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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

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
Interpreters, Translators, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services
Law Enforcement Workers
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety
Computer Network Architects, Administrators, and Support Specialists
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies
Sector Profile: Life Sciences/Biotech
Report
April 7, 2026 Bay Area Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Carpenters and Electricians
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 Bay Area Building & Construction
Preschool Teachers and Childcare Workers
Labor Market Assessment
April 7, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services
Special Education Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
April 3, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Social and Human Services Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Education & Social Services
Tax Examiners and Collectors
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Business Operations & Services
Tax Preparers
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Business Operations & Services
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Agriculture & Natural Resources
Floral Designers
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Hospitality & Tourism
Fine Artists
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Arts, Media & Design
Teaching Assistants and Paraeducators
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Teaching Assistants and Associate Teachers
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Teaching Assistants and Child Development
Labor Market Assessment
April 2, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers
Labor Market Assessment
April 1, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies
Commercial Music Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
April 1, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies
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