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 Centers of Excellence were instrumental in supporting two of our local workforce boards. Their information, presentations, and technical assistance provided much needed quantitative information that I simply would not have been able to provide without them. Lastly their support has opened up new project potential that may lead to large grant. I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of information and the level of professional support that I have received from the Centers of Excellence."

Bruce Winner
Contract Training Coordinator
Los Rios CCD