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Occupational and Physical Therapy Jobs

Employment in Occupational Therapist Aides and Assistants and Physical Therapist Aides and Assistants occupations is expected to grow much faster than average; almost 200 new and replacement jobs are projected through 2012 in the South Central Region. More++

Green Economy

Based on a 2008 survey of Central Valley businesses in energy, building and design services, engineering and environmental services, as well as government and public administration, over 79% of employers indicated that the green economy will be important in focusing their future products and services. More++

HVAC Occupations

California’s long-term energy goals call for transforming heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) to ensure optimal energy performance for the state’s climate. By 2014, over 20,000 people will be employed in these occupations in Los Angeles County. More++

"The data supplied by the Center of Excellence was instrumental in the determination of the direction of Cerro Coso College."

Valerie Karnes, Dean
Cerro Coso College

Pressroom

Our pressroom is designed to keep you up-to-date with our latest scans, surveys and data projects and initiatives.

Media Kit


Articles

August 7 , 2008 - San Jose Mercury News
Classes on nuts, volts of solar trade filling up

May 16, 2008 - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal
Solar industry's rapid growth leaves shortage in work force

May 10, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle
Solar industry needs workers


May 10, 2008 - KCBS (AM 740)
Listen to the San Francisco Bay Region's Director, John Carrese, interviewed on the solar industry study by KCBS radio.


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