Sector Studies: Health and Life Sciences
Strong Workforce Program (SWP)
The Los Rios Community College District, in partnership with Valley Vision and in collaboration with Lake Tahoe Community College, Sierra College, and Yuba Community College District, invests in Strong Workforce funding to organize and convene Regional Advisory Meetings. The objectives of the Regional Advisory meetings are to build strong relationships between employers, educators, and the workforce.
Recordings, presentations, and meeting proceeding reports from the Health & Life Sciences (HLS) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.
- Fall 2024 HLS Regional Workforce Advisory: Surg. Tech, Rad. Tech & Clinical Placement Careers
- Fall 2023 HLS Regional Workforce Advisory: Mental and Behavioral Health Careers
- Fall 2022 HLS Regional Workforce Advisory: Biotechnology Careers
- Fall 2021 HLS Regional Workforce Advisory: Nursing and Allied Health
- Spring 2021: HLS Regional Advisory: Gerontology, Geriatrics & Business Services
- Fall 2020 HLS Regional Advisory: Emergency Medical Services & Emergency Technician/Paramedic
Workforce Needs Assessment
The following Workforce Needs Assessment and Workforce Development Recommendations reports present findings on analyzing the Life Sciences & Health Services industry cluster. These reports provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends, economic impact, and overviews of the top-demand occupations in the cluster requiring postsecondary education or training, along with projected occupational demand, institutions providing related education and training, and possible workforce gaps.
- Mental and Behavioral Health Workforce Needs Assessment (2020)
- Workforce Needs Assessment: Life Sciences and Health Services (2015)
- Next Economy: Workforce Development Recommendations for Life Sciences and Health Services Industry Cluster (2014)
Valley Vision and partners are working across the region to address the key findings from these advisories and assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.
Sector Studies: Education and Knowledge Creation
This 2016 report presents findings on the analysis of the Education and Knowledge Creation industry cluster. It is the fourth in a series covering the six Next Economy-identified industry clusters.
This report provides an overview of the cluster, industry trends and economic impact, as well as an overview of the top demand occupations in the cluster requiring postsecondary education or training, along with projected occupational demand, institutions providing related education and training, and possible workforce gaps.
Valley Vision and partners are working across the region to address the key findings from this assessment as part of our Capital Region Workforce Action Plan activities. We have produced several additional resources through the regular industry advisory meetings which we organize. See also:
Information and Communication Technologies: Automation & AI Advisory Report
Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation: Automation & AI in Agriculture and Manufacturing Advisory Report
Spring 2021 Agriculture and Manufacturing Advisory: Automation & AI
Health and Life Sciences: Gerontology, Geriatrics & Business Services Advisory Report
Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Regional Advisory Meeting
Climate, Justice, and Jobs Summit (March 2021)
Join the effort to build an inclusive pipeline to grow green jobs in the Sacramento Region! Workforce demands are shifting across our region in response to the climate crisis, policy mandates, and economic drivers.
The Climate, Justice, and Jobs Summit, which took place on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, explored how our region’s response to this critical moment will determine the roadmap for access to high-road clean economy jobs as we move to a low carbon economy.
Spearheaded by City of Sacramento Councilmember Eric Guerra and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Executive Director Dr. Alberto Ayala, this event included presentations on current climate legislation, justice and inclusion, and workforce development efforts. We also heard from a panel of youth and community members working in clean economy jobs, learn about their pathway, roadblocks, and effective supports.
More info and full agenda can be found here: https://www.valleyvision.org/projects/climate-justice-and-jobs-summit/
WEBINAR – Future of Work: Employer Needs and Reskilling for a Post-Pandemic Recovery
Join us on March 10th, 11 AM – 12:30 PM, to learn about recent research on the top skills employers are looking for as our labor market adjusts and recovers from the pandemic. Through funding from the City of Sacramento CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund, Valley Vision partnered with Burning Glass Technologies to capture labor market dynamics to inform rapid reskilling priorities in the Greater Sacramento Region. Register to attend here!
Contact Valley Vision Project Associate Jesse Flores (jesse.flores@valleyvision.org) with any questions or for more information.
Energy, Construction, and Utilities (ECU) Regional Industry Advisory
Join us on Friday, February 19, 2021 for Los Rios Community College District’s Energy, Construction, and Utilities (ECU) Regional Industry Advisory meeting!
With the growing calls for a carbon-free economy and rapidly changing industry dynamics, the Greater Sacramento Region’s ECU sector requires a trained workforce that can simultaneously meet labor market demands and implement environmental sustainability practices. For equitable outcomes, this transition to a green economy must also ensure that quality jobs are accessible to diverse populations. This virtual ECU Advisory meeting will examine these topics and more.
Join the conversation as we seek to build a trained and equitable regional workforce in this important field. Your valuable participation will help guide Community College Strong Workforce Program investments for ECU programs, certificates, and curricula.
Contact Valley Vision Project Associate Jesse Flores (jesse.flores@valleyvision.org) with any questions or for more information.
Workforce Needs Assessment: Mental & Behavioral Health (2020)
This 2020 report presents findings on the need for training and education for mental and behavioral health (MBH) workers.
The North/Far North Center of Excellence (COE) conducted an analysis of the labor market, the quality of job opportunities, pathway opportunities, and education and training offerings to better understand the Sacramento region’s MBH workforce. The study examines five job categories: miscellaneous entry-level and paraprofessional MBH occupations; social workers; clinical counselors and psychologists; psychiatric technicians; and psychiatrists.
Click here to access the full report
Valley Vision and partners are working across the region to address the key findings from this assessment as part of our Capital Region Workforce Action Plan activities.