Regional Market for Adult Education Offerings

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June 2014
In the following report, Hanover Research examines the current market for adult education
in the West Hills Community College District and surrounding region. The report analyzes
demographic data, student enrollment information, and labor market indicators to frame
a discussion of this market. The report also catalogues current adult education
programming in the region in areas addressed through AB 86.
Executive Summary and Key Findings ............................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................3
KEY FINDINGS .............................................................................................................................4
Section I: Demographic Information ................................................................................. 6
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................6
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS ................................................................................................................6
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS IN CALIFORNIA....................................................................................8
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS IN KINGS COUNTY AND FRESNO COUNTY (WEST) ......................................9
POPULATION PROJECTIONS .........................................................................................................16
Section II: Student Enrollment and Labor Market Trends ................................................ 19
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................19
STATE- AND COUNTY-WIDE ADULT STUDENT DEMAND TRENDS .........................................................19
LABOR MARKET INFORMATION FOR KINGS AND FRESNO COUNTIES .....................................................23
Section III: Current Education Market ............................................................................. 32
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................32
ADULT SCHOOLS .......................................................................................................................32
CAREER TRAINING CENTERS AND PROGRAMS ..................................................................................34
ADDITIONAL ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS ..................................................................................35
APPRENTICESHIPS ......................................................................................................................36
Appendix I: Major Employers in Kings and Fresno Counties ............................................. 37
Appendix II: Fresno & Kings ROP Courses........................................................................ 39
Appendix III: Apprenticeship Programs for Kings and Fresno Counties ............................. 41
INTRODUCTION
In this report, Hanover Research outlines the market for adult education offerings in the West Hills
Community College District and surrounding regions based on published data. This research will
aid the district as it works to fulfill the requirements of Assembly Bill 86 (AB 86) by identifying
several possible areas of unmet adult education demand in the region.1
This report presents broad demographics data for the district, assesses adult student enrollment
trends, considers the regional labor market, and explores current regional programming in adult
education based on published data. Findings from this research will be tested in upcoming
interviews with consortium members, partners, and other stakeholders in the region.
The report focuses trends relevant to the following adult education areas , which are foci of
the AB 86 grants funding:
1. Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for a high school
diploma or high school equivalency certificate;
2. Classes and courses for immigrants eligible for educational services in citizenship
and English as a second language (ESL) and workforce preparation classes in basic
skills;
3. Education programs for adults with disabilities;
4. Short-term career technical education (CTE) programs with high employment
potential; and
5. Programs for apprentices.2
The contents of this report are divided into three sections:
1
2

Section I uses regional data from the U.S. Census to provide detailed demographic
information on the current population in Kings County and Fresno County (West).

Section II outlines student enrollment and labor market data for Kings County and
Fresno County, with a particular focus on occupational opportunities that could
benefit from adult education aimed at preparing individuals for these fields.

Section III explores current regional programming for the five adult education areas listed
above.
“Home.” AB 86, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. http://ab86.cccco.edu/Home.aspx
Taken verbatim from “AB 86 Adult Education Consortium Planning Grant: Appendix C.” AB 86, California Community
Colleges Chancellor’s Office. p. 3.
http://ab86.cccco.edu/portals/7/docs/AB86%20Certification%20of%20Eligibility%205.6.14%20with%20Updated%
20Appendix%20C.pdf
KEY FINDINGS

Demographic data indicate that there is a large population of individuals in the
West Hills Community College District’s service area that adult education
programs could serve. In Kings County and Fresno County (West), there are over
42,000 individuals between the ages of 18 and 49 that have less than a high school
diploma. Furthermore, while this population has low income levels and
disproportionately low English speaking ability, data from the U.S. Census Bureau
suggest that nearly 90 percent are not currently enrolled in an educational program.

Programs that are aimed at Hispanic or Latino populations may be particularly
useful given the demographic trends of the region. In Kings County and Fresno
County (West), about two-thirds (64.6 percent) of individuals in the 18-49 age group
have Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish ancestry, and over half (53.4 percent) speak
Spanish at home. Numerically, the Hispanic and Latino populations are expected to
grow most rapidly in the short- and medium-term in Kings and Fresno County
(West). Furthermore, the K-12 dropout rate for Hispanic and Latino students is over
60 percent in both counties, suggesting that this population would benefit
particularly from the program areas AB 86 identifies.

Enrollments in K-12 and postsecondary institutions in Kings and Fresno Counties
are relatively stable. Postsecondary enrollments in this region have fluctuated and
are trending slightly upward but show no sustained periods of increase or decline.
K-12 enrollments have been stable and are projected to remain so in the coming
years. Only Fresno County is projected to have any significant enrollment growth,
although this is still relatively modest. Dropout rates in Kings (16.2 percent) and
Fresno (14.6 percent) Counties are higher than the state average (11.6 percent).

Overall labor market trends in the region show strong growth for professions
requiring a bachelor’s degree or lower. These professions encompass a broad range
of sectors, including health care, education, and other services. The wide variety of
career fields and their overall strong growth suggest that career training programs
for high-growth occupations would be an important aspect of any adult-focused
education program, particularly for those students with a high school diploma or
lower.

While existing programs in Kings and Fresno Counties appear to address all five
adult education areas that AB 86 highlights, there may be some areas of potential
growth. In particular, while there are a number of short-term career training
opportunities, some are aimed at high school students as well, which may indicate
that there are opportunities for additional programs that are specifically intended
for adult learners. Furthermore, apprenticeship programs do not address all of the
high-growth occupations in the district, and pre-apprenticeship programs that
prepare individuals to be strong candidates for apprenticeship programs may be an
additional source of opportunity.

The six adult schools in the West Hills Community College District service area
address many of the areas covered in AB 86. These schools are all part of school
districts within the region and offer a wide variety of educational opportunities. All
six offer nine different program offerings: adult basic skills, job training, English as a
second language, U.S. citizenship, high school diploma, GED, parent education,
classes for older adults, and classes for disabled adults.

Job training programs include Regional Occupational Programs and America’s Job
Centers of California. Regional Occupational Programs provide a number of courses
for high school students over the age of 16 as well as adults. These courses cover a
broad range of skills, such as Microsoft Office, and career paths in a number of
professions, including health care, business, and engineering. Job centers provide a
wider variety of employment-centered activities. Some offer vocational training,
while others provide scholarships and financial incentives for job seekers to
participate in these activities elsewhere.

According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, there are 117
apprenticeship opportunities in Kings and Fresno Counties. These cover a number
of occupations from cosmetology to ironworking; nonetheless, there may be
opportunities for growth. In particular, while the department lists a category for
health services, there do not currently appear to be any apprenticeship
opportunities in the state for health care professions. As labor market projections
for health care aides and assistants are strong, this provides a potential area for
growth for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship activities.
INTRODUCTION
In this section, Hanover Research provides a general demographic breakdown of the
population in California and the areas surrounding West Hills Community College District.
These broad population data provide a tool for assessing unmet demand in the region and
ensuring that West Hills focuses its adult education offerings appropriately. An
accompanying Excel workbook provides a dashboard on which key demographic indicators
can be displayed by age group and geography.
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
The demographic data compiled by the California Department of Education for the AB 86
planning process provide a baseline for demographic analyses in this report.3 The most
recent estimates available for West Hills Community College District, which are outlined in
more detail in Figure 1.1, indicate that its service area has a population of over 120,400.
About 41 percent of this population does not have a high school diploma and nearly 42
percent of the population learned English as a second language.4
Figure 1.1: AB 86 Demographic Breakdown for West Hills Community College
POVERTY
NO HS
DIPLOMA
UNEMPLOYED
ESL
ADULTS WITH
DISABILITIES
NON-NATURALIZED
CITIZENS
LOW
LITERACY
TOTAL
39,277
49,517
14,096
50,115
12,195
17,212
19,117
120,480
41.1%
11.7%
41.6%
10.1%
14.3%
15.9%
100%
32.6%
5
Source: AB 86
While these data provide a useful overview of local demographics, they do not disaggregate
the population by age, educational level, enrollment level, or other more focused metrics.
To provide more detailed demographics, Hanover has employed data from the U.S. Census
Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS).
METHODOLOGY
PUMS files “are a set of untabulated records about individual people or housing units” that
provide in-depth information and estimates about populations throughout the United
States.6 The PUMS files used in this report contain responses from the 2012 ACS Survey for
3
“Planning Demographic Data.” AB 86, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
http://ab86.cccco.edu/HelpfulResources/PlanningDemographicData.aspx
4
“Planning Demographic Data.” AB 86, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
http://ab86.cccco.edu/HelpfulResources/PlanningDemographicData.aspx
5
Ibid.
6
“Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS).” American Community Survey. United States Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/data_documentation/public_use_microdata_sample/
Fresno County (West) and Kings County, which together have nearly 296,000 residents.
Cities that are included in these two county areas are listed in the Excel workbook that
accompanies this report.
PUMS data provide a comprehensive overview of population demographics and better
identify prospective students that meet the five areas of adult education listed in the report
introduction. 7 These files contain information about age, educational attainment, and
occupation, as well as more specific data about income level and current school
enrollment.8 This range of information allows Hanover to provide accurate and focused
estimates about the types of adults who would be interested in enrolling in and completing
adult education offerings.
There are a number of considerations to keep in mind when considering the PUMS data
collected here:
7

