Our Research

The latest Central Valley/Mother Lode Center of Excellence (CVML COE) research highlights regional apprenticeship information. The Central Valley/Mother Lode Region Apprenticeship Report provides a comprehensive look at apprenticeship programs across the region. The report identifies thriving programs, opportunities for expansion, and insights to help colleges and industry partners strengthen local workforce pipelines.

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.

The Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research, in partnership with the Center for Supportive Housing, has released a new report titled Workforce Needs Assessment: The Homeless Service Sector in Los Angeles County. The report provides an in-depth analysis of workforce supply and demand in the region’s homeless services sector, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities for workforce development.