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Water & Wastewater Occupations

Water and wastewater utilities and agencies across six Bay Area counties employ close to 1,600 workers in seven key occupations. In five years, there may be as many as 670 new and replacement jobs for these positions. More+

Energy Efficiency Workers

In the South Central region, employers are projected to add as many as 2,300 new jobs over the next three years in eight energy efficiency occupations. More+

ICT: Information & Communications Technologies

Employment in computer systems design and related services is estimated to grow nearly 40% and account for almost one-fourth of all new jobs created in California over the next five years. More+

"The Centers of Excellence have the ability to present real-time data in a manner that makes my job easier. I would suggest that any community college professional currently not using the Centers of Excellence are missing an excellent resource for making objective decisions on curriculum development and new programs. "

Ken Eaves, Director
Vocational Education Programs
Barstow College

Community Colleges

Community Colleges Face Many Challenges

Our Mission at Work for You

Our passion is all about the data. Because we partner with business and industry, our regional workforce research is uniquely customized for community colleges to support them in making informed decisions and creating new avenues of resource development.

Our environmental scans and customized reports give community colleges a competitive advantage in:

Creating new and relevant programs and curriculum
Pursuing grants that lead to funding
Understanding workforce skill gaps from an industry perspective
Connecting to business and industry partners

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