What’s New

STEM in 20

STEM in 20, a COE research project in collaboration with the Institute for the Future (IFTF), takes an explorative look at innovations affecting workforce trends in the next 20 years, focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM in 20+

Focus on Manufacturing

As part of the STEM in 20 initiative, the COE convened community college and K-12 faculty at the Focus on Manufacturing workshop held on May 10 in San Jose. More+

ICT Model Study

The COE, the Mid-Pacific ICT Center (MPICT), and the CCC ICT Collaborative have released a draft study of California employers' needs for foundational ICT workforce knowledge and skills. The report collects the opinions of 782 California employers to determine what employers want in their ICT workforce. More+

"The environmental scans are an invaluable tool to us and we appreciate that you are still able to do this incredible work...we are very thankful for what you do."

Marcy Drummond, Vice President
LA Trade-Technical College

Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy

an Economic and Workforce Development program initiative

The California Community College's Chancellor's Office Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy campaign focuses on determining labor market needs as a basis for regional capacity planning and sector priorities.

Industry Sector Profiles

To support the work of the Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy campaign, the Centers of Excellence developed profiles on priority sectors in California. The sectors were chosen for their relevance to the state's economy and also for the opportunity they present for advancing a qualified workforce to serve local communities.

Energy & Utilities New!	Small Business Export
Agriculture	Retail New!
Healthcare New!	Advanced Manufacturing
Biotechnology New!	Hospitality & Tourism New!
Advanced Transportation New!	Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) New!

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