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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Far North COE Spotlights Promising “Focus” Occupations

A new highlight report by the Far North Center of Excellence identifies significant analytical insights from its seven district profiles released in late 2025. The highlight report examines “focus” occupations…

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April 10, 2026 View Post

Far North Noteworthy Projects from 2025

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) released several reports in 2025, providing insights into workforce trends, career opportunities, and community college program alignment in the subregion. The Top Occupations…

Region: Far North

January 7, 2026 View Post

Far North COE Spotlights Promising “Focus” Occupations

Categories: Sector Profiles, Report Release

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Far North Noteworthy Projects from 2025

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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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