Far North COE Presents Statewide Entry-level Firefighting Careers Report
During a statewide virtual convening in April, the Far North Center of Excellence (COE) Director Sara Philips presented key findings from a newly released statewide report, “Entry-level Firefighting Careers in California: A Labor Market Analysis.”
COE Releases Supplemental Report for North/Far North Planning Process
To assist with the alignment of community college programs with workforce needs in the region, the North (Greater Sacramento) Center of Excellence (COE) has prepared an accompaniment report as part of the North/Far North Strong Workforce Program Strategic Plan.
Regional Analysis Released to Supplement North/Far North Planning Process
The Far North Center of Excellence (COE), in partnership with the North (Greater Sacramento) COE, has provided an accompaniment report to the North/Far North Strong Workforce Program Strategic Plan.
Construction Sector Resources Available for Far North Region
Two new resources on California’s construction workforce are available online for the Far North region. The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) was part of a team that released a labor market study that included a survey of construction sector employers and stakeholders.
Headline: New Study On Construction Worker Hiring Needs In Four Regions Of California
The Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research have published a study examining employer hiring needs for construction workers in four regions of California—the Far North, Bay, Central Valley/Mother Lode, and South Central Coast.
Economic Update for the North/Far North region
Economic analysis by the North/Far North Centers of Excellence shows the region, like much of the nation, is experiencing historically low unemployment. Despite concerns about a recession, regional data does not yet show signs of a cooling labor market or layoffs.
Far North COE Participates in Restorative Justice Summit
The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) presented an overview of regional workforce trends, including a summary of the subregion’s largest industries and fastest growing occupations, at the North/Far North Regional Restorative Justice Summit in April.
New Reports Highlight Workforce Needs In The Far North’s Forest Sector
In light of a recent report on the forest sector released by the North State Planning and Development Collective’s Center for Economic Development this spring, the Far North Center of Excellence (COE) has prepared several program endorsement reports analyzing forest sector employment to assist community college planning in the region.
Far North COE Finding Prompts Exploration Into Expanded RN Program Delivery
Stemming from conversations last June on how to more effectively serve students and support the regional economy, the Far North Center of Excellence (COE) has been participating in a partnership with Lassen Community College as the college works with area four-year universities to offer a program that would allow Lassen students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing.