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 May 3, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Biotechnology & Life Sciences Forensic Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment May 3, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety 2026 Orange County Labor Market Overview
Report April 30, 2026 Orange County All Occupations Commercial Photographers
Labor Market Assessment April 29, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Radiologic and X-Ray Technicians
Labor Market Assessment April 29, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare Special Needs Childcare Workers
Labor Market Assessment April 28, 2026 South Central Coast Education & Social Services Computer Network Support Specialists and Web Developers
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies Software and Web Developers
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Information & Communication Technologies Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Building & Construction Biological and Chemical Technicians
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Biotechnology & Life Sciences Machinists and CNC Tool Operators and Programmers
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing Wellness Coaches
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Bay Area Education & Social Services Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 San Diego/Imperial Business Operations & Services General and Operations Managers
Labor Market Assessment April 23, 2026 Orange County Business Operations & Services Expanding Apprenticeships in San Diego County: High-Opportunity Occupations
Report April 21, 2026 San Diego/Imperial All Occupations Photographers
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Graphic Artists and Designers
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Machinists and Machine Operators
Labor Market Assessment April 20, 2026 South Central Coast Manufacturing Computer Networking Occupations
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 South Central Coast Information & Communication Technologies Entertainment and Recreation Managers & Agents and Business Managers
Labor Market Assessment April 17, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Business Operations & Services