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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.

Solar Industry

In the Greater Sacramento region, solar industry employers expect to add more than 200 jobs over the next 12 months and about 950 jobs over the next three years. More+

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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Regional Health Occupations Resource Center (RHORC)
Hartnell College

Game Development Study

Providing data-driven information

In 2008, the Centers of Excellence, in partnership with the Multimedia & Entertainment Initiative (MEI), studied the workforce needs of emerging non-entertainment sectors within the larger game industry for California Community Colleges.

New! Game Development Webinar
Find out what employers and faculty leaders had to say about the future of the game industry. Hosted by the Multimedia and Entertainment Initiative and the Centers of Excellence, this webinar was held on Friday, October 10. To learn more about this dynamic industry, view the Emerging Trends in Game Development Webinar presentation.

Reports and Research

Emerging Trends in Game Development (pdf)

This environmental scan targets game firms developing serious games, simulations, casual and mobile games, and virtual worlds.

Based on a survey of game firms in these five emerging sectors throughout California, the non-entertainment game industry currently employs approximately 9,600 workers and is projected to increase employment by as much as 19% or 1,800 jobs during the next 12 months.

Key Findings (pdf)

This document provides a brief overview of the Game Development study and employer survey findings.

Survey of Game Development Programs (pdf)

This is a companion document to the environmental scan, Emerging Trends in Game Development, detailing the programs and courses currently offered or in development at California Community Colleges.

Video and Computer Game Industry (pdf)

In this environmental scan, the results of a 2006 survey of video and computer game companies revealed a need for 2,500 to 4,500 workers.

Continue the Conversation
Send an email to gamestudy@cccmei.net and:

Join a Game Development listserv to learn of upcoming faculty professional development opportunities.
Request a printed copy of the study, survey, and key findings publications listed above.

Contact the COE for more information on any of these reports or contact the Multimedia & Entertainment Initiative at gamestudy@cccmei.net.