What’s New

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++

"I attended the Inland Empire Carpentry Breakfast & Industry Panel. The quality and information presented was excellent. The Centers of Excellence did an outstanding job of leading the discussion and I received a wealth of information that will assist our organization in planning programs and preparing students."

Carole Klopschinski
Director of Instruction
Baldy View ROP

"I attended the regional industry panel event hoping to obtain useful information about the Medical Device Industry in the Inland Empire and make contact with industry reps and other interested entities. My expectations were surpassed. The info presented about the Medical Device Industry, both locally and statewide was very beneficial. I can now link with other event attendees for developing, planning, and partnering opportunities."

Wally Aguilar
CA Employment Training Panel

Partnership Events

Partnerships That Ensure Data Reliability

Engaging business and industry, along with workforce investment boards and professionals, and economic development agencies, is a unique aspect of our scans and reports. We host special events to connect community colleges with these important stakeholders to ensure the highest quality data is available to inform community colleges on curriculum development and new programs.

Check out our partnership events below, or contact one of our COE Directors for more information on how you can participate.

Emerging Trends in Game Development Webinar

Find out what employers had to say about the future of the game industry and their workforce needs and challenges. 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 or access related publications on the topic at www.coeccc.net/games.

Solar Industry & Workforce Webinar

In 2008, the Centers of Excellence conducted a survey of solar and solar-related businesses throughout California. Held on consecutive Fridays, May 30 and June 6, the Solar Industry & Workforce webinars discussed what employers had to say about the future of the solar industry and workforce.

Each webinar included a presentation of the study's findings as well as conversations with representatives from industry and the community colleges. Access the webinar presentation and related reports on the Solar Industry Study to learn more.

Inland Empire Allied Health Report

On May 8th, Kevin Fleming, Director of the Desert Region Center of Excellence was the keynote speaker at a Regional Conference entitled, "Connecting the Dots." Kevin presented the latest findings on regional needs for allied health professionals. The target audience for this conference was high school, ROP and community college allied health faculty. Click here for a flyer.