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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++

Water Efficiency Technology

A recent survey of plumbing employers in the Greater Sacramento area revealed that nearly half (48%) will add new employees while more than one-third (38%) expect to stay the same size in the next 12 months. More++

Emerging Trends in Game Development

Serious games, simulations, casual and mobile games, and virtual worlds gaming sectors are projected to add 1,800 jobs within the next 12 months. More++

"Thanks so much for your technical assistance - it has helped our Center for Applied Technologies clearly identify the region’s small and medium manufacturing and technology businesses. Some of these businesses have been invaluable contacts for us as we assist local high schools in the development of a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machining program."

Carol Pepper-Kittredge, Director
Center for Applied Competitive Technologies, Sierra College

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Understanding the Workforce Skills Gaps

The public/private partnerships that the Centers of Excellence develop enable them to incorporate the most up to date information employers into their scans and customized reports. These reports focus on areas that have demonstrated labor market needs that warrant an organized community college response. The studies of an industry or occupation provide detailed information on how colleges are currently responding, as well as information on workforce and occupational needs which have been validated by employers or industry associations.

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