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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

Statistical Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Information & Communication Technologies
Survey and Mapping Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Information & Communication Technologies
Public Safety Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Public Service & Safety
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Transportation & Logistics
Marketing Managers and Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Business Operations & Services
Public Safety Management Occupations
Labor Market Assessment
November 1, 2025 Orange County Public Service & Safety
Barbers
Labor Market Assessment
October 30, 2025 Bay Area Business Operations & Services
Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 30, 2025 Central California Manufacturing
Computer Systems Analysts & Computer Network Support Specialists
Labor Market Assessment
October 24, 2025 Inland Empire/Desert Information & Communication Technologies
Law Enforcement Workers
Labor Market Assessment
October 21, 2025 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety
Human Resources Managers, Specialists and Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Business Operations & Services
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Healthcare
Firefighters, Prevention Workers, Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Law Enforcement Officers
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Security Workers, Protective Service Workers and Security Guards
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Correctional Officers, Police, Detectives, Jailers, Criminal Investigators and Patrol Officers
Labor Market Assessment
October 20, 2025 Central California Public Service & Safety
Photographers
Labor Market Assessment
October 17, 2025 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies
Agricultural Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 16, 2025 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Labor Market Assessment
October 15, 2025 South Central Coast Healthcare
Refrigeration Service Technicians
Labor Market Assessment
October 14, 2025 Greater Sacramento Building & Construction
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