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 August 25, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare Phlebotomy Occupations
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Bay Area Business Operations & Services Dental Assistants
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare Community and Social Service Specialists
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Central California Healthcare Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
Labor Market Assessment August 24, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment August 21, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Web and Digital Interface Designers
Labor Market Assessment August 21, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design When the Safety Net Snags: Analyzing Gaps in Unemployment Insurance and Identifying Adaptive Strategies Across Los Angeles County
Report August 20, 2026 Los Angeles All Occupations Agricultural Technicians
Labor Market Assessment August 19, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Apprenticeships in San Diego County Dashboard
Data Tool August 18, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Regional Responses: Overcoming Barriers to Apprenticeship Development
Report August 18, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Computer Programmers
Labor Market Assessment August 18, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Architectural Drafters
Labor Market Assessment August 18, 2026 Los Angeles Building & Construction Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Labor Market Assessment August 17, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Heavy Equipment Technicians
Labor Market Assessment August 17, 2026 Bay Area Transportation & Logistics Lookup: CSU and UC Baccalaureate Programs
Data Tool August 14, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Animators and Game Artists
Labor Market Assessment August 14, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design