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 February 10, 2026 Bay Area Healthcare Broadcast Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 10, 2026 Bay Area Arts, Media & Design Biological Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 10, 2026 Bay Area Biotechnology & Life Sciences Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Labor Market Assessment February 10, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety Medical Equipment Preparers
Labor Market Assessment February 10, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants
Labor Market Assessment February 10, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Healthcare Childhood Education Employment: Mapping Career Opportunities in the Bay Region and California
Report February 10, 2026 Bay Area Education & Social Services Tax Preparers and Financial Clerks
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 South Central Coast Business Operations & Services Bakers, Chefs, and Head Cooks
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 South Central Coast Hospitality & Tourism Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Vocational Nurses
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare Set Designers and Carpenters
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Information & Communication Technologies Veterinary Assistants and Animal Caretakers
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Biotechnology & Life Sciences Biological and Chemical Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Biotechnology & Life Sciences Certified Pilates Instructors
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Education & Social Services Special Education Teachers and Assistants
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 Los Angeles Education & Social Services Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Labor Market Assessment February 9, 2026 South Central Coast Manufacturing Logisticians and Project Management Specialists
Labor Market Assessment February 5, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Database and Network Administrators and Architects
Labor Market Assessment February 5, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment February 4, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources