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 April 21, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Photographers
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Graphic Artists and Designers
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Machinists and Machine Operators
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Manufacturing Computer Networking Occupations
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies Entertainment and Recreation Managers & Agents and Business Managers
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Business Operations & Services Computer Numerical Control Machinists
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Manufacturing Arborists
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Far North Agriculture & Natural Resources Architectural and Civil Drafters and Engineering Technicians
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Building & Construction Web and Digital Interface Designers
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies General & Operations Managers and Administrative Services & Facilities Managers
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Bay Area Business Operations & Services Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Skills
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Manufacturing Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare Business Information Technology Professionals
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Business Operations & Services Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Occupations
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Information & Communication Technologies 3D Technical Directors
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Greater Sacramento Arts, Media & Design Central Valley/Mother Lode Subregional North Report
Report April 16, 2026 Central California All Occupations Central Valley/Mother Lode Subregional South Report
Report April 16, 2026 Central California All Occupations Business Administration Occupations
Labor Market Assessment April 15, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services Government Accounting Specialists
Labor Market Assessment April 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services