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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

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Labor Market Assessment
April 10, 2026 Central California Transportation & Logistics
Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
April 10, 2026 Central California Manufacturing
Farm and Ranch Managers
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Agriculture & Natural Resources
Dental Hygienists and Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare
Disc Jockeys and Radio Broadcasters
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design
Insurance Agents and Appraisers
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services
Brewer's Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Hospitality & Tourism
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity & Light Truck Drivers
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Transportation & Logistics
Early Childhood Educators
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Education & Social Services
Infant Childcare Workers
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Education & Social Services
Automotive Technicians and Mechanics
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Transportation & Logistics
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Analysts
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Public Service & Safety
Photographers
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design
Athletic Coaches and Referees
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Education & Social Services
Firefighters
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Public Service & Safety
Health Professionals
Labor Market Assessment
April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Labor Market Assessment
April 8, 2026 Central California Healthcare
Preschool Teachers
Labor Market Assessment
April 8, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare
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