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The California Community Colleges (CCC) system leads the nation w/ military-affiliated students & prioritization of Credit for Prior Learning that gives vets college credit for skills from their military experience. CCC Chancellor Sonya Christian discusses how it should be the norm in higher ed.
OPINION: We owe our former service members more than gratitude. As educators, we owe them clear, affordable pathways to degrees and credentials that lead to family-sustaining wages by giving them college credit for knowledge and skills they learned in the service.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The California Community Colleges (CCC) system leads the nation w/ military-affiliated students & prioritization of Credit for Prior Learning that gives vets college credit for skills from their military experience. CCC Chancellor Sonya Christian discusses how it should be the norm in higher ed.
Kick off the new year by following NextGen Policy. 📲 ✅ Get the scoop on #CALeg happenings, insight on policy & budget updates, upcoming events, & more from the policy team. Follow us on all platforms below. 👇
January 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Kick off the new year by following NextGen Policy. 📲 ✅ Get the scoop on #CALeg happenings, insight on policy & budget updates, upcoming events, & more from the policy team. Follow us on all platforms below. 👇
The NextGen team wishes you a Happy New Year. 🎊🎆 Let’s cheer to new beginnings & make the most of what’s to come! Check out NextGen’s 2025 recap & stay tuned to what is to come in 2026!
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December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The NextGen team wishes you a Happy New Year. 🎊🎆 Let’s cheer to new beginnings & make the most of what’s to come! Check out NextGen’s 2025 recap & stay tuned to what is to come in 2026!
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From: NextGen 🎁
To: YOU! 👐
Season's greetings from your friends at NextGen! We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. ☃️🎄 Thank you for your ongoing support of our work building more equitable, prosperous, & climate resilient CA for all!
To: YOU! 👐
Season's greetings from your friends at NextGen! We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. ☃️🎄 Thank you for your ongoing support of our work building more equitable, prosperous, & climate resilient CA for all!
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
From: NextGen 🎁
To: YOU! 👐
Season's greetings from your friends at NextGen! We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. ☃️🎄 Thank you for your ongoing support of our work building more equitable, prosperous, & climate resilient CA for all!
To: YOU! 👐
Season's greetings from your friends at NextGen! We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy Holidays. ☃️🎄 Thank you for your ongoing support of our work building more equitable, prosperous, & climate resilient CA for all!
Spread the holiday cheer this December! 🎁 💚 Make an impactful contribution through everyday actions & join the #ClimateActionCounts movement for a healthier CA climate.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Spread the holiday cheer this December! 🎁 💚 Make an impactful contribution through everyday actions & join the #ClimateActionCounts movement for a healthier CA climate.
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🌟 Join us: https://go.nextgenpolicy.org/7mvF
NextGen’s #LetsTalkBlog December issue is here! 🗣️ 💬 Read about our recent #Apprenticeships convening, the importance of expanding the apprenticeship system in CA & what NextGen is doing to make it happen.
➡️ Read Let’s Talk Blog: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vqxE
➡️ Read Let’s Talk Blog: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vqxE
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
NextGen’s #LetsTalkBlog December issue is here! 🗣️ 💬 Read about our recent #Apprenticeships convening, the importance of expanding the apprenticeship system in CA & what NextGen is doing to make it happen.
➡️ Read Let’s Talk Blog: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vqxE
➡️ Read Let’s Talk Blog: go.nextgenpolicy.org/vqxE
Give the gift of a healthier CA climate! ♻️ 🎁 Be part of the #ClimateActionCounts movement during this festive time when you upcycle or repurpose materials you own, compost your food scraps & leftovers & conserve water during the rainy season!
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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Give the gift of a healthier CA climate! ♻️ 🎁 Be part of the #ClimateActionCounts movement during this festive time when you upcycle or repurpose materials you own, compost your food scraps & leftovers & conserve water during the rainy season!
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🌟 Join us: go.nextgenpolicy.org/Z23S
The final What’s Next #newsletter of 2025 is here! 📨 🎊 Don’t miss a message from NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr., updates from our workforce development team & a glimpse of what’s to come in 2026.
✨ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/tBk9
✨ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/tBk9
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The final What’s Next #newsletter of 2025 is here! 📨 🎊 Don’t miss a message from NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr., updates from our workforce development team & a glimpse of what’s to come in 2026.
✨ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/tBk9
✨ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/tBk9
Struggling with your utility bill? 🔌💰 You're not alone. 1 in 5 CA families can't pay while utilities demand BIGGER profits. @californiapuc.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov Cut excessive profits to fair rates!
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December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Struggling with your utility bill? 🔌💰 You're not alone. 1 in 5 CA families can't pay while utilities demand BIGGER profits. @californiapuc.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov Cut excessive profits to fair rates!
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✍️ Sign the petition: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Don’t miss out on #CoveredCA & #MediCal enrollment period during the busy holidays. 🏥 ✍️ 💻 Take a few minutes to explore the options available & choose what best suits your needs: www.coveredca.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Don’t miss out on #CoveredCA & #MediCal enrollment period during the busy holidays. 🏥 ✍️ 💻 Take a few minutes to explore the options available & choose what best suits your needs: www.coveredca.com
Get the details! 🧑🚒 As supporters for expanding CA’s workforce, NextGen applauds the $5.5M investment made towards giving formerly incarcerated individuals #apprenticeship opportunities & a career pathway toward becoming a firefighter in the state.
Read more: fox40.com/news/new-pro...
Read more: fox40.com/news/new-pro...
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Get the details! 🧑🚒 As supporters for expanding CA’s workforce, NextGen applauds the $5.5M investment made towards giving formerly incarcerated individuals #apprenticeship opportunities & a career pathway toward becoming a firefighter in the state.
