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Your friendly economist in SF, studying the labor market, economic well-being, and policy. All opinions are my own.

Joined September 2015
What has been the economic toll of #COVID19 on CA women? The first year of the recession opened a wide gender divide in un- and underemployment, though these gaps narrowed during 2021. #IWD22 More on labor market dynamics during #COVID19 👉 bit.ly/3GAhuLK
CA’s economic recovery is expected to get another jolt as the state reopens on June 15. As the state prepares to re-open, our labor team takes a look at who remains unemployed and what are the prospects for their economic recovery. (1/4) 🧵👇 bit.ly/3whVFfI
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📈 Just over a year ago, #COVID19 shut down CA’s economy, putting 3 million Californians out of work. As regions across California rebound, recovery varies greatly across the state. Our labor market team takes a closer look. #CAeconomy Thread 👇
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3rd, 2-0 SUU | Viks 15, T'Birds 7 @ggabbyhollins is heating up! She smokes this one, her second of the set. #GoViks #ProudViks
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Our research finds that stacking credentials doubles the earnings return for students who initially earn certificates—upward mobility in action (though not enough students do this). #ECMCFchat bit.ly/2Z6mBQC
Q4: Share a data point or story that, in your opinion, exemplifies how #postsecondary #CTE leads to upward mobility. #CTEMonth #ECMCFchat
The economic disruptions—including job loss—from #COVID19 will likely increase the demand for job training/upskilling. The @CalCommColleges system will be essential for providing broad access to retraining at a low cost. #ECMCFchat More insights⬇️ bit.ly/3a6oSRR
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A #PPICsurvey found that many Californians—across party lines—support increased funding for job training. Ensuring access to the full range of educational opportunities is key to weathering downturns & narrowing the economic divide. #ECMCFchat bit.ly/2JM05Zf
Q3: What are the greatest opportunities for #postsecondary #CTE in this current moment? #CTEMonth #ECMCFchat
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Starting now: @theNASEM's "A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty: A Virtual Dialogue on Measuring and Reducing Child Poverty." Watch the webinar and get event details here: ow.ly/9lyO50yL0w1 PPIC's Sarah Bohn will be presenting at 11:15a PT. #childpovertyinhalf @sbohnHQ
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Q5. Poverty would be even higher without the social safety net: ppic.org/main/publication_sh… #CutPovertyCA
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Working Poverty. Nearly 80% of low-income CA's live in working homes. #RaiseTheWage #ScheduleFairness #CutPovertyCa teapawt.org/CalBudgetCenter/status…
Q2. Why are millions of Californians living in poverty? #CutPovertyCA
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