Far North

The Far North region is home to seven community colleges spanning 15 counties and encompasses the Northern Inland and Northern Coastal economic subregions.

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Staff Spotlight: An Interview with Anna Hoehenrieder

We are excited to welcome Anna Hoehenrieder as the newest research analyst for the North Far North Center of Excellence (NFN COE). In her role, Anna will support the region…

Region: Far North, Greater Sacramento

September 4, 2025 View Post

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Social Sciences Education to Career Opportunities

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) recently completed a job posting analysis to help Shasta College better understand how student learning outcomes (SLOs) align with occupations. The COE worked…

Region: Far North

June 10, 2025 View Post

Staff Spotlight: An Interview with Anna Hoehenrieder

We are excited to welcome Anna Hoehenrieder as the newest research analyst for the North Far North Center of Excellence (NFN COE). In her role, Anna will support the region with labor market research, help strengthen connections across institutions, and…

Categories: Staff News, Hiring News

Tags: staff biography, new hire

Regions: Far North, Greater Sacramento

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Bridging the Gap: Connecting Social Sciences Education to Career Opportunities

Categories: Workforce news

Tags: job postings, Shasta College, student learning outcomes, middle-skill occupations

Regions: Far North

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Sara Phillips

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Far North 2026 Career & Training Pathways Profiles

This collection of 12 sector profiles maps workforce demand across the Far North subregion. Each profile covers a priority industry sector, drawing on current labor market data to present jobs numbers, job growth projections, top occupations and wages, employer hiring trends, in-demand skills, and related community college training programs. Together, they serve as a practical resource for students exploring careers, workforce professionals advising job seekers, and college administrators aligning programs with regional employer needs.

12 Publications • March 2026

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North Far North Priority Jobs and Programs 2025

A collection of reports on priority jobs and programs, produced in August 2025 by the North Far North COE.

4 Publications • August 2025

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2025 Far North District Profiles

The North Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (NFN COE) has released a series of seven district profiles for the Far North subregion. These profiles provide a detailed analysis of the occupational and program landscape within each district, the Far North subregion, and the broader North Far North region, offering insights into workforce trends, focus occupations, and educational programs.

This series builds on the foundational research established through the Far North COE’s labor market studies and is designed to support informed decision-making by community colleges, workforce development boards, and regional stakeholders. Each district profile highlights local labor market needs, employment projections, and opportunities to align education and training programs with regional demand.

7 Publications • July 2025

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