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RECENT COE NEWS

Apprenticeship Report and Upcoming Regional Event

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.

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.

New Report Examines Workforce Needs in L.A. County’s Homeless Services Sector

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.

LATEST REPORTS

Computer Systems Analysts & Computer Network Support Specialists
Labor Market Assessment
October 24, 2025 Inland Empire/Desert Information & Communication Technologies
Law Enforcement Workers
Labor Market Assessment
October 21, 2025 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety
Human Resources Managers, Specialists and Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Business Operations & Services
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Healthcare
Firefighters, Prevention Workers, Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Law Enforcement Officers
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Security Workers, Protective Service Workers and Security Guards
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Correctional Officers, Police, Detectives, Jailers, Criminal Investigators and Patrol Officers
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Photographers
Labor Market Assessment
October 17, 2025 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies
Agricultural Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 16, 2025 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
October 15, 2025 South Central Coast Healthcare
Refrigeration Service Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Building & Construction
Precision Irrigation Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Agriculture & Natural Resources
Office and Administrative Support Workers
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Business Operations & Services
Music Entrepreneurs
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Arts, Media & Design
Modern Making and Makerspace Skills
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Manufacturing
Commercial and Industrial Product Designers
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Manufacturing
Emergency Medical Service Workers
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Healthcare
Clinical Research Coordinators
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Far North Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
October 13, 2025 Los Angeles Healthcare
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