PUMS data are drawn from actual responses to the ACS and are based on responses
from only about 1 percent of the total U.S. population.9 In order to provide accurate
population estimates from these data, each respondent has been weighted to
generate statistics about larger populations. This weight, known as the PWGTP, or
“Person’s weight for generating statistics on individuals,” allows an estimation of the
number of individuals a single person represents in the broader population. 10

While estimations using PWGTP are assumed to be relatively accurate, there is the
possibility for sampling errors as well as other data collection problems. To account
for possible errors, PUMS data files contain 80 replicate weights for each personal
response presented. Hanover uses these replicate weights to provide a confidence
interval (CI), presented with the data tables in the accompanying Excel workbook,
which indicates the reliability of the PUMS data. In this case, “approximately 90
percent of the intervals from 1.645 times the estimated standard error below the
estimate to 1.645 times the estimated standard error above the estimate would
contain the average result from all possible samples.”11

The 90 percent confidence intervals presented with the following data are generally
small, and allow relative confidence in the estimates available from PUMS for the
region. CIs are more variable with smaller sets of data.
For details on the PUMAs used in this report, see information from the Missouri Census Data Center. “Geographic
Correspondence Engine.” Missouri Census Data Center. http://mcdc.missouri.edu/websas/geocorr12.html
8
“Subjects in the 2012 American Community Survey PUMS.” United States Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Downloads/data_documentation/pums/SubjectsinPUMS/2012_1yr_PUMS_Subjects.pdf
9
PUMS Accuracy of the Data (2012). United States Census Bureau, p. 3.
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Downloads/data_documentation/pums/Accuracy/2012AccuracyPUMS.pdf
10
American Community Survey 2012 ACS 1-Year PUMS Files. American Community Survey Office. United States
Census Bureau. October 25, 2012, p. 4.
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Downloads/data_documentation/pums/ACS2012_PUMS_README.pdf
11
PUMS Accuracy of the Data (2012), Op. cit., pp. 11-13.
While the PUMS data presented below provide a strong outline of the population in and
around the West Hills Community College District, they are drawn from two county regions,
Kings County and Fresno County (West) that do not conform exactly to district boundaries.12
Nonetheless, PUMS data provide the best tool to approximate regional population
characteristics for educational planning.
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS IN CALIFORNIA
Figure 1.2, below, outlines the entire state of California’s population by age group and
educational attainment.13 The 18-49 age group—the adult population of most interest to
West Hills Community College District when determining the prospective student
population and demand for adult education offerings—includes about 17 million individuals,
2.9 million (17.2 percent) of whom do not have a high school diploma. This suggests that
that there is a large prospective adult population statewide that may be interested in adult
education programs.
Figure 1.2: California Population by Age and Educational Attainment, 2012
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma/Equiv.
Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's or Greater
50-59
60+
Source: PUMS
12
For district boundaries, see “Community College District Boundary and K-12 District Map.” AB 86, California
Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. http://ab86.cccco.edu/HelpfulResources/DistrictBoundariesMap.aspx
13
Data tables for the charts in this section are included in the accompanying Excel workbook.
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS IN KINGS COUNTY AND FRESNO COUNTY (WEST)
In Kings County and Fresno County (West), the percentage of the 18-49 age group without a
high school diploma is significantly higher, with 30.3 percent of the 138,839 individuals
falling into this category. Figure 1.3, below, provides information on population by age
group and educational attainment in the two-county area served by West Hills Community
College District.
Figure 1.3: Population by Age and Educational Attainment for Kings County and Fresno
County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma/Equiv.
Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's or Greater
50-59
>60
Source: PUMS
PUMS data indicate that the majority of the adult population in the two-county area earns
less than $25,000 in income per year. Figure 1.4, on the following page, outlines the adult
population (individuals age 18 or older—about 212,000 individuals in 2012) by income level.
This suggests that the Kings County and Fresno County (West) population may struggle to
pay for additional training and education programs.
Figure 1.4: Adult Population (18+) by Income Level for Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
160,000
148,306
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
37,808
40,000
14,455
20,000
5,460
0
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$100,000 or More
Source: PUMS
POPULATION BY GENDER, RACE, AND ANCESTRY
The population of Kings County and Fresno County (West) is fairly evenly divided between
male and female individuals, with slightly more men than women. As highlighted in Figure
1.5, below, PUMS data indicate there are about 161,500 men residing in the area as
opposed to 134,400 women. This difference is more pronounced in the 18-49 age group, in
which PUMS estimates 80,854 men and 57,985 women.
Figure 1.5: Population by Gender of Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
134,371
Male
161,459
Source: PUMS
Female
As outlined in Figure 1.6, which shows the five most common racial identifications in Kings
County and Fresno County (West), a substantial majority (63.9 percent) of individuals
identify as white. The two county areas also have minority black (4.5 percent) and Asian (3.5
percent) populations, as well as a large number of individuals (24.1 percent) who identify as
some other race outside of those identified by the Census Bureau. Furthermore, about 63.2
percent (about 187,000 individuals) identify as having Spanish/Hispanic/Latino ancestry,
detailed in Figure 1.7.
Figure 1.6: Top Five Racial Identifications of Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
200,000
187,319
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
70,587
80,000
60,000
40,000
13,277
20,000
11,718
10,244
Two or More
Races
Asian
0
White
Some Other Race Black or African
American
Source: PUMS
Figure 1.7: Population by Ancestry in Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
Spanish/Hispanic/Latino Ancestry
Source: PUMS
40-44
45-49
50-59
60 or Over
No Spanish/Hispanic/Latino Ancestry
CITIZENSHIP AND LANGUAGE ABILITY
PUMS data indicate that there is a relatively large immigrant population in the two-county
area analyzed for this report. An estimated 18.7 percent of the population comprises nonU.S. citizens and 7.4 percent are naturalized U.S. citizens. This is detailed in Figure 1.8, which
further provides information on this population by age.
Figure 1.8: Citizenship Status of Residents in Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
18-24
25-29
30-34
U.S. Citizen
35-39
40-44
Naturalized U.S. Citizen
45-49
50-59
60 or Over
Non-Citizen
Source: PUMS
The two-county area also has a large percentage of individuals who speak English as a
second language. The PUMS dataset provides several metrics that indicate the size of this
population. For all individuals in the dataset age five or older, information is available on
language spoken at home. An analysis of these data suggests that roughly half (50.3
percent) of the population in Kings County and Fresno County (West) speaks Spanish at
home and an additional 5.3 percent speaks a language other than Spanish or English at
home. This information is detailed in Figure 1.9, on the following page, and suggests that
there may be demand for English language training among these populations.
Figure 1.9: Language Spoken at Home for Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
18-24
25-29
English
30-34
Spanish
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-59
60 or Over
Language Other than English or Spanish
Source: PUMS
The PUMS dataset also provides information on the English capability of those who also
speak another language. When analyzed for the relevant populations, PUMS data suggest
that the majority of individuals either speak only English or speak English well or very well.
Even so, they indicate that there is a population of more than 49,000 individuals in this area
who struggle speaking English, providing more evidence of a target population for English
language training. This information is presented in more detail in Figure 1.10.
Figure 1.10: English Speaking Ability of the Residents of Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
Speaks Only English
Speaks English Not Well or Not at All
Source: PUMS
40-44
45-49
50-59
Speaks English Well or Very Well
60 or Over
VETERAN POPULATION
PUMS data also allow Hanover to identify additional populations of individuals with
potential interest in adult education opportunities, such as the veteran population or adults
with disabilities. Identifying the veteran population is important as the Montgomery GI Bill–
Active Duty “provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for:







