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STEM in 20

STEM in 20, a COE research project in collaboration with the Institute for the Future (IFTF), takes an explorative look at innovations affecting workforce trends in the next 20 years, focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM in 20+

Focus on Manufacturing

As part of the STEM in 20 initiative, the COE convened community college and K-12 faculty at the Focus on Manufacturing workshop held on May 10 in San Jose. More+

ICT Model Study

The COE, the Mid-Pacific ICT Center (MPICT), and the CCC ICT Collaborative have released a draft study of California employers' needs for foundational ICT workforce knowledge and skills. The report collects the opinions of 782 California employers to determine what employers want in their ICT workforce. More+

"On your most recent industry scan, I say 'Well Done'! It is informative, and well crafted and I hope that it will spur an expansion of programs to educate more people into our workforce."

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Solar Energy

Providing data-driven information

Solar Industry Study

In 2011, the Centers of Excellence conducted a statewide survey of solar energy firms throughout California. The objectives of this study were to identify the workforce trends and challenges across the solar supply chain - manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, and installation.

Energy Forum and Smart Grid Summit

Statewide

Greater Sacramento Region

Renewable Energy Occupations

In 2009, the San Diego-Imperial Center of Excellence conducted a survey of solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable energy employers in San Diego and Imperial counties. Learn what these employers had to say about the future of renewable energy industries and occupations in the region.

Renewable Energy Occupations (pdf) This 4-page document highlights the key findings from the San Diego-Imperial renewable energy employer survey.

2008 Solar Reports

In 2008, the Centers of Excellence conducted a survey of solar energy firms throughout California.

California

Greater Sacramento area

Bay Region

Southern California

Los Angeles

Contact one of our COE Directors for more information.