Centers of Excellence

What’s New

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+

"I have great appreciation for the Centers of Excellence. I have made over 100 copies of the Industry Scan Report on Construction and the Construction Industry Survey for our local contractors, suppliers, educators, and the community in general. One of the largest suppliers in our area asked for copies for their home office in Monterey. As a result, they donated $20,000 in equipment to our program."

Pablo Buckelew
Dean Educational Programs
Santa Barbara City College

Our Services

Customized Workforce Data to Advance Community Colleges

The Centers of Excellence partner with business and industry to deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development. The scans and reports are also a vital link for workforce professionals and economic developers in helping business and industry succeed in California.


The Centers of Excellence

Inform – through real-time regional and local labor market research and data validated by industry partners

Connect – business and industry with community colleges, and workforce and economic development professionals that are committed to developing an outstanding workforce

Advance – the economic and workforce development mission of California’s community colleges in providing services to employers, workers, and job seekers.


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