COE Publishes Imperial County Equity Gaps Report
The San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) has released an Equity Gaps in Priority Jobs and Programs report that focuses on Imperial County. This report was replicated from a similar report released in February 2023 for San Diego County.
Tina Ngo Bartel Receives National Award Recognizing Outstanding LMI Research
Tina Ngo Bartel, director of the San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence, has been honored with a national 2023 Community, Economic, and Workforce Research Award from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the LMI Institute.
New Report: Equity Gaps in Priority Jobs and Programs
While community colleges excel in offering affordable degrees that can lead to high-wage jobs, gaps in equity may prevent students from completing programs or entering promising careers.
Statewide Analysis of Water and Wastewater Occupations Released
In partnership with industry representatives from the Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA), the Orange County and San Diego/Imperial Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research (COE) co-led a 15-month research project that has culminated in the release of a new report, California Workforce Needs in the Water/Wastewater Industry.
COE Teams Up to Offer Equitable Learning Microcredential
In collaboration with the San Diego/Imperial Regional Consortium, the San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) is working to bring more professional development opportunities to the region.
New Report On Childcare Industry Workforce Needs
Since the start of the pandemic, San Diego County has lost nearly 2,000 childcare spots due to providers closing their doors. Childcare centers that remained open were confronted with decreased enrollment and difficulty in recruiting and retaining staff.
New Report: Teacher/Education Occupations in San Diego County
In light of a widely reported regional and statewide teacher shortage, the San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) has released a report examining the labor market for educators employed across a variety of careers in San Diego County.
Take A Look: Sector Rankings And Town Hall Insights Shared In New Reports
To assist regional community colleges with strategic planning and program development, the San Diego/Imperial Center of Excellence has prepared reports for San Diego County and Imperial County that identify and rank 11 industry sectors.
San Diego-Imperial COE Welcomes the Strong Workforce Faculty Institute’s Second Cohort
To foster collaboration while encouraging data-based decision making, the San Diego-Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) celebrated the launch of the Strong Workforce Faculty Institute’s second cohort of participants in March.