New Apprenticeship Report and Upcoming Regional Webinar
In response to growing interest in expanding apprenticeship opportunities, the South Central Coast Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (SCC COE) conducted an in-depth review of apprenticeship data sources and program activity across the SCC Region and its four counties. The SCC COE will present these findings at a regional webinar on Friday, September 12 at 11 AM via Zoom.
Introducing Janneth Najera, New South Central Coast Center of Excellence Research Manager
The South Central Coast Center of Excellence (COE) is excited to announce that its team has expanded! Janneth Najera joined the SCC COE as a Research Manager and brings more than ten years of quantitative and qualitative research to the team. We sat down with Janneth to get to know her a bit and learn her thoughts about her new role.
High Cost of Living and Top Jobs in SCC Region
At the South Central Coast Region’s Vision 2030 Regional Workshop in Santa Barbara, the South Central Coast Center of Excellence (SCC COE) presented data on the high cost of living in the region.
Strategies to Close Equity Gaps
As a follow-up to the South Central Coast Top Jobs and Equity Assessment report released in March 2025, the South Central Coast Center of Excellence (SCC COE) released a companion report, Strategies to Close Equity Gaps in the South Central Coast Region.
South Central Coast COE Releases Report on Top Jobs
The South Central Coast Center of Excellence (SCC COE) has released its Top Jobs and Equity Assessment report. This report identifies 37 Top Jobs in the SCC Region and examines the demographic disparities among workers in these jobs, as well as students in vocational programs designed to prepare them for these roles.
Introducing Ashley Kernan, New South Central Coast Center of Excellence Research Manager
The South Central Coast Center of Excellence (COE) is excited to announce that its team has expanded! Ashley Kernan joined the SCC COE as a Research Manager and brings more than six years of quantitative and qualitative research to the team. We sat down with Ashley to get to know her a bit and learn her thoughts about her new role.
Introducing Jacob Poore, New Regional COE Director for South Central Coast
College of the Canyons and the statewide COE team are thrilled to announce that Jacob Poore has been hired as the new regional COE director for the South Central Coast! Jacob is excited to join the South Central Coast region and support regional career education and workforce development efforts.
South Central Coast COE is Hiring a New Regional Director
The South Central Coast Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in labor market research and providing essential insights to regional community colleges.
Santa Clarita CCD Named New Home of SCC COE
Santa Clarita Community College District has been selected as the new host for the South Central Coast Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (SCC COE).