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 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