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California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2008
There is a persistent concern over mismatches between the degrees awarded by universities and the needs of the job market. Although there are shortages of graduates in some fields, many university graduates have difficulty finding jobs that make good use of their education. This has been discussed in newspaper articles, in education and business…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Labor Market, Community Surveys, Employment Patterns
Angeli, Mallory; Fuller, Ryan – California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2009
California's degree gap is a growing concern. According to recent reports and news articles comparing the number of degrees awarded with the jobs expected in the coming decade, California will not have enough university graduates to meet the needs of the labor market. Previous work by the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) showed…
Descriptors: Economic Progress, Occupations, Employment Patterns, Labor Market
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2005
Postsecondary education is a major enterprise in California. The state provides $12 billion annually in funding to the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges. A major concern is how well the output of degrees, certificates, and other qualifications from these three public segments meets the…
Descriptors: Industry, Postsecondary Education, Labor Market, Employment Opportunities
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2006
This report continues the California Postsecondary Education Commission's ongoing examination of the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development, focusing on the projected needs for skills and knowledge in a 21st century global economy. This is the second in a series of policy briefs developed for that project. The first brief…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship, Labor Force Development
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2005
One of the major benefits of higher education is that it prepares students for careers. Education that qualifies students for better jobs reduces inequality by offering all Californians the opportunity to qualify for rewarding careers and helps businesses in the state by providing them with a skilled, productive workforce. An assessment of whether…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, College Graduates, Supply and Demand, Labor Needs
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2007
This report on the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development discusses the question of how California's colleges and universities address the state's need for a highly educated and skilled workforce. It includes a detailed review of the systems and their roles, and considers issues regarding how those roles are being carried…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Labor Force Development, Educational Objectives, Institutional Mission
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2006
This report responds to the California Postsecondary Education Commission's interest in pursuing further study of the gender gap for males in California postsecondary education. It provides some additional data on the gap in K-12 graduation rates and university eligibility and discusses the implications for future workforce needs. Recommended…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Graduation Rate, Gender Differences
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2005
The California Postsecondary Education Commission is currently producing a series of policy briefs examining the nexus between workforce development and postsecondary education. The research question "How does California's postsecondary education system contribute to the needs of the state's economy and its future?" will serve as the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Labor Force Development, Postsecondary Education, Education Work Relationship