College,
Technical or vocational courses,
Apprenticeship/job training,
Flight training,
High-tech training,
Licensing & certification tests, and
Entrepreneurship training.”14
As detailed in Figure 1.11, the veteran population in the two-county area appears to be
relatively small with only about 17,000 veterans age 18 or older.
Figure 1.11: Veteran Status of Population in Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
17,222
Non-Veteran
Veteran
194,404
Source: PUMS
14
“Apprenticeships for Veterans.” California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. July 2008.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/das/DASvetpamph.pdf
DISABLED POPULATION
The disabled population is notably larger than the veteran population, with over 38,000
disabled individuals living in the two-county area analyzed in this section. Unsurprisingly, a
large percentage of this disabled population (40.9 percent) is over the age of 60, and only
about 12,500 disabled individuals are between the ages of 18 and 49. Disability data
according to age are provided in Figure 1.12, below.
Figure 1.12: Disability Status of Individuals in Kings County and Fresno County (West), 2012
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
With a Disability
40-44
45-49
50-59
60 or Over
Without a Disability
Source: PUMS
PROSPECTIVE ADULT STUDENT POPULATION
While data on the broad population in the area are useful for determining adult education
programming need, more focused information on the age 18 to 49 population with less than
an associate’s degree has potential to be especially useful, particularly with West Hills
Community College District’s focus on developing basic adult education coursework and the
development of short-term career technical education offerings.
Hanover presents these data in Figure 1.13 on the following page, which outlines a range of
information for the age 18 to 49 population with less than an associate’s degree. Overall,
this population in the two-county area is likely to be Hispanic, low-income, and not
currently attending school, with substantial shares not speaking English well and not holding
U.S. citizenship. These traits are even more common among individuals without a high
school diploma, suggesting that there may be demand for some combination of basic adult
education with other offerings, such as English classes or citizenship programs.
Figure 1.13: Characteristics of the Kings County and Fresno County (West) Population Ages
18-49 with Less than an Associate’s Degree, 2012
EDUCATION LEVEL
No Schooling
Completed
PreK-8
9-12
High School
Diploma or
Equivalent
Some College,
No Degree
Totals
VETERAN
NONCITIZEN
WITH A
DISABILITY
2,212
85.9%
17,594
94.9%
15,665
74.7%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
286
1.4%
1,851
71.9%
15,134
81.7%
7,245
34.5%
445
17.3%
1,419
7.7%
3,832
18.3%
SPEAKS
ENGLISH NOT
WELL OR NOT
AT ALL
2,220
86.2%
15,807
85.3%
5,197
24.8%
28,888
25,550
1,871
7,750
2,783
74.4%
25,755
65.8%
19,681
4.8%
3,307
20.0%
3,090
7.2%
2,234
LESS THAN
$25,000
SPANISH/
HISPANIC/ LATINO
ANCESTRY
2,378
92.4%
15,004
81.0%
18,447
87.9%
NOT
ATTENDING
SCHOOL
TOTAL
2,574
100.0%
18,141
97.9%
17,114
81.6%
2,574
100.0%
18,532
100.0%
20,977
100.0%
4,148
35,642
38,835
10.7%
951
91.8%
23,593
100.0%
36,509
70.5%
53.9%
9.1%
8.5%
6.1%
2.6%
64.6%
100.0%
90,475
77.0%
80,705
68.7%
5,464
4.7%
35,072
29.9%
10,714
9.1%
28,325
24.1%
97,068
82.7%
117,431
100.0%
Source: PUMS
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Analyzing population projections ensure that adult educational programs will prove
expedient to current and future populations of the West Hills Community College District
service area. The California Department of Finance provides population projections by
race/ethnicity and by major age groups.15 Projections for the years 2010-2030 are provided
in Figures 1.14 through 1.17 on the following pages. These data are provided on a county
level only; therefore, the entirety of Fresno County is included in the projections.
The data indicate that numerically in all regions, the Hispanic and Latino population is
expected to grow the most rapidly. In the state of California, this population is expected to
grow by nearly 5,000,000 (35.3 percent) between 2010 and 2030. Kings County and Fresno
County are projected to exhibit similar trends, with projected growths of 30,962 (39.9
percent) and 227,800 (48.5 percent), respectively. Age data indicate that the working-age
population (25-64 years old) is expected to grow more rapidly in Kings (24.8 percent) and
Fresno (27.1 percent) Counties than in California as a whole (10.1 percent).
15
“Report P-1: Summary Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity and by Major Age Groups.” California Department
of Finance. http://www.dof.ca.gov/research/demographic/reports/projections/P-1/
Figure 1.14: Short-Term California Population Projections, 2010-2020
REGION
2010 ESTIMATE
California
Kings County
Fresno County
37,309,382
152,656
932,377
PROJECTIONS
2015
38,801,063
157,314
988,970
2020
40,643,643
176,647
1,071,728
NUMERIC
CHANGE
PERCENTAGE
CHANGE
3,334,261
23,991
139,351
8.9%
15.7%
14.9%
Source: California Department of Finance
Figure 1.15: Mid-Term California Population Projections, 2010-2030
REGION
2010 ESTIMATE
California
Kings County
Fresno County
37,309,382
152,656
932,377
PROJECTIONS
2025
42,451,760
192,147
1,151,711
2030
44,279,354
205,627
1,241,773
NUMERIC
CHANGE
PERCENTAGE
CHANGE
6,969,972
52,971
309,396
18.7%
34.7%
33.2%
Figure 1.16: California Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity, 2010-2030
RACE/ETHNICITY
White, not Hispanic or Latino
Black, not Hispanic or Latino
American Indian, not Hispanic or Latino
Asian, not Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, not
Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Multi-Race, not Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
2010
2020
CALIFORNIA
15,024,945 14,877,111
2,188,296
2,258,934
163,040
175,465
4,827,438
5,432,231
131,415
151,810
14,057,596 16,573,840
916,651
1,174,252
KINGS COUNTY
54,303
61,302
10,686
13,136
1,305
1,484
5,343
5,689
216
255
77,595
90,543
3,208
4,239
FRESNO COUNTY
307,295
316,532
45,680
50,615
6,080
6,827
86,637
102,195
2030
NUMERIC
CHANGE
PERCENTAGE
CHANGE
15,107,321
2,341,428
182,307
6,029,513
82,376
153,132
19,267
1,202,075
0.5%
7.0%
11.8%
24.9%
166,512
35,097
26.7%
19,020,889
1,431,384
4,963,293
514,733
35.3%
56.2%
70,017
12,733
1,641
7,240
15,714
2,047
336
1,897
28.9%
19.2%
25.7%
35.5%
171
-45
-20.8%
108,557
5,267
30,962
2,059
39.9%
64.2%
335,711
55,882
7,294
119,583
28,416
10,202
1,214
32,946
9.2%
22.3%
20.0%
38.0%
1,067
1,269
1,512
445
41.7%
469,935
15,682
574,318
19,972
697,735
24,055
227,800
8,373
48.5%
53.4%
Figure 1.17: California Population Projections by Age, 2010-2030
RACE/ETHNICITY
Preschool Age (0-4 years)
School Age (5-17 years)
College Age (18-24 years)
Working Age (25-64 years)
Young Retirees (65-74 years)
Mature Retirees (75-84 years)
Seniors (85 or more years)
2010
2020
CALIFORNIA
2,521,012
2,713,450
6,749,120
6,738,870
3,937,788
3,940,305
19,829,920 21,198,305
2,293,371
3,619,206
1,371,838
1,709,680
606,333
723,827
KINGS COUNTY
12,745
13,125
29,497
33,813
17,680
19,111
80,701
91,240
6,865
12,200
3,820
5,160
1,348
1,998
FRESNO COUNTY
78,775
85,817
198,244
219,387
108,405
119,019
452,963
512,190
50,000
80,818
30,281
37,996
13,709
16,500
2030
NUMERIC
CHANGE
PERCENTAGE
CHANGE
2,785,222
7,263,081
4,022,114
21,839,368
4,558,398
2,817,675
993,496
264,210
513,961
84,326
2,009,448
2,265,027
1,445,837
387,163
10.5%
7.6%
2.1%
10.1%
98.8%
105.4%
63.9%
13,686
37,141
22,949
100,721
18,451
9,716
2,963
941
7,644
5,269
20,020
11,586
5,896
1,615
7.4%
25.9%
29.8%
24.8%
168.8%
154.3%
119.8%
92,353
247,603
137,633
575,623
102,087
63,679
22,794
13,578
49,359
29,228
122,660
52,087
33,398
9,085
17.2%
24.9%
27.0%
27.1%
104.2%
110.3%
66.3%
INTRODUCTION
This section includes information on student enrollment and labor market trends in the
region to provide further context for an adult education needs assessment in the West Hills
Community College District service area. State- and county-level enrollment trends over the
last decade highlight changes in the number of students enrolled, which are indications of
student demand. Labor market data can help identify employment areas that West Hills
Community College District may wish to address with its adult education offerings.
STATE- AND COUNTY-WIDE ADULT STUDENT DEMAND TRENDS
Student enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is useful in
analyzing historical trends in student interest in the West Hills Community College District as
well as throughout California.16 These data, available through the Integrated Postsecondary
Education Data System (IPEDS), provide information on enrollment by student age as well as
degree level.17
Figure 2.1, below, breaks down student enrollment in California postsecondary institutions
from 2001 to 2012 by age group as well as by broad degree level—undergraduate or
graduate study. The figure highlights that the adult student population in the state age 25
and over has fluctuated during the time period but seen little sustained growth.
Figure 2.1: Student Enrollment in California by Age, 2001-2012
AGE
Under 25
25 and Over
Undergraduate
Graduate
Unknown
2001
1,302,136
1,076,817
888,579
188,238
28,645
2005
1,426,618
1,016,851
806,270
210,581
8,886
2008
1,495,229
939,204
779,006
160,198
2,740
2009
1,696,871
1,120,923
906,490
214,433
9,978
2010
1,483,744
900,321
739,454
160,867
1,589
2011
1,707,537
1,082,534
868,595
213,939
5,258
2012
1,545,400
849,413
697,434
151,979
1,206
Total
2,407,598
2,452,355
2,437,173
2,827,772
2,385,654
2,795,329
2,396,019
Source: IPEDS
16
17
“Welcome to NCES.” National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/
“Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.” National Center for Education Statistics.
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/
