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 October 6, 2026 Central California Healthcare Graphic Designers
Labor Market Assessment October 6, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Information & Communication Technologies Certified Wellness Coaches
Labor Market Assessment October 6, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services Public Safety Telecomunicators
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety Firefighters and Fire Inspectors
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Hospitality & Tourism Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services Tax Preparers, Bookkeepers, and Accountants
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Agriculture Business, Sales, and Service Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 5, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Environmental Technician Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Agriculture & Natural Resources Firefighters
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Public Service & Safety Biotechnology Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Biotechnology & Life Sciences Computer Electronics Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Information & Communication Technologies Athletic Coaches
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 Orange County Hospitality & Tourism Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Labor Market Assessment October 2, 2026 Orange County Hospitality & Tourism Firefighting and Prevention Service Occupations
Labor Market Assessment October 1, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Transportation & Logistics Paramedics
Labor Market Assessment September 29, 2026 Orange County Healthcare