Aiming to narrow the state’s economic divide, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled a blueprint to create more well-paying careers for Californians, especially those who don’t have a college degree.
As more people question the value of higher education, unsure whether the economic payoff is worth rising college costs, Newsom wants to streamline and coordinate state and regional efforts to prepare students and workers for high-demand jobs with more hands-on learning, job-related skills and wider access to affordable education.
“Every Californian deserves the opportunity to build real-life skills and pursue a fulfilling career — including those that don’t require college degrees,” Newsom said in a statement. “California is working to ensure that every person has what they need to get a well-paying, long-lasting job so we can build an economy for the future that supports all families.”
These college majors will lead to jobs that pay off your educational costs most quickly -- and lower-cost California State University and community colleges offer many of them.