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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

Agriculture Technicians and Farming Managers
Labor Market Assessment
May 3, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Forensic Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
May 3, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety
2026 Orange County Labor Market Overview
Report
April 30, 2026 Orange County All Occupations
Commercial Photographers
Labor Market Assessment
April 29, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design
Radiologic and X-Ray Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
April 29, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare
Special Needs Childcare Workers
Labor Market Assessment
April 28, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Computer Network Support Specialists and Web Developers
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies
Software and Web Developers
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Building & Construction
Biological and Chemical Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Machinists and CNC Tool Operators and Programmers
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing
Wellness Coaches
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Bay Area Education & Social Services
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Business Operations & Services
General and Operations Managers
Labor Market Assessment
April 23, 2026 Orange County Business Operations & Services
Expanding Apprenticeships in San Diego County: High-Opportunity Occupations
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
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