ADULT STUDENT DEMAND IN THE WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Postsecondary enrollment data are also available for Kings and Fresno Counties.18 As
detailed in Figure 2.2, they suggest that student enrollment has fluctuated but is trending
slightly upward. As the only college in Kings County, West Hills College Lemoore has seen
relatively stable enrollments between 2009 and 2012. However, enrollments of students
over the age of 25 at the college’s Coalinga campus have decreased significantly.
Figure 2.2: Student Enrollment in Kings and Fresno Counties by Age, 2001-2012
AGE
Undergraduate
West Hills College Coalinga
West Hills College Lemoore
Graduate
25 AND OVER
Undergraduate
West Hills College Coalinga
West Hills College Lemoore
Graduate
UNKNOWN
2001
36,760
35,937
2,479
-823
23,604
19,579
2,217
-4,025
128
2005
43,200
42,420
3,018
-780
24,107
20,754
1,824
-3,353
89
2008
44,299
43,447
--852
23,820
21,086
--2,734
8
2009
51,351
50,362
1,912
2,483
989
29,889
26,408
1,052
1,431
3,481
341
2010
48,082
47,267
1,779
2,359
815
24,734
22,222
1,074
1,568
2,512
13
2011
52,353
51,364
1,858
2,504
989
28,052
24,591
880
1,563
3,461
26
2012
48,925
48,157
1,782
2,378
768
23,346
20,907
790
1,374
2,439
9
Total
60,492
67,396
68,127
81,581
72,829
80,431
72,280
UNDER 25
Source: IPEDS
These enrollment data are useful but do not allow for a more detailed analysis of demand
for adult education offerings that are the focus of AB 86. Enrollment data available through
the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Data Mart are not particularly useful
either due to very small sample sizes.19 In Section III, however, Hanover analyzes regional
programs to better outline the current market and offer an alternative view of programs
currently serving students.
HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION TRENDS
Enrollment and graduation trends and projections data provided by the state of California’s
Department of Finance provide additional input for assessing potential adult education
needs in a region. Figure 2.3, on the following page, presents California public K-12 graded
enrollment projections by county. Growth in K-12 enrollment in Kings County (0.5 percent)
is expected to increase roughly in line with the state average (0.7 percent), but enrollment
growth in Fresno County (6.5 percent) is expected to increase at a much higher rate.
18
County-level data in this section encompass Kings County and all of Fresno County, rather than the western portion
represented in Section I.
19
“Student/Headcounts: Management Information Systems Data Mart.” California Community College Chancellor’s
Office. http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Default.aspx
Figure 2.3: Public K-12 Enrollment Projections, 2012-13 to 2022-23
REGION
California, All Counties
Kings County
Fresno County
ACTUAL
ENROLLMENT
2012-13
6,218,776
28,757
196,282
PROJECTED ENROLLMENT
2017-18
6,193,609
28,480
202,041
2022-23
6,264,620
28,895
209,054
CHANGE, 2012-13 TO 2022-23
NUMBER
45,844
138
12,772
PERCENT
0.7%
0.5%
6.5%
20
Figures 2.4 and 2.5, below and on the following page, show K-12 enrollment and graduation
trends in Kings and Fresno Counties. The charts show data for past years and projections for
future years. Overall, enrollment and graduation numbers appear flat, although in Fresno
County a slight increase is projected for the coming years, particularly with regard to K-8
students.
Figure 2.4: Kings County Public K-12 Enrollment and Graduation Trends,
2002-03 to 2022-23
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
Graduates
15,000
Total K-8
Total 9-12
10,000
Total K-12
5,000
0
20
21
“California Public K-12 Graded Enrollment and High School Graduate Projections by County – 2013 Series.”
California Department of Finance, December 2013.
http://www.dof.ca.gov/research/demographic/reports/projections/k-12/view.php
21
Ibid.
Figure 2.5: Fresno County Public K-12 Enrollment and Graduation Trends,
2002-03 to 2022-23
250,000
200,000
150,000
Graduates
Total K-8
100,000
Total 9-12
Total K-12
50,000
0
22
HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE
The California Department of Education’s DataQuest website provides data on student
cohort outcomes, including the number of students who have dropped out of school. Figure
2.6 provides 2012-13 cohort outcome data for California, including both Kings and Fresno
Counties. As the data indicate, Hispanic and Latino students are the most likely to drop out
of high school, with over 60 percent of high school dropouts coming from this demographic
in the two counties.
Figure 2.6: Cohort Outcome Data for California, 2012-13
REGION
California
Kings County
Fresno County
GRADUATES
GRADUATION
RATE
496,045
2,111
14,524
397,871
1,606
11,181
80.2%
76.1%
77.0%
Source: California Department of Education
22
23
COHORT
COHORT
COHORT
STUDENTS
HISPANIC OR LATINO
DROPOUTS
COHORT
DROPOUTS
COHORT
DROPOUTS
RATE
NUMBER
% OF TOTAL
57,491
342
2,120
11.6%
16.2%
14.6%
34,442
218
1,358
59.9%
63.7%
64.1%
23
Ibid.
“Cohort Outcome Data for the Class of 2012-13.” California Department of Education.
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/cohortrates/GradRates.aspx?cds=00000000000000&TheYear=201213&Agg=T&Topic=Dropouts&RC=State&SubGroup=Ethnic/Racial
LABOR MARKET INFORMATION FOR KINGS AND FRESNO COUNTIES
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a wide range of data
on employment trends, occupational demand, and industry size. 24 In this subsection,
Hanover analyzes labor market trends and projections as well as commuting patterns for
Kings and Fresno Counties.
LABOR FORCE TRENDS
Labor force participation for Kings and Fresno Counties is highlighted in Figure 2.7, which
shows that recent participation in Kings County has hovered between 58,500 and 60,000.
Fresno County labor force participation is much higher, between 446,800 and 451,100 for
the same period. Labor force participation for both counties hit a low for the year in April
2014, and the same month saw unemployment rates of 13.1 percent and 12.1 percent,
respectively.25
Figure 2.7: Labor Force Trends for Kings and Fresno Counties, January-April 2014
METRIC TYPE
ANNUAL AVG.
2013
Labor Force
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
60,000
51,900
8,100
13.5%
Labor Force
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
448,100
390,400
57,700
12.9%
JAN. 2014
KINGS COUNTY
59,100
50,200
8,800
15.0%
FRESNO COUNTY
448,400
387,300
61,100
13.6%
Source: California Employment Development Department
FEB. 2014
MAR. 2014
APR. 2014
59,700
50,800
8,900
14.9%
59,800
51,000
8,800
14.8%
58,500
50,900
7,600
13.1%
450,600
389,600
60,900
13.5%
451,100
388,900
62,200
13.8%
446,800
392,600
54,200
12.1%
26
The California EDD also provides useful information on commuting trends to and from Kings
and Fresno Counties. These data show that the number of workers commuting to and from
both counties is roughly equivalent, with Madera, Tulare, and Kern Counties being the most
popular destination and source counties. Fresno and Kings also have a number of
commuters traveling between the two counties. These patterns are shown in Figures 2.8
through 2.11, on the following pages.
24
“Home.” California Employment Development Department. http://www.edd.ca.gov/
[1] “LMI for Kings County, California.” California Employment Development Department.
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/county/kings.html
[2] “LMI for Fresno County, California.” California Employment Development Department.
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/county/fresno.html
26
Drawn from “MSA Labor Force Data.” Excel document available on Ibid.
25
Figure 2.8: Workers Commuting to Kings County, 2000
27
Figure 2.9: Workers Commuting from Kings County, 2000
27
28
“Kings County to County Commuting.” California Employment Development Department.
http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/commute-maps/kingscommute.pdf
28
Ibid.
Figure 2.10: Workers Commuting to Fresno County, 2000
29
Figure 2.11 Workers Commuting from Fresno County, 2000
29
30
“Fresno County to County Commuting.” California Employment Development Department.
http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/commute-maps/fresncommute.pdf
30
Ibid.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Recently updated data are available to outline trends in industry employment in Kings and
Fresno Counties. These data indicate that the majority of the labor force is employed in
nonfarm positions in service-providing industries. A large number of individuals are
employed in state and local government offices based in each county. Educational and
health services as well as retail trade also employ a large number of individuals.
Industry employment data are outlined in more depth in Figures 2.12 through 2.13. These
figures provide average annual projected employment figures for 2010 to 2020,
employment change during this period, and employment statistics for April 2014, the most
recent month available. The broadly outlined trends evidenced in these figures can also be
seen in the first appendix of this report, which lists the major employers of both counties.
Figure 2.12: Kings County Industry Employment Projections, 2010-2020
INDUSTRY
Total All Industries
Total Farm
Total Nonfarm
Goods Producing
Mining, Logging, And Construction
Manufacturing
Service Providing
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities
Information
Financial Activities
Professional & Business Services
Educational & Health Services
Leisure & Hospitality
Other Services
Government
AVE. ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT
2010
2020
47,000
53,900
6,600
7,100
35,600
41,800
900
4,100
1,100
5,500
200
1,400
22.2%
34.1%
5,200
500
3,900
800
200
900
1,700
4,500
2,700
500
15,000
6,400
600
4,700
1,100
200
1,100
2,000
5,500
3,400
600
16,000
1,200
100
800
300
0
200
300
1,000
700
100
1,000
23.1%
20.0%
20.5%
37.5%
0.0%
22.2%
17.6%
22.2%
25.9%
20.0%
6.7%
31
