distribution of GSPP funds statewide and school districts’...
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