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
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Transportation & Logistics Paramedics
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Orange County Healthcare EMTs, Paramedics, and Firefighters
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 South Central Coast Public Service & Safety Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Los Angeles Building & Construction Data Analysts
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Fashion and Fabric Consultants
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Funeral Service Worker Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Priority Jobs and Programs in San Diego County: Understanding Equity Gaps in Workforce and Education
Report September 29, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) Specialists
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Agriculture & Natural Resources AI Enabled Cybersecurity Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies Correctional Officers and Jailers
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Public Service & Safety Public Safety Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Public Service & Safety IT Essentials Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies Semiconductor / IC Manufacturing Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing Camera Operators
Labor Market Assessment September 25, 2026 Bay Area Arts, Media & Design Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
Labor Market Assessment September 24, 2026 Central California Healthcare Social and Human Service Assistants
Labor Market Assessment September 24, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services Dental Assistants
Labor Market Assessment September 23, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Coaches and Scouts
Labor Market Assessment September 23, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services