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
#
%
6,900
14.7%
500
7.6%
6,200
17.4%
EMPLOYMENT
APRIL 2014
42,800
6,200
36,600
4,500
800
3,600
32,100
5,600
600
4,100
900
200
900
1,400
5,900
3,100
600
14,300
31
Data accessed through “LMI for Kings County, California,” Op. cit. ; “Projections of Employment by Industry and
Occupation,” California Development Department.
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/LMID/Projections_of_Employment_by_Industry_and_Occupation.html
Figure 2.13: Fresno County Industry Employment Projections, 2010-2020
INDUSTRY
Total, All Industries
Total Farm
Total Nonfarm
Goods Producing
AVE. ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT
2010
2020
364,200
423,100
46,000
49,400
279,500
331,100
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
2010
2020
58,900
16.2%
3,400
7.4%
51,600
18.5%
Mining and Logging
Construction
Manufacturing
200
12,000
24,100
200
18,700
26,200
0
6,700
2,100
0.0%
55.8%
8.7%
Service Providing
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Food & Beverage Stores
General Merchandise Stores
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities
Transportation & Warehousing
Information
Financial Activities
Professional & Business Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Hospitals
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
Social Assistance
Leisure & Hospitality
Accommodation & Food Services
Food Services & Drinking Places
Other Services
Government
55,100
11,500
32,800
6,400
7,100
10,800
8,900
3,400
13,400
26,700
40,700
35,900
14,400
10,300
--26,800
23,800
21,500
10,000
67,100
65,600
14,100
38,800
7,400
8,700
12,700
10,500
3,800
14,800
33,700
50,900
44,400
18,300
11,800
--33,300
29,900
27,000
11,500
72,400
10,500
2,600
6,000
1,000
1,600
1,900
1,600
400
1,400
7,000
10,200
8,500
3,900
1,500
--6,500
6,100
5,500
1,500
5,300
19.1%
22.6%
18.3%
15.6%
22.5%
17.6%
18.0%
11.8%
10.4%
26.2%
25.1%
23.7%
27.1%
14.6%
--24.3%
25.6%
25.6%
15.0%
7.9%
EMPLOYMENT
APRIL 2014
360,900
45,500
315,400
35,800
300
13,800
21,700
279,600
63,000
14,000
36,400
7,600
7,700
12,600
10,600
3,900
12,900
33,400
4,900
53,400
16,200
11,300
7,100
18,900
29,700
26,200
24,700
11,200
67,000
32
OCCUPATIONAL TRENDS
The California EDD also provides slightly less up-to-date information on employment by
occupation. Information for the 20 largest occupations in Kings and Fresno Counties in May
2012 is presented in Figures 2.14 and 2.15, on the following pages. According to the May
2012 estimates, the largest occupation is “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and
Greenhouse,” with nearly 27,000 employees in both counties. Other occupations with
relatively high employment levels include Cashiers, Retail Salespersons, and Food
Preparation and Serving Workers. Along with employment estimates, Figures 2.14 and 2.15
provide details on mean annual wages and education needed for entry for each occupation.
32
Data accessed through “LMI for Fresno County, California,” Op. cit. ; “Projections of Employment by Industry and
Occupation,” Op. cit.
As the figures indicate, none of the largest occupations require more than a bachelor’s
degree, and most require no more than a high school diploma.
Figure 2.14: Employment Levels for 20 Largest Occupations in Kings County, May 2012
EMPLOYMENT
ESTIMATE
(MAY 2012)
MEAN
HOURLY
WAGE*
MEAN ANNUAL
WAGE*
EDUCATION NEEDED FOR
ENTRY
1,300
$8.95
$18,629
Less than HS
1,160
1,010
970
$10.68
$46.52
$11.96
$22,210
$96,760
$24,877
Less than HS
Associate’s
Less than HS
860
$9.74
$20,251
Less than HS
780
$24.71
$51,404
Teacher Assistants
650
N/A**
$30,871
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Office Clerks, General
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational
Education
Cooks, Fast Food
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping
Cleaners
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
590
550
N/A**
$13.88
$64,983
$28,857
N/A
Some College, No
Degree
Bachelor’s
HS Diploma or Equiv.
540
(2)
$61,754
Bachelor’s
540
540
$8.91
$11.06
$18,523
$23,012
Less than HS
Less than HS
520
$13.82
$28,731
Less than HS
500
$15.41
$32,061
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
480
$23.62
$49,135
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
460
460
$17.12
$16.78
$35,611
$34,892
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
450
$17.57
$36,558
Nursing Assistants
420
$13.36
$27,783
410
$18.55
$38,580
Postsecondary NonDegree Award
Postsecondary NonDegree Award
Post-Secondary NonDegree Award
OCCUPATION TITLE
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and
Greenhouse
Cashiers
Registered Nurses
Retail Salespersons
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food
Substitute Teachers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
33
34
Source: California Employment Development Department, BLS
st
** Wage data based on information from 1 quarter of 2013.
**For some occupations, workers may not work full-time all year-round. For these occupations it is not feasible to calculate an
hourly wage.
33
“OES Employment and Wages.” California Employment Development Department.
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/lmid/oes_employment_and_wages.html
34
“Education and Training Assignments by Detailed Occupation.” Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_112.htm
Figure 2.15: Employment Levels for 20 Largest Occupations in Fresno County, May 2012
EMPLOYMENT
ESTIMATE
(MAY 2012)
MEAN
HOURLY
WAGE*
MEAN
ANNUAL
WAGE*
EDUCATION NEEDED FOR
ENTRY
25,440
$9.00
$18,724
Less than HS
8,650
8,190
$11.68
$11.41
$24,306
$23,731
Less than HS
Less than HS
7,560
$9.53
$19,831
Less than HS
6,360
6,220
5,210
$14.50
$12.01
$37.68
$30,144
$24,978
$78,379
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
4,750
$18.11
$37,676
Teacher Assistants
4,550
N/A**
$28,926
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Waiters and Waitresses
General and Operations Managers
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping
Cleaners
Customer Service Representatives
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Security Guards
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational
Education
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers
4,340
4,250
4,220
$12.14
$9.67
$48.56
$25,254
$20,113
$101,009
Less than HS
Associate’s
Post-Secondary NonDegree Award
Some College, No
Degree
Less than HS
Less than HS
Bachelor’s
4,150
$11.89
$24,743
Less than HS
4,100
3,820
3,700
3,690
3,460
$18.10
N/A**
$17.52
$16.33
$10.20
$37,650
$63,288
$36,436
$33,968
$21,227
Bachelor’s
3,380
N/A**
$73,030
Bachelor’s
3,220
$24.59
$51,160
OCCUPATION TITLE
Greenhouse
Retail Salespersons
Cashiers
Including Fast Food
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Registered Nurses
35
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Source: California Employment Development Department, BLS
st
* Wage data based on information from 1 quarter of 2013.
**For some occupations, workers may not work full-time all year-round. For these occupations it is not feasible to calculate an
hourly wage.
OCCUPATIONAL PROJECTIONS
Occupational projections provide an overview of future trends and suggest areas where
adult education programming might be especially useful. The occupational projections in
this report were compiled by the California EDD to measure occupational growth from 2010
to 2020. The projections use the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational classification
system, the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC).37 This system provides codes for
individual occupations as well as broader codes for occupational categories.
35
“OES Employment and Wages,” Op. cit.
“Education and Training Assignments by Detailed Occupation,” Op. cit.
37
See “Standard Occupational Classification.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/soc/
36
In this report, Hanover analyzes projections for Kings and Fresno Counties, focusing only on
specific occupations that require no more than a bachelor’s degree for entry. These
parameters have been employed to ensure that West Hills Community College District can
identify occupations and industry areas that might be best served by training programs.
Hanover has then filtered these to determine the 20 occupations with the highest projected
employment increase from 2010 to 2020. These occupations are detailed in Figures 2.16
and 2.17. Retail salespersons, cashiers, and other service-related professions feature
prominently in both counties, including those occupations related to health care and
education.
Figure 2.16: Top 20 Fastest Growing Occupations by Number, Kings County, 2010-20
NUMBER
SOC
TITLE
-----29-1111
Total, All Occupations
Registered Nurses
Including Fast Food
Retail Salespersons
Cashiers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and
Tenders
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers,
Hand
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special
Education
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Teacher Assistants
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Helpers--Production Workers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
35-3021
41-2031
41-2011
11-9013
33-3012
51-9111
53-3032
53-7062
43-3031
25-2021
35-3031
43-9061
49-9041
49-9071
25-9041
31-1012
41-1011
51-9198
37-3011
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CHANGE, 2010-20
2010
2020
NUMBER
PERCENT
AVERAGE ANNUAL
JOB OPENINGS
47,000
950
53,900
1,180
6,900
230
14.7%
24.2%
1,809
40
870
1,100
230
26.4%
47
1,080
1,130
1,670
3,090
1,310
1,350
1,830
3,250
230
220
160
160
21.3%
19.5%
9.6%
5.2%
55
73
49
70
530
680
150
28.3%
24
530
670
140
26.4%
24
360
490
130
36.1%
25
870
980
110
12.6%
20
680
780
100
14.7%
25
370
780
210
430
780
420
540
240
370
470
880
310
530
860
500
620
320
440
100
100
100
100
80
80
80
80
70
27.0%
12.8%
47.6%
23.3%
10.3%
19.0%
14.8%
33.3%
18.9%
28
24
15
19
26
14
21
12
13
