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The Bay Region Center of Excellence (COE) is excited to announce an upcoming report titled Priority Jobs in the Bay Region: Community College Programs Addressing Workforce Needs and Analyzing Student and Employee Demographics. This comprehensive report highlights key occupations and programs in the Bay Region, along with equity gaps in demographic representation.
The report focuses on the top 50 priority jobs in the Bay Region and equity gaps within these occupations based on age, gender, and race/ethnicity. Priority jobs meet the following criteria: (1) they are middle-skill occupations; (2) they have at least 350 average annual job openings in the Bay Region between 2023 to 2028; (3) their entry level hourly earnings is at or above the median living wage of $26 per hour; and (4) they typically require fewer than five years of work experience.
In addition, the report will explore the Bay Region's community college programs that prepare students for these priority jobs and the equity gaps within these programs based on age, gender, and race/ethnicity. By understanding these equity gaps, community colleges can effectively address disparities through targeted support initiatives and inclusive recruitment strategies. As labor market demand for priority jobs increases over the next five years, the community colleges in the Bay Region will play a critical role in providing employers with a diverse and qualified talent pipeline.
Below is a list of the 50 priority jobs in the Bay Region. Refer to the full report for more details.
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