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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.

"Just a note to express my sincere thanks for the Central Valley Health Report. You clearly articulated the need for collaboration and I believe everyone was quite impressed with the report. I greatly appreciate your efforts and look forward to our ongoing working relationship."

Valerie Fisher RN, MA
Regional Health Occupations Resource Center (RHORC)
Hartnell College

California's Green Economy

Industry and Workforce Studies

Since 2008, the Centers of Excellence have coordinated on several studies to assess the workforce needs of emerging and evolving green industries and occupations.

Presentations

Workforce Trends & Needs in Green Sectors (pdf) - October 2011

Presented at the CCCAOE Fall 2011 Conference, this presentation incorporates data from solar and water studies. Also explored were results of a year-long examination of "green jobs" conducted in partnership with the EDD's Labor Market Information Division (LMID), which focused on identifying the impact of "green" in creating new tasks, skills, and knowledge areas for today's workforce.

Reports and Research

Understanding the Green Economy: A Community College Perspective (pdf) - June 2009

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 Green Framework files
As detailed in the Understanding the Green Economy - A Community College Perspective, the COE definition of green is translated into industry, occupational and community college program crosswalks. Download the Green Framework tables in Excel format for your own research projects.

Green Industry Framework (xls) - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Green Occupational Framework (xls) - Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
Green Program Crosswalk (xls) - Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) and Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).

Understanding the Green Economy Webinar
During the one-hour session, COE directors presented the framework of the Understanding the Green Economy - A Community College Perspective. Access the recorded session (includes audio) or view the slideshow presentation (pdf).

Green Industries & Jobs in California (pdf) - February 2009

The Green Industries & Jobs report previews the COE approach to identifying green industries and occupations, and includes, where possible, preliminary data and information, and related existing community college training programs.

A summary of the Green Industries & Jobs report, the Research Briefing (pdf) is also available.

The Understanding Green Jobs (pdf) presentation, given at the joint CCCEWD and CALED annual conference in April 2009, outlines the COE's Green Economy study and partnership activities with the California Employment Development Department's Labor Market Information Division (LMID) as well as highlighting the study's next phases and related work on green jobs.

Central Valley Green Economy Workforce Study (pdf) - December 2008

This environmental scan examines how a greener economy will impact the Central Valley regional economy, identifies those industries likely to be affected, and summarizes changes in workforce demand and training needs.

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.

Key Findings: Central Valley Green Economy Study (pdf) This document provides a brief overview of the Green Economy Workforce study and employer survey findings.

Developing a Workforce for the Green Economy Webinar
On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the Centers of Excellence hosted a webinar focusing on the Green Economy Workforce in the Central Valley. View the presentation (pdf).

Continue the Conversation

  • Browse the Energy Efficiency page for updates about this ongoing study.
  • Download the statewide and regional Solar Study documents released in 2008 by the COE.
  • View our entire inventory of reports, including regional studies of green building and water efficiency.
  • Sign up for our bi-monthly COE e-Newsletter.
  • Contact the COE for more information on any of these reports.

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