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 September 1, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Computer Programming Occupations
Labor Market Assessment September 1, 2026 Orange County Information & Communication Technologies Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Labor Market Assessment September 1, 2026 Orange County Public Service & Safety Apprenticeship Landscape in San Diego & Imperial
Data Tool August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Forest and Conservation Workers
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Transportation & Logistics Air Traffic Controllers
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Transportation & Logistics Dispatchers
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Business Operations & Services Commercial Pilots
Data Tool August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Transportation & Logistics Dancers
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Hospitality & Tourism Journalism Occupations
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Arts, Media & Design Infrastructure Construction Trades Occupations
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Building & Construction Water and Wastewater Technology Occupations
Labor Market Assessment August 31, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Energy & Utilities Working Lands & Water Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Life Sciences Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Biotechnology & Life Sciences High-Tech Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies Clean Economy Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Building & Construction Aerospace & Defense Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Manufacturing South Central Coast Priority Sector Snapshot
Key Findings August 31, 2026 South Central Coast All Occupations Working Lands & Water Sector Profile
Report August 31, 2026 South Central Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources