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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

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
June 12, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Hospitality & Tourism
Library Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
June 11, 2026 Orange County Education & Social Services
Conservation Scientists and Foresters
Labor Market Assessment
June 11, 2026 Bay Area Agriculture & Natural Resources
Fire Technology Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
June 11, 2026 Bay Area Agriculture & Natural Resources
Applied Physical Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
June 11, 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing
Tax Preparers
Labor Market Assessment
June 10, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services
Automotive Mechanics and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
June 10, 2026 South Central Coast Transportation & Logistics
Medical Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
June 10, 2026 South Central Coast Healthcare
Natural Resources and Conservation Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
June 9, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Agriculture & Natural Resources
Music Business Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
June 9, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Arts, Media & Design
Tutors, Teachers and Instructors
Labor Market Assessment
June 8, 2026 Orange County Education & Social Services
Ventura County Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
Santa Clarita Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
Santa Barbara Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
San Luis Obispo County Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Labor Market Assessment
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design
Antelope Valley Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Profile Dashboard
Data Tool
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations
Social and Human Service Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
June 5, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services
Fashion Designers
Labor Market Assessment
June 4, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design
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