Centers of Excellence

 

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++

"The information provided in the two Centers of Excellence reports substantiated what many of us believed was a need. But without the hard data, we were not certain of the extent of the need. I have used the statistics in your reports with our local press in their reporting of the need, in or own marketing materials, and in explaining the need to our campus. These statistics will also form the basis of our grant application. I cannot thank you enough for this important work."

Pablo Buckelew
Dean Educational Programs
Santa Barbara City College

Publications

Below are various publications helpful for community colleges and our workforce and economic development stakeholders.

America’s Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs (November, 2007)


California Green Innovation Index 2008 (Inaugural Issue)


Green Careers Resource Guide (December 2007)


Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition


How Should Colleges Assess and Improve Student Learning? Employers’ Views on the Accountability Challenge (January, 2008)


How Many College Graduates does the U.S. Labor Force really need? (February, 2008)


Economic Impact of the 42007 Wildfires


Are They Really Ready to Work? (October, 2006)


Closing the Health Workforce Gap in California (November, 2007)


Inc. 5,000: The Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2007)


Research Brief: Patterns and Trends in the Location Decisions of California Businesses (November, 2007)


The Economic Impacts of CalPERS Investments on the California Economy (September, 2007)