Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Master Plan for Career Education at Modesto Junior College, aiming to create pathways to high-paying careers for Californians, regardless of a college degree.
The plan prioritizes hands-on learning, workforce training, and regional coordination, with a focus on rural areas. A key component is Career Passports, a digital tool documenting skills from work, military service, and training programs, helping job seekers bypass degree-only hiring barriers.
Additionally, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) will allow 250,000 Californians, including 30,000 veterans, to convert real-world experience into college credit. The initiative is backed by proposed budget investments and aligns with California’s evolving labor market needs.…