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The California Cradle-to-Career Data System is a statewide longitudinal data system that provides tools to help students reach their goals and delivers information on education and workforce outcomes.
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Pathways to College in California
Californians’ Journeys to Postsecondary Education and Beyond California is a hub for education. With more than 2.1 million college students, the state leads the nation with the highest number of …
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Student Pathways Resource Hub
California is a hub for education. With more than 2.1 million college students, the state leads the nation with the highest number of college-going students. Yet, not all paths to …
About C2C
Connecting Data and Insights to Advance Equitable Futures.
The California Cradle-to-Career Data System
The California Cradle-to-Career Data System connects individuals and organizations with trusted information and resources, providing insights into critical milestones in the pipeline from early care to K–12 to higher education, skills training, and employment. The data system empowers individuals to reach their full potential and fosters evidence-based decision-making to help California build a more equitable future.
Our Values
The beliefs that define how the Office of Cradle-to-Career Data interacts with each other and stakeholders.
Advancing Equity
Equity is our north star: At critical milestones, opportunities, and planning steps, we ask, “how can we design and focus our work to advance equity in small and big ways?”
Transparency
Transparency enables us to build trust with the public and with each other.
Accountability
When we experience success, we collectively acknowledge the result of our work. When we experience setbacks, we collectively solve problems.
Collaboration
Multiple perspectives from each other and the public transform good individual ideas into innovative and creative accomplishments.
Curiosity
When our work gets tough, we get curious.
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Latest News & Blog
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Media CenterGovernor Newsom celebrates four years of connecting education and workforce insights thanks to Cradle-to-Career
C2C Staff | July 25, 2025
California is celebrating the fourth anniversary of the California Cradle-to-Career Data System, which connects datasets from multiple state entities to deliver information on education and workforce outcomes and help students …
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BlogUnderstanding Cradle-to-Career’s Advisory Boards Selection Process
C2C Staff | June 25, 2025
By: C2C Staff We’re thrilled that Californians across the state are eager to help shape the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C)! This year, we received 100 unique applications for 12 …
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Press ReleasesCradle-to-Career Governing Board Votes to Expand Data System in Largest Expansion Plan to Date
C2C Staff | May 14, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the Office of Cradle-to-Career Data Governing Board voted to expand the California Cradle-to-Career Data System. In the largest expansion to date, Cradle-to-Career will now include the …
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