RECENT COE NEWS
Guiding K12 Partners on Strong Workforce Program Priorities
Last month, the San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) presented to K12 partners on the regional priorities and challenges that should guide responses to the K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Request for Applications (RFA).
August 2025 LMID Jobs Report
The latest employment data from the California Labor Market Information Division (LMID) shows that the region added 6,400 nonfarm jobs between July and August 2025—a 0.4% increase in employment. This growth is slightly lower than the average August gain of 0.5% seen over the past four years. Over the month, nine sectors added jobs, five sectors lost jobs, and five sectors saw no change in job counts.
Bay Region Releases New Interactive Dashboards
The Bay Region Center of Excellence (COE) has unveiled two new interactive dashboards, each paired with an in-depth report, to strengthen regional workforce and education planning.
LATEST REPORTS
Report January 27, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Human Resources Managers, Specialists, & Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 26, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Business Operations & Services Physical Therapist Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 25, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Advertising Sales Agents (Influencer Marketing)
Labor Market Assessment January 23, 2026 Bay Area Marketing & Finance Sector Profile: Energy, Construction & Utilities
Report January 23, 2026 Bay Area Building & Construction Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Labor Market Assessment January 21, 2026 Central California Energy & Utilities Perkins V Local Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Report January 20, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Law Enforcement Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 20, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment January 16, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Agricultural Technicians, Inspectors, and Mechanics
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Security Guards and First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Animal Trainers
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Administrative and Office Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Accountants and Payroll Clerks
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Small Business Managers and Entrepreneurs
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Accounting Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Sound Technicians
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Computer Support Specialists
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Office and Administrative Support Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 13, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies