CaliforniaALL

California's labor market demands an increasing population of competent, educated workers and leaders that reflect the changing demographics of our state.  Diversity in the workforce is good for business and good for our communities. It enhances the confidence and credibility of what is provided for customers, clients, and partners and there is an urgent need for both immediate and long term strategic approaches to provide educational opportunities leading to successful careers in the legal, investment/finance, technology and public arenas.

Traditional approaches to diversity have failed to produce the expected results in our workforce.  A paradigm shift in the approach to the lack of diversity is imperative to ensure that future generations in the State of California are prepared to fill workforce needs and leadership roles from technical to professional positions.

CaliforniaALL was created as a unique and innovative model to meet California's workforce needs--a workforce that is competent, prepared and reflects the demographics of the population it serves.  CaliforniaALL has the leverage to impact the education system through the collaboration of government, business, education and the professions.  Its founding partners and early funders are all committed to the success of California's economic and political future.

CaliforniaALL will:

      *  consult the most knowledgeable experts;

      *  hold fact-finding sessions with major stakeholders;

      *  identify current ongoing programs;

      *  develop approaches for meaningful coordination;

      *  compile conclusions about best practices from both research and results of pilot projects and demonstration programs;

      *  develop matrices and templates that can be implemented by stakeholders and community groups in a variety of settings; and,

      *  establish a culture of partnership and facilitate collaboration among existing projects and programs to incorporate best practices and achieve synergy to increase effectiveness.