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Business Roundtable Issues Statement in Response to Governor's Executive Order on Career Pathways

SACRAMENTO— Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable, issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order regarding career pathways, bringing together the business, labor, and education communities to improve workforce opportunities for California students:

"One of the most important generational issues for our society is adapting education to meet the needs of the future workforce. We need innovation in education pathways to match the innovation in California’s economy. Yesterday's announcement by Governor Newsom is welcome news for our students and businesses investing in growing jobs and hiring right here in our communities. It also underscores the need to pass a school facilities bond that will provide schools with the tools they need to help educate students using the most up-to-date technology and resources.

"As we continue to build towards the future, we ask the governor and Legislature to also require financial literacy curriculum in our schools, which is a key tool in the path toward equity by helping all students build a strong foundation to make informed and educated decisions about their financial future. We look forward to working with Governor Newsom, Legislature, education, and business community on today’s announcement and additional ways to help build the qualified workforce of today and for generations to come."

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