Summer
is now in full swing. The summer of 2009 is full of ARRA
discussion, the green economy, and uncertain fiscal times.
In
this issue you will find a variety of workforce and economic reports
related to ARRA and other opportunities. We also have included
recently released environmental scan reports from the Center of
Excellence. In the coming months, we will continue to release reports
related to the green economy and other industry sectors as well.
We
hope you are finding the Center of Excellence bulletin informative
and interesting. Please send me any suggestions or feedback.
Director, Central Region Center of Excellence
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Environmental Scans
Understanding the Green Economy: A Community College
Perspective
In
Understanding the
Green Economy - A Community College Perspective, the COE
approach to studying green industries and occupations is mapped out, creating
a foundation for further study by defining green industries and
occupations, classifying green clusters within traditional
industries, and identifying traditional occupations evolving into
green jobs. Download the report here.
Understanding
the Green Economy Webinar
On
June 29th, the Centers of Excellence hosted a webinar to discuss the
recently released Understanding
the Green Economy report. Did you miss the webinar? You
can download the Power Point or listen to the recorded webinar here.
Dental
Occupations in the Central Valley
Dental
assistants are the fastest growing dental occupation in the Central
Region. New requirements for assistants presents opportunities for
community colleges in the region. Read more...
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New Education Report
The Evidence of Online Education
Online
learning has definite advantages over face-to-face instruction when
it comes to teaching and learning, according to a new meta-analysis
released Friday by the U.S. Department of Education. The
study found that students who took all or part of their instruction
online performed better, on average, than those taking the same
course through face-to-face instruction. Read the article here.
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American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) Sites
Recovery.gov:
This site explains the Act, and shows how, when, and
where the money is spent, and provides data on the Act's progress.
U.S. Department of Labor:
This site provides information about DOL programs funded by the
Recovery Act.
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About the Center of Excellence
The
Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry,
deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision
making and resource development.
The
Central Region Center of Excellence is one of ten statewide Economic
and Workforce Development Initiatives funded by the California
Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to assist community colleges
in responding to emerging workforce needs. Through the collection of
primary and secondary research, GIS analysis, and industry validation
interviews, the COE compile industry profiles with occupational
trends, training, and skill requirements, and recommendations on how
regional community colleges can respond.
Regional
scan reports are disseminated via this bulletin. Access environmental
scan reports here.
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Michelle Marquez
Central Region Center of Excellence
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