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Data accessed through “LMI for Kings County, California,” Op. cit.
Figure 2.17: Top 20 Fastest Growing Occupations by Number, Fresno County, 2010-20
NUMBER
SOC
TITLE
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Total, All Occupations
Greenhouse
Retail Salespersons
Including Fast Food
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers,
Hand
Registered Nurses
Childcare Workers
Cashiers
Home Health Aides
Customer Service Representatives
Personal Care Aides
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special
Education
Construction Laborers
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative
Support Workers
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Teacher Assistants
Cooks, Fast Food
45-2092
41-2031
35-3021
43-9061
53-7062
29-1111
39-9011
41-2011
31-1011
43-4051
39-9021
35-3031
25-2021
47-2061
37-2012
43-3031
43-1011
25-3999
25-9041
35-2011
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2010
2020
NUMBER
PERCENT
364,200
423,100
58,900
16.2%
AVERAGE
ANNUAL JOB
OPENINGS
14,941
32,810
35,920
3,110
9.5%
1,310
8,350
10,220
1,870
22.4%
477
6,840
8,670
1,830
26.8%
374
6,960
8,220
1,260
18.1%
249
5,700
6,940
1,240
21.8%
306
5,510
5,820
8,560
1,610
4,190
2,290
4,120
6,700
6,900
9,620
2,530
5,070
3,160
4,940
1,190
1,080
1,060
920
880
870
820
21.6%
18.6%
12.4%
57.1%
21.0%
38.0%
19.9%
219
290
494
113
207
105
288
4,190
4,980
790
18.9%
171
1,990
6,290
4,630
2,780
7,020
5,310
790
730
680
39.7%
11.6%
14.7%
95
179
120
3,700
4,320
620
16.8%
161
3,990
4,180
1,930
4,590
4,760
2,490
600
580
560
15.0%
13.9%
29.0%
121
153
96
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CHANGE, 2010-20
INTRODUCTION
In this section, Hanover Research examines adult education programs and organizations in
the service area of West Hills Community College District, specifically focusing on program
offerings in the five adult education areas that are the focus of AB 86:
1. Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for a high school
diploma or high school equivalency certificate;
2. Classes and courses for immigrants eligible for educational services in citizenship
and English as a second language (ESL) and workforce preparation classes in basic
skills;
3. Education programs for adults with disabilities;
4. Short-term career technical education (CTE) programs with high employment
potential; and
5. Programs for apprentices.40
Below, Hanover identifies regional programming in these areas based on a scan of publicly
available information about current offerings. The section is separated into four
subsections: adult schools, career training centers and programs, additional sources of adult
education, and apprenticeships. This information, in conjunction with the data provided in
Sections I and II, will help West Hills Community College District in identifying adult
education needs in the region.
Taken as a whole, all of the program areas AB 86 highlights are addressed within the West
Hills Community College District service area. Six adult schools within the immediate area
provide basic education, job training, and courses for immigrants and people with
disabilities. Regional Occupational Programs and job centers provide additional career
services, and there are 117 apprenticeships in Kings and Fresno Counties. Nonetheless,
there may be areas for expansion, particularly in the area of short-term job training
programs and apprenticeships for additional high growth occupations. Interviews with
stakeholders in the region will test how well adults in the region are being served by the
offerings included in this report, as well as others currently offered in the community.
ADULT SCHOOLS
According to California Adult Schools, there are over 300 adult schools in California, which
serve more than 1.2 million students annually.41 The organization has identified nine key
40
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Taken from “AB 86 Adult Education Consortium Planning Grant: Appendix C,” Op. cit., p. 3.
“California Adult Schools Fact Sheet 2013.” California Adult Schools.
http://californiaadultschools.org/cas/attachments/249_CALIFORNIA%20ADULT%20SCHOOLS%20FACT%20SHEET
%202013%20final2.pdf
adult programs these schools provide, which are listed in Figure 3.1. Many of these schools’
activities, including job training, adult basic skills, programs for immigrants, and courses for
people with disabilities, correspond directly to AB 86’s areas of focus.
Figure 3.1: Potential Services Provided by Adult Schools in California
SERVICE
DESCRIPTION
Adult Basic
Skills
Classes for adults who want to improve basic math, reading, spelling, and writing skills. Entering
students will be tested to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Then an individualized study
program will be developed to meet each student’s needs.
Job Training
Many California Adult Schools can not only train you for a new job, but also help you find one. The
schools offer a wealth of career, technical education, job training programs and classes, many of
which include apprenticeships, internships and job placement. A partial list of employment
categories includes technology and computers, health and medicine, office administration,
automotive repair, building trades, heating and air-conditioning, cosmetology, and many more.
Some schools call these programs Career and Technical Education; others call it vocational training.
English as a
Second
Language
(ESL)
Most California Adult Schools offer classes for adults who grew up speaking a language other than
English. There is a range of classes to meet a variety of needs—from students who have had little
exposure to English to those who have a good background in English and just need to improve their
skills. A test will determine which class is best for each student.
U.S.
Citizenship
These classes prepare student for U.S. citizenship. In addition, many adult schools can guide
immigrants through the citizenship process at the same time they are learning English. Sometimes,
ESL and adult school classes that lead to citizenship go hand in hand.
High School
Diploma
The California Adult School high school diploma program is designed for adults who did not finish
high school. The program meets the same graduation requirements found in regular high schools.
However, students work at their own pace with no pressure, often in small classes. Independent
study programs, with periodic individual teacher-student conferences, allow some students to
complete graduation requirements without classroom work.
GED (General
Educational
Development)
Special adult school classes help adults prepare to successfully complete the GED test. These classes
are often a fast track for adults who want to obtain the certificate that is equivalent to a high school
diploma as quickly as possible.
Parent
Education
Classes
California Adult Schools offer Parent Education programs that cover all areas of parenting. Classes
for expectant parents include prenatal exercise and Lamaze, newborn care, and what to expect
during the birthing process. Parent/child preschool classes are also popular. There are homework
clubs, plus classes and seminars for parents on how to deal with childhood and teen age problems.
Family literacy programs bring both parents and children into the adult school classroom.
Classes for
Older Adults
Classes within the senior program are designed to enrich the lives of older adults both in and out of
nursing facilities. They run the gamut of interests of older adults in the community: computer
classes, dancing, and writing a family history, to name a few. Adult schools sometimes take the
classroom to the student. For example, at nursing facilities all over the state, adult schools conduct
classes in gentle exercise, crafts, and music for the frail elderly.
Classes for
Disabled
Adults
Many California Adult Schools address the special education needs of their communities. Some
schools focus on adults with developmental disabilities, while others may specialize in adults with
mobility problems. A wide variety of classes is available to disabled adults of all ages at many
schools.
Source: California Adult Schools
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42
Table contents quoted verbatim from: “Adult Education Programs.” California Adult Schools.
http://californiaadultschools.org/cas/programs
Using the California Adult Schools directory, Hanover identified six adult schools in the West
Hills Community College District service area, which are listed in Figure 3.2.43 As the figure
indicates, all six offer all nine types of programming listed above.
Figure 3.2: Adult Schools in the West Hills Community College District Area
SCHOOL
Reef-Sunset Adult Education
Coalinga-Huron Unified Adult School
Firebaugh Adult Education
Mendota Adult Education
Riverdale Adult Education
Westside Adult Education
Source: California Adult Schools
LOCATION
Avenal
Coalinga
Firebaugh
Mendota
Riverdale
Helm
NUMBER OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
9
9
9
9
9
9
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CAREER TRAINING CENTERS AND PROGRAMS
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs) are intended to provide career education for
students over the age of 16 and for adults. According to the California Association of
Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, there are 72 Regional Occupational Centers
and Programs throughout California. On average, 93 percent of ROP courses incorporate
work-based learning, such as internships, field trips, guest speakers, and job shadowing.
Additionally, for every course, an average of 7.6 businesses serve on advisory boards to
ensure that these courses meet industry-relevant requirements.45
The West Hills Community College District service area is served by at least two ROPs, in
Fresno and Kings Counties. At the Fresno ROP, enrollment is open to adults on a spaceavailable basis.46 At the Kings ROP, adults are charged a nominal fee for materials.47