Read more: fox40.com/news/new-pro...
Read more: fox40.com/news/new-pro...
Take some time this season & explore NextGen Policy’s website! 🖱️💻 Meet the policy team, read our monthly #LetsTalkBlog, discover the work the NextGen team is doing to make CA more resilient & don’t forget to sign up to get updates!
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Take some time this season & explore NextGen Policy’s website! 🖱️💻 Meet the policy team, read our monthly #LetsTalkBlog, discover the work the NextGen team is doing to make CA more resilient & don’t forget to sign up to get updates!
➡️ Visit TODAY: www.nextgenpolicy.org
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Tis the season for giving thanks!🎁
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Tis the season for giving thanks!🎁
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
Thousands of Californians have promised to make our state more climate-friendly through everyday actions. This holiday season, let's grow our movement! Add your name to the list & help us build a stronger, collective voice for CA's climate future: bit.ly/4kxudm8
NextGen held our panel discussion this week on expanding CA’s #apprenticeship system! 👍 Our Executive Director Arnie Sowell Jr. was joined by Apprenticeships for America & industry experts to speak on the benefits of apprenticeships, how they can increase career opportunities for CA, & beyond. 👷🧑⚕️🧑🚒
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NextGen held our panel discussion this week on expanding CA’s #apprenticeship system! 👍 Our Executive Director Arnie Sowell Jr. was joined by Apprenticeships for America & industry experts to speak on the benefits of apprenticeships, how they can increase career opportunities for CA, & beyond. 👷🧑⚕️🧑🚒
NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr. spoke on the historic $5.5M investment in #apprenticeship opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters & the impacts it will have for CA, alongside our partners @isaacgbryan.bsky.social, Future Fire Academy, Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program & CareerWise! 👏🚒
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NextGen’s ED Arnie Sowell Jr. spoke on the historic $5.5M investment in #apprenticeship opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters & the impacts it will have for CA, alongside our partners @isaacgbryan.bsky.social, Future Fire Academy, Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program & CareerWise! 👏🚒
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With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
Take the time to learn & #KnowYourRights! ✊🧠 NextGen Policy has compiled important information, resources & tools available to you. It is never too late to be prepared or make a difference in your community, share the link below. ⤵️
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go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Take the time to learn & #KnowYourRights! ✊🧠 NextGen Policy has compiled important information, resources & tools available to you. It is never too late to be prepared or make a difference in your community, share the link below. ⤵️
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
go.nextgenpolicy.org/inJy
Giving Tuesday may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to give back! Support CA's climate future by taking the #ClimateActionCounts promise & be recognized for the simple acts of climate kindness you already do. 🤲🌎
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Giving Tuesday may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to give back! Support CA's climate future by taking the #ClimateActionCounts promise & be recognized for the simple acts of climate kindness you already do. 🤲🌎
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
⭐ Lend your voice to the collective effort for a better CA. bit.ly/4kxudm8
Excellent brief on the potential of apprenticeship expansion in CA! Apprenticeship is one of the few debt-free pathways we have, especially for working-class & first-gen students. Read the policy brief & spread the word! ⤵️
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Excellent brief on the potential of apprenticeship expansion in CA! Apprenticeship is one of the few debt-free pathways we have, especially for working-class & first-gen students. Read the policy brief & spread the word! ⤵️
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Happy #GivingTuesday!🤲❤️ Today the world comes together to celebrate generosity & donate to nonprofit orgs who make a difference. 2025 was a big success for NextGen’s advocacy work thanks to your continued support! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday!🤲❤️ Today the world comes together to celebrate generosity & donate to nonprofit orgs who make a difference. 2025 was a big success for NextGen’s advocacy work thanks to your continued support! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
🎁Donate to NextGen: go.nextgenpolicy.org/fyL7
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With CA’s #RacialEquityFramework now released, the work shifts to state leadership. We call on agencies & departments to move from principles to implementation & embed equity across state policies, programs, & decision-making.
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
➡️ More on the Racial Equity Framework: bit.ly/44IBASJ
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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Ring in the holidays w/ NextGen's What’s Next #newsletter! 📬🆕 We’re wrapping up our Nov to dos & are sharing updates on a few current projects. 👀 Get ready for #GivingTuesday, check out our ED’s leadership award, & hear the latest on our #advocacy work!
☑️ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/QdbZ
☑️ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/QdbZ
What’s Next: Bid November farewell with the NextGen team! 🍂☑️ - NextGen Policy
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November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ring in the holidays w/ NextGen's What’s Next #newsletter! 📬🆕 We’re wrapping up our Nov to dos & are sharing updates on a few current projects. 👀 Get ready for #GivingTuesday, check out our ED’s leadership award, & hear the latest on our #advocacy work!
☑️ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/QdbZ
☑️ Read What’s Next: go.nextgenpolicy.org/QdbZ
NextGen is honored to share that our ED Arnold Sowell Jr. was recognized by California Forward as the 2025 California Steward Leader! 🏆 Congratulations to Arnie & his fellow awardees for their stellar leadership & working to better the lives of all Californians.
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NextGen is honored to share that our ED Arnold Sowell Jr. was recognized by California Forward as the 2025 California Steward Leader! 🏆 Congratulations to Arnie & his fellow awardees for their stellar leadership & working to better the lives of all Californians.
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
➡️Read more: go.nextgenpolicy.org/YS4o
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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sign up! 🏥 ✍️ Open enrollment for #CoveredCA & #MediCal is in full swing! Explore plans & find the right fit for YOU. Get the details & start your enrollment TODAY. @coveredca.bsky.social
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