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 January 15, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Security Guards and First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Central California Public Service & Safety Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Animal Trainers
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Administrative and Office Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Accountants and Payroll Clerks
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Small Business Managers and Entrepreneurs
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Accounting Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 15, 2026 Los Angeles Business Operations & Services Sound Technicians
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Computer Support Specialists
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Labor Market Assessment January 14, 2026 Central California Business Operations & Services Office and Administrative Support Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 13, 2026 Central California Information & Communication Technologies Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Labor Market Assessment January 13, 2026 Central California Agriculture & Natural Resources Electrical Power-Related Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Labor Market Assessment January 13, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Energy & Utilities Security Guards & First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Labor Market Assessment January 13, 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Public Service & Safety Unlocking Registered Apprenticeship Growth Potential
Report January 13, 2026 Far North All Occupations Culinary Arts Occupations
Labor Market Assessment January 12, 2026 Central California Hospitality & Tourism Preschool Teachers
Labor Market Assessment January 9, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services Teaching Assistants
Labor Market Assessment January 9, 2026 Central California Education & Social Services Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Labor Market Assessment January 9, 2026 Orange County Transportation & Logistics Air Traffic Controllers
Labor Market Assessment January 9, 2026 Orange County Transportation & Logistics