Discover the Book of Green Jobs: A Guide to Middle-Skill Climate-Ready Careers
The Los Angeles Center of Excellence (LA COE) is proud to announce the release of its latest study, The Book of Green Jobs: A Guide to Middle-Skill Climate-Ready Jobs in Los Angeles County.
Explore the Latest Insights on Los Angeles's Labor Market Subregions
We’re pleased to announce the release of the Los Angeles Center of Excellence (LA COE) Subregional Profiles and a comprehensive Regional Summary Report, now available for viewing. This extensive analysis provides in-depth insights into the labor market conditions across Los Angeles County’s six subregions, offering data on industry trends, workforce needs, and economic projections tailored to support community college planning and regional workforce development.
Exciting Leadership Update at the Los Angeles Center of Excellence
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Christopher Chen as the new Assistant Director of the Los Angeles Center of Excellence. With over 18 years of experience in research, consulting, and leadership, Christopher has been an invaluable member of our team as a research and data analyst for the past year. His expertise in innovation, talent management, the future of work, and DEI will be key to advancing the Center’s mission.
LA Employment and Career Opportunity Areas Shared at Cerritos Event
The Los Angeles COE was recently invited to present research findings regarding employment concentration, in-demand jobs, and recession-stable areas of the labor market at an Annual Advisory Committee Breakfast hosted by Cerritos College.
LA COE Presents Insights Into the Future of the State's Labor Market
Where is the California labor market headed over the next decade? That was the topic on hand at the 2023 Career Technical Education Fall Conference in Rancho Mirage where Los Angeles Center of Excellence Director Luke Meyer recently served as a keynote speaker.
LA COE Presents Green Jobs Findings at Climate Conference
Emerging careers in response to climate change have been garnering attention as business leaders and policy makers look toward an evolving blue and green economy.
Meet Christopher Chen, LA COE's Newest Addition to the Team
The Los Angeles Center of Excellence is pleased to welcome Christopher Chen as a research and data analyst. Christopher brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. His research focus encompasses job and career crafting, talent management, work engagement, human potential, and the future of work.
LA COE's Director Presents at Climate Change Conference
On June 27th, Luke Meyer, director of the Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE), was a featured speaker at an event examining the role of community colleges in building resilience to climate change.
Collaborative Reports Analyzing Los Angeles Regional Economy Now Available
Since 2017, the Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE) has been part of a productive regional collaboration with the Center for a Competitive Workforce (CCW) which spurred the creation of more than 20 deep-dive reports analyzing the varied facets of Los Angeles’ vibrant economy.