Far North

News Update Archive

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Social Sciences Education to Career Opportunities

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) recently completed a job posting analysis to help Shasta College better understand how student learning outcomes (SLOs) align with occupations.

New Report Highlights Automation Risks in the Far North Workforce

How will automation shape the future of work in the Far North? A new report from the Center of Excellence (COE), Automation Risk in the Labor Market: A Workforce Analysis of the Far North Subregion, explores this critical question.

Butte College Secures NSF Grant with COE Support

Congratulations to Butte College for securing a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant! This exciting new award will create educational pathways that boost Northern California’s rural workforce. The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) was pleased to have provided labor market data to support the college’s successful grant application.

Far North COE Highlights LMI at Inaugural North Far North Career Compass Summit

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) delivered a presentation to K-14 CTE administrators, counselors, and faculty at the North/Far North Career Compass Summit, providing an insightful overview of the subregion’s labor market.

Project Release: Far North Labor Market Analysis by Sector

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE), in partnership with the North (Greater Sacramento) COE, recently published 10 sector profiles that analyze labor market demand and community college program offerings in the Far North subregion.

Offshore Wind Jobs Analysis Conducted by Far North COE

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE) is assisting postsecondary institutions in the region by examining labor market opportunities that may result from offshore wind development in connection with the revitalization of the Port of Humboldt Bay.

Far North COE Presents Statewide Entry-level Firefighting Careers Report

During a statewide virtual convening in April, the Far North Center of Excellence (COE) Director Sara Philips presented key findings from a newly released statewide report, “Entry-level Firefighting Careers in California: A Labor Market Analysis.”

COE Releases Supplemental Report for North/Far North Planning Process

To assist with the alignment of community college programs with workforce needs in the region, the North (Greater Sacramento) Center of Excellence (COE) has prepared an accompaniment report as part of the North/Far North Strong Workforce Program Strategic Plan.

Regional Analysis Released to Supplement North/Far North Planning Process

The Far North Center of Excellence (COE), in partnership with the North (Greater Sacramento) COE, has provided an accompaniment report to the North/Far North Strong Workforce Program Strategic Plan.