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 12, 2026 Orange County Public Service & Safety Community Health Workers
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Orange County Healthcare Web Digital and Graphic Interface Designers
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Visual Design Occupations
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 South Central Coast Arts, Media & Design Music Teachers and Instructors
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Orange County Education & Social Services Office and Administrative Support Workers
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Orange County Business Operations & Services Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Orange County Business Operations & Services First Aid/CPR Occupations
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Orange County Healthcare Biological and Laboratory Technicians
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Biotechnology & Life Sciences Documentary Film Producers and Workers
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Theater Technicians
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Patient Intake Specialists
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare Animation Designers and Specialists
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Arts, Media & Design Agricultural Specialists and Technicians
Labor Market Assessment May 12, 2026 Los Angeles Agriculture & Natural Resources Operations Specialties Managers
Labor Market Assessment May 8, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Female Employment and Educational Outcomes
Report May 8, 2026 Los Angeles All Occupations Barbers
Labor Market Assessment May 8, 2026 South Central Coast Hospitality & Tourism Healthcare Support Workers
Labor Market Assessment May 8, 2026 Orange County Healthcare Audio/Video and Sound Technicians
Labor Market Assessment May 7, 2026 Orange County Arts, Media & Design Interaction Design Occupations
Labor Market Assessment May 6, 2026 Bay Area Arts, Media & Design