Appendix II of this report provides a list of courses offered at each ROP. These courses
encompass a variety of themes, including health, business, and trades and industry.
However, the fact that these programs are geared toward high school students as well as
adults may indicate that there is room for additional programs specifically aimed at adults.
43
See “School Locator Map.” California Adult Schools. http://www.californiaadultschools.org/cas/locator-map
“California Adult School Profiles.” California Adult Schools. http://californiaadultschools.org/cas/school-info
45
“California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (CAROCP).” California Association of
Regional Occupational Centers and Programs. http://www.rocpinspire.org/mission.asp
46
“Who Can Enroll?” Fresno Regional Occupational Program.
http://www.fresnorop.org/Pages/AboutUs/WhoCanEnroll.htm
47
“ROP Information.” Kings County Office of Education.
http://www.kings.k12.ca.us/CareerEducation/Lists/ROP%20Information/AllItems.aspx
44
AMERICA’S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) is a collaboration of local, state, private, and
public services that are intended to provide job training, employment services, and other
job-related activities. Formerly known as One-Stop Career Center, AJCC’s mission is to
connect “all state and local workforce services and resources across the state and
country.”48 While some job centers provide their own vocational training, others provide
scholarships and other financial incentives for job seekers and employers to pursue job
training activities.
Hanover located three job centers in the West Hills Community College District area:49
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Workforce Connection – Coalinga
Workforce Connection – Firebaugh
ADDITIONAL ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
PROTEUS, INC.
Proteus, Inc., describes itself as “the premier provider of training, education, and
community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley.”50 Proteus has
25 locations in the Central Valley, including in San Joaquin, Firebaugh, Mendota, and
Hanford. Proteus offers three academic courses and six workplace training modules:51
Figure 3.3: Proteus, Inc. Training and Education Offerings
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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English as a Second
Language/Citizenship Preparation
Adult Basic Education
General Education Development
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAININGS
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Office Automation
Forklift Certification
Truck Driving
Weatherization
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Photovoltaic “Solar” Design and
Installation
Energy Efficiency & Renewable
Energy Technician
Source: Proteus, Inc.
FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Fresno County Public Library has four literacy programs for adults. In the Adult Literacy
Program, participants meet a minimum of once per week with trained tutors to develop
basic skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math. Families for Literacy, an extension of
Adult Literacy, offers specialized programs for adult learners who have children who are
under five years old. These learners are provided with education and resources to assist
48
“About America’s Job Center of California.” America’s Job Center of California.
http://www.americasjobcenter.ca.gov/About_AJCC.aspx
49
See “Job Center Locator.” America’s Job Center of California.
http://www.americasjobcenter.ca.gov/Job_Center_Locator.aspx
50
“About Proteus, Inc.” Proteus, Inc. http://www.proteusinc.org/index.php/about-us
51
“Courses.” Proteus, Inc. http://www.proteusinc.org/index.php/courses
them in preparing their children for kindergarten. Conversation Circles for English learners,
small groups that meet for one hour a week, are intended to augment what participants
have learned in their one-on-one tutoring. Finally, the AprendoVan, Fresno County Public
Library’s adult literacy unit, travels to different cities offering workshops for families to
promote early literacy, learning, and parenting skills.52
APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeship programs in California are supervised by Joint Apprenticeship Committees
(JACs), which may also be called Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATCs) or
Unilateral Apprenticeship Committees (UACs). These committees are responsible for setting
the standards of training, which include coursework and practical experience. Upon
successful completion of apprenticeship programs, the state of California provides
participants with a Certificate of Completion.53
The California Department of Industrial Relations (CDIR) has a directory of over 442
apprenticeship programs throughout the state. This directory identifies 117 JACs that
oversee apprenticeships in Kings and Fresno Counties.54 These are listed in Appendix III of
this report. Apprenticeships are available for a variety of occupations, ranging from
cosmetology to ironworking.
Noticeably absent, however, are programs in the health services. Indeed, while the CDIR has
a category for health services apprenticeships, no programs are listed under this category. A
bill proposed in the California Senate this spring recognizes that many modern occupations,
including health care, offer “few apprenticeships” and seeks to remedy this by offering
incentives for school districts, businesses, and community colleges to create apprenticeships
and pre-apprenticeships in this field and others, such as computer technology or clean
energy.55 With the projected growth of health care careers in Kings and Fresno Counties,
programs that prepare adults for apprenticeships to become trained as health care workers,
particularly health care aides and assistants, may be a potential area for exploration.
52
“Literacy Services.” Fresno County Public Library. http://www.fresnolibrary.org/literacy/index.html
“Apprenticeship Programs Information Guide.” California Department of Industrial Relations.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/descOfAppr.html
54
“Apprenticeship Program Information – Search.” California Department of Industrial Relations.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp
55
“Bill to Expand and Modernize California Apprenticeships Advances.” California Senate District 27. April 2, 2014.
http://sd27.senate.ca.gov/news/2014-04-02-bill-expand-and-modernize-california-apprenticeships-advances
53
Figure A1.1: Major Employers in Kings and Fresno Counties
EMPLOYER
Olam Spices & Vegetables
Del Monte Foods
Hotel At Tachi Palace
Leprino Foods Co
Kmart
Walmart Supercenter
Walmart Distribution Center
Nichol's Farm
US Naval Air Station
Warmerdam Packing
Kings County Admin
Kings County Government Center
Leprino Foods Co
Hanford Community Medical Center
Adventist Medical Center-Hanford
US Naval Hospital
J G Boswell Co
Central Valley Meat Co Inc
Naval Air Station
Hanford Sentinel
Lemoore High School
West Hills College-Lemoore
California State Prison
Badasci & Wood Transport
Stamoules Produce Co
Valhalla Sales & Marketing
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno Community Hospital
Kaiser Fresno Medical Center
St Agnes Medical Center
US Veterans Hospital
Aetna
Cargill Meat Solutions
Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center
Fresno County Sheriff's Department
Fresno Police Department
Fresno Police-Management Support
Zacky Farms
Foster Farms
California State University
LOCATION
KINGS COUNTY
Hanford
Hanford
Lemoore
Lemoore
Lemoore
Hanford
Hanford
Hanford
Lemoore
Hanford
Hanford
Hanford
Lemoore
Hanford
Hanford
Lemoore
Corcoran
Hanford
Lemoore
Hanford
Lemoore
Lemoore
Corcoran
Lemoore
FRESNO COUNTY
Mendota
Kingsburg
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno
INDUSTRY
Agricultural Products
Canned Specialties (Mfrs)
Casinos
Cheese Processors (Mfrs)
Department Stores
Department Stores
Distribution Centers (Whls)
Farms
Federal Government-National Security
Fruits & Vegetables-Growers & Shippers
Government Offices-County
Government Offices-County
Grocers-Retail
Health Services
Hospitals
Hospitals
Manufacturers
Meat Packers (Mfrs)
Military Bases
Newspapers (Publishers/Mfrs)
Schools
Schools-Universities & Colleges Academic
State Government-Correctional Institutions
Trucking
Fruits & Vegetables & Produce-Retail
Fruits & Vegetables-Growers & Shippers
Hospitals
Hospitals
Hospitals
Hospitals
Hospitals
Insurance
Locker Plants
Physicians & Surgeons
Police Departments
Police Departments
Police Departments
Poultry & Eggs NEC
Poultry Farms
EMPLOYER
Fresno State
State Center Community College
Pelco-Schneider Electric
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
Pleasant Valley State Prison
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LOCATION
Fresno
Fresno
Clovis
Fresno
Coalinga
INDUSTRY
Security Control Equip & Systems-Mfrs
Social Service & Welfare Organizations
State Government-Correctional Institutions
56
“LMI for Kings County, California,” Op. cit., “LMI for Fresno County California,” Op. cit.
Figure A2.1: Courses Offered at Fresno and Kings ROP
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COURSE TITLE
FRESNO ROP (FRESNO, CA)
Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A  Environmental Science & Technology
Advanced Robotics and Electronics
 Fashion Design
Advanced Special Effects and Animation
 Fire Fighting Technology
Ag Biotechnician and Technology
 Graphic Design
Ag Welding & Construction
 Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Ag Welding and Metal Fabrication
 Interactive Game Design
Ag Welding Process and Procedures
 Internetworking 1, 2
Agriculture Construction and Maintenance
 Internetworking 3, 4
Allied Health Careers
 Irrigation & Water Science
Animal Production & Farm Management
 Journalism & Publishing
Architectural Design
 Journey for Justice in America
Architectural Drafting (CAD)
 Marketing Communications
Architectural Engineering Design
 Medical Careers
Art & Design
 Medical Office Specialist
Art & History of Floral Design
 Microsoft Office Systems Certification
Athletic Training
 Modern American Economy
Auto Collision Repair
 Money and Banking
Auto Mechanic Fundamentals
 Multi-Media Communications
Auto Systems Technology
 Music Theory and Technology
Automotive Technology
 Nursing Careers
Banking and Finance Services
 Nursing Services
Building Trades
 Office Technology
Careers in Education
 Oracle
Child Development & Education
 Ornamental Horticulture/Landscape & Maintenance
Computer and Network Technology
 Oxyacetylene Welding
Construction Technology - Exterior
 Performing Arts
Construction Technology - Interior
 Plumbers/Pipe Fitters/Refrigeration Apprenticeship
Criminal Investigation
 Public Health and Wellness
Criminal Justice
 Publishing Management
Culinary Arts
 Restaurant Services
Diesel Engine Technology
 Robotics and Electronics
Digital Media and Graphic Design
 Sales/Marketing
Digital Photography
 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
Digital Video Production and Broadcasting
 Small Animal Care and Management
Electronic Systems Technology
 Small Business Management
Electronics Technology
 Small Engines
Emergency Medical Responder
 Sports Medicine/Fitness
Emergency Medical Technician
 Theatre Production
Emergency Medicine
 Veterinary Science
Engine Technology
 Videography, Animation & Interactive Multimedia Production
Engineering and Product Development
 Virtual Enterprise
Engineering Process and Advanced Machines
 Web Page Design and Maintenance
Environmental Field Studies
 Wildland Recreation & Ecology
COURSE TITLE
KINGS ROP (HANFORD, CA)
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Law Enforcement
Art & Metal Design
Careers in Education I
Careers in Education II
Digital Communication
Digital Design
Health Occupations I
Web Design
Advanced Automotive Services
Automotive Internship
Multi Media Comm. Design I
Multi Media Comm. Design II
Nursing Assistant
Marketing Specialist
Nursing Assistant
Retail Marketing I
Retail Marketing II
Stainless Steel Welding
Welding & Construction I
Welding & Construction II
Careers in Education I
Careers in Education II
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Economics of Business
Nursing Assistant
Public Safety
Sports Medicine I
Sports Medicine II
Veterinary Science I
Veterinary Science II
Virtual Enterprise
Web Design
Graphic Design & Screen Printing
Business Fast Track
Access
Excel
Modern Office Occupations
Office Composition
Power Point
Word
Advanced Fashion and Design I
Culinary Arts
Retail Management
Public Safety
Advanced Fashion and Design II
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Source: Kings and Fresno County ROPs
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[1] “Kings ROP Class Schedule.” Kings County Office of Education.
http://www.kings.k12.ca.us/CareerEducation/SitePages/ROP%20Class%20Schedules.aspx
[2] “Course Listing Directory.” Fresno Regional Occupational Program.
http://www.fresnorop.org/Pages/CourseListings/ROPCourseCatalog.aspx
Figure A3.1: Apprenticeship Programs in Kings and Fresno Counties
TRADE OR OCCUPATION
Carpenter
Construction Craft Laborer
Electrician
Painter
Plumber
Barber
Cosmetologist
Boilermaker
Bricklayer & Stonemason
Marble Finisher
Marble Mason/Setter
Pointer-Cleaner-Caulker
Terrazzo Finisher
Terrazzo Worker
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Barber
Cosmetologist
Arson & Bomb Investigator
Emergency Medical Technician
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Fire Dept. Training Officer
Fire Engineer
Fire Equipment Specialist
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter Diver
Fire Fighter II
Fire Fighter Paramedic
Fire Inspector
Fire Marshal
Fire Medic
Fire Officer
Fire Prevention Officer
Fire Suppression Technician
Hazardous Materials Technician
Paramedic
Wildland Fire Fighter Specialist
Exhibit Builder
Power Lineman
Acoustical Installer
Carpenter
Drywall/Lather
SUPERVISING COMMITTEE
Associated Builders & Contractor Northern California Chapter Carpentry U.A.C.
Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter Construction Craft Laborer
U.A.C.
Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter Electrical U.A.C.
Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter Painting U.A.C.
Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter Plumbing U.A.C.
Bella Capelli Cosmetology And Barbering Apprenticeship Committee
Bella Capelli Cosmetology And Barbering Apprenticeship Committee
Boilermakers Western States Area J.A.C.
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T.& E.C.
California American Fire Sprinkler Association, U.A.C.
California Barber And Cosmetology Apprenticeship Committee
California Barber And Cosmetology Apprenticeship Committee
California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
California Tradeshow & Sign Crafts Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Cal-Nev Power Lineman J.A.T.C.
Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California
TRADE OR OCCUPATION
Hardwood Floor Layer
Insulation Installer
Mill & Cabinet Maker
Millwright
Pile Driver
Scaffold & Shoring Erector
Shingler
Automotive Body Repairer
Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Painter
Automotive Parts Clerk
Combination Welder
Commercial Body Builder
General Machinist
Industrial Forklift Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanic
Truck Mechanic
Roofer
Communications Technician
Plumber
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Mechanic
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Air Balance Testing Technician
Sheet Metal Services Technician
Sheet Metal Worker
Inside Wireman (Electrician)
Barber
Cosmetologist
Reinforcing Ironworkers
Structural Ironworker
Construction Equipment Operator
Construction Gradechecker
Construction Lubrication Technician
Crane Operator
Dredge Operator
Heavy Duty Repairer
Central Valley Automotive & Machinist J.A.C.
Central Valley Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers J.A.T.C.
Communication Workers Of America/American Communication Contractors Association
J.A.C.
Fresno Area Plumbers, Pipe And Refrigeration Fitters Joint Apprenticeship And Training SubCommittee
Fresno Sheet Metal Workers J.A.T.C.
Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties Electrical Industries JATC
Gran Phinal'E Apprenticeship Academy
Gran Phinal'E Apprenticeship Academy
International Assoc Of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental& Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 155
JATC
International Assoc Of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental& Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 155
JATC
Joint Apprenticeship Committee For Operating Engineers For The 46 Northern Counties In
California
California
California
California
California
California
TRADE OR OCCUPATION
Mobile Concrete Pumps Operator
Mobile Vertical And/Or Horizontal
Drilling Machine Operator
Rock Sand & Gravel
Barber
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Stationary Engineer
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Cement Mason
Construction Inspector
Glazier
Construction Craft Laborer
Brick Tender (Hod Carrier)
Plaster Tender (Hod Carrier)
Parking & Highway Improvement
Painter (Laborer)
Elevator Constructor
Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Layer
Heat And Frost Insulator
Landscape & Irrigation Fitter
Utility Pipeline Installer
Fireproofing Plasterer
Plasterer
Shop Ironworker
Sound And Communication Installer
Chief Of Party
Instrumentman
Rodman/Chainman
Tile Finisher
Tile Layer
Plumber
Painter
Painter, Decorator Paperhanger
Taper
Sprinkler Fitter
Traffic Control Painter
Fire/Life Safety, Voice Data, Video &
Electronic Security Technician
Electrician Construction
Residential Wireman
Sound And Communications
Systems Installer (Voice-Data-Video)
Cosmetologist
California
California
California
Michael Burt's Barbering Apprenticeship Committee
Northern California & Northern Nevada Stationary Engineers J.A.C.
Northern California Cement Masons J.A.T.C.
Northern California Construction Inspector Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Northern California District Council 16 Glaziers, Architectural Metal And Glass Workers JATC
Northern California District Council Of Laborers Construction Craft Laborers J.A.T.C.
Northern California District Council Of Laborers Hod Carrier J.A.C.
Northern California District Council Of Laborers Hod Carrier J.A.C.
Northern California District Council Of Laborers Parking & Highway Improvement Painter
(Laborer) JATC
Northern California Elevator Industry Joint Apprenticeship And Training Committee
Northern California Floor Covering J.A.T.C.
Northern California Heat & Frost Insulators And Allied Workers J.A.C.
Northern California Local 355 J.A.T.C.
Northern California Local 355 J.A.T.C.
Northern California Plasterer's Joint Apprenticeship And Training Committee
Northern California Plasterer's Joint Apprenticeship And Training Committee
Northern California Shop Ironworkers J.A.C.
Northern California Sound And Communication J.A.T.C.
Northern California Surveyors Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Northern California Tile Industry Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Northern California Tile Industry Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
P.H.C.C. Of The Greater Sacramento Area Plumbers U.A.C.
Painters & Decorating J.A.T.C. Of The Bay Area Inc.
Road Sprinkler Fitters U. A. Local 669 J.A.T.C.
Traffic Control Painter Automotive Marine & Specialty Painters Local #1176
Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association UATC
Western Electrical Contractors Assoc., Inc. (Weca) Apprenticeship And Training Committee
Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (Weca) Apprