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NextGen Policy @nextgenpolicy.bsky.social · Nov 14
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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!

✅ Stay up to date with us: go.nextgenpolicy.org/k8RU
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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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!
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Spread the holiday cheer this December! 🎁 💚 Make an impactful contribution through everyday actions & join the #ClimateActionCounts movement for a healthier CA climate.
🌟 Join us: https://go.nextgenpolicy.org/7mvF
California Volunteers. Climate Action Counts. Simple Steps. Collective Impact. This season, give the gift that keeps on giving. climateactioncounts.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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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
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December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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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!

🌟 Join us: go.nextgenpolicy.org/Z23S
California Volunteers. Climate Action Counts. Simple Steps. Collective Impact. This season, give the gift that keeps on giving. climateactioncounts.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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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
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December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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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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67 Groups to CPUC: Cut utility profits. Lower bills. Put families first.
December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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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
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December 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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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...
Photo of Arnold Sowell Jr., Executive Director of NextGen Policy, speaking on the $5.5 million investment in firefighter apprenticeship opportunities for Californians alongside Asm. Isaac Bryan, Chief Royal Ramey, CEO of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, Anthony Pedro, CEO of Future Fire Academy and Brent Parton, President of CareerWise.
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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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
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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
California Volunteers. Climate Action Counts. Simple Steps. Collective Impact. This season, give the gift that keeps on giving. climateactioncounts.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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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. 👷🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🚒
Attendees at the Expanding California's Apprenticeship System: Economic Mobility for All convening break out into a working group lunch to discuss employer engagement, K-16 alignment, and more. Guest panelists speaking at the Expanding California's Apprenticeship System: Economic Mobility for All convening representing Jobs for the Future, CareerWise USA, and CA Department of Education. NextGen’s Executive Director Arnold Sowell Jr. speaking at the Expanding California's Apprenticeship System: Economic Mobility for All convening.
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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! 👏🚒
Photo of Arnold Sowell Jr., Executive Director of NextGen Policy, speaking on the $5.5 million investment in firefighter apprenticeship opportunities for Californians alongside Asm. Isaac Bryan, Chief Royal Ramey, CEO of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, Anthony Pedro, CEO of Future Fire Academy and Brent Parton, President of CareerWise.
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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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
Racial Equity Framework Released! This is a starting point, not the end. We call on state leaders to advance this work and translate the Framework into real, systematic equity. We call on community and allied allied organizations to uplift community priorities and help share the framework across the state. Stay engaged: Follow or Join CREC. Logo of California Racial Equity Coalition
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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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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NextGen Policy Logo. Know Your Rights! Find Helpful resources and Information.
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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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
Climate Action Counts. Simple Steps. Collective Impact. California Volunteers Office of the Governor. Climate Action Counts. climateactioncounts.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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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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Logo of Sacramento K-16 Collaborative. Sacramento K-16 Collaborative. Fall 2025. Vol. 6. Policy Brief. Apprenticeship Landscape. Prepared by Capitol Impact
December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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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
Racial Equity Framework Released! This is a starting point, not the end. We call on state leaders to advance this work and translate the Framework into real, systematic equity. We call on community and allied allied organizations to uplift community priorities and help share the framework across the state. Stay engaged: Follow or Join CREC. Logo of California Racial Equity Coalition
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Sign up for NextGen Policy’s email list to receive exclusive #CALeg insights from our policy team, get helpful resources available, receive bi-monthly newsletters about our work & upcoming events.

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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
What’s Next: Bid November farewell with the NextGen team! 🍂☑️ - NextGen Policy
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November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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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
Photo of NextGen Policy’s Executive Director, Arnold Sowell Jr., receiving the 2025 California Steward Leader Award from California Forward. Photo of Ish Herrera, Executive Director, California Stewardship Network, Arnold Sowell Jr., Executive Director, NextGen Policy, and Kate Gordon, CEO, CA FWD.
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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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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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Sign up for NextGen Policy’s email list to receive exclusive #CALeg insights from our policy team, get helpful resources available, receive bi-monthly newsletters about our work & upcoming events.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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NextGen congratulates CA's 50th Senate President pro Tempore, Senator Monique Limón! 🎉We applaud her historic achievement as the first Latina Senate pro Tem & her career advancing progressive solutions to issues impacting Californians.👏

💡Learn more: sd21.senate.ca.gov/news/2025/no...
NextGen Policy Celebrates Senator Monique Limón, Senate President pro Tempore. NextGen Policy Logo.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM