1. What are the Centers of Excellence? The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development.

2. Ten Regional Centers of Excellence San Francisco Greater Silicon Valley Los Angeles Orange Inland Empire San Diego & Imperial Central Valley South Central Greater Sacramento

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7. Industry Study Objectives –Provide an overview of the industry –Examine employment trends in the industry –Confirm employers’ hiring, training and retention needs –Highlight model college programs –Identify opportunities for colleges to respond

8. Industry Scans Recent Scans: –Information and Communications Technology –Medical Device Industry –Water Operators –Dental Offices –Allied Health Overview –Utilities –Solar Industry –Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning –Emerging Trends in Game Development

9. Industry Scans Coming in 2009! –Medical Imaging Occupations –Pharmacy Technicians –Green Overview –Energy Efficiency –Information and Communications Technology –Mental Health

10. Other Activities and Services Webinars Bi-Monthly Newsletters Presentations at Conferences

11. Contact us: Lisa Lewenberg: lewenble@laccd.edulewenble@laccd.edu Ozzie Madrigal: madrigal_osiel@rsccd.orgmadrigal_osiel@rsccd.org Audrey Reille: AReille@mtsac.eduAReille@mtsac.edu www.coeccc.net Website

12. Thank You For Your Continued Support Happy Holidays