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Solar Industry & Occupations

According to a recent employer survey, California's solar industry, currently accounting for close to 50,000 workers, is expected to increase by as many as 18,000 jobs by 2015. More+

Water & Wastewater Occupations

In Southern California, water and wastewater industries are projected to account for as many as 4,400 job opportunities for water and wastewater operators, mechanics, electricians and maintenance technicians over the next three years. More+

Access the archived Water & Wastewater webinar to learn more about the findings of this study and hear the discussion among a panel of experts from industry and education.

Agriculture Value Chain

Based on research of California employers, the estimated combined growth of occupations in the agriculture value chain in the next five years could exceed 180,000 jobs. Read the Research Brief or the Environmental Scan.

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Marshall Gartenlaub, Ph.D.
Statewide Director, CACT
Economic & Workforce Development

Environmental Scans

Objective Data for Informed Decision Making

The Centers of Excellence environmental scans focus on areas that have demonstrated labor market needs that warrant an organized community college response. The studies of an industry or occupation provide detailed information on how colleges are currently responding, as well as information on workforce and occupational needs which have been validated by employers or industry associations.

Click here for our scan library.