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.
A Sincere Thank You To LA COE’s Juan Madrigal
The Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE) would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank Assistant Director Juan Madrigal, who has served our team for over 10 years, for his dedication and expertise as he moves forward to the next stage of his career.
LA COE Contributes to Study on New, Emerging Sector: The Ocean Economy
The Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE) recently collaborated on a pioneering study examining the ocean economy and how it fuels Los Angeles County’s overall economic activity.
LA COE Hosts LMI 101 Sessions For Stakeholders In LA County
This spring, Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE) Director Luke Meyer and Assistant Director Juan Madrigal presented findings examining the region’s in-demand and high-paying occupations to faculty, administrators, and community leaders from El Camino College, West Los Angeles College, and Bonita Unified School District.
Open Positions at Health Care Companies Dominate 2022 Job Postings
An analysis conducted by the Los Angeles County Center of Excellence (COE) shows that health care companies have a much greater concentration of job postings in 2022 than any other sector in the county.
Job Postings in Health, Business, and Retail Take the Lead in LA County
The Los Angeles County Center of Excellence (COE) recently conducted an analysis of top occupations in job postings to identify the most current trends in the 2022 labor market.
LA County Unemployment Dips Below 9%
Los Angeles County’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.9% in November, continuing a downward trend over the year as the economy steadily recovered jobs lost during the pandemic.
LA COE Releases Final Installment Of Sector Profile Project
The Los Angeles Center of Excellence has released 11 sector profiles highlighting well-paid, in-demand jobs in Los Angeles County. These sector profiles are intended to help regional community colleges align programs with promising occupations.