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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+

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Renewable Energy Study

Providing data-driven information

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.

Coming soon! The San Diego and Imperial: Renewable Energy Industry environmental scan will be available for download in October, 2009.

Solar Industry Study

In 2008, the Centers of Excellence conducted a survey of solar and solar-related businesses throughout California, with regional perspectives for northern and southern California. Find out what these employers had to say about the future of the solar industry and workforce.