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 February 23, 2026 Bay Area Arts, Media & Design Wellness Coaching Occupations
Labor Market Assessment February 23, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare Architects and Architectural Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 20, 2026 South Central Coast Building & Construction Data Scientists and Artificial Intelligence
Labor Market Assessment February 20, 2026 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies Finance Occupations
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services Business Management Occupations
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services Agricultural Pest Control Advisers and Operators
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 South Central Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Registered Nurses
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Mechanical and Industrial Technologists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Manufacturing Veterinary Technologists, Technicians, and Assistants
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 South Central Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Labor Market Assessment February 19, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services Accountants
Labor Market Assessment February 18, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Biological, Clinical, and Chemical Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 18, 2026 Los Angeles Biotechnology & Life Sciences Business and General Managers
Labor Market Assessment February 18, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Theater Set Designers
Labor Market Assessment February 18, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Project Managers and Data Analysts
Labor Market Assessment February 18, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Agricultural Power Equipment Occupations
Labor Market Assessment February 17, 2026 South Central Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Insurance Agents and Claims Analysts
Labor Market Assessment February 17, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Supply Chain Managers and Logistical Coordinators
Labor Market Assessment February 17, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Graphic and Commercial Designers
Labor Market Assessment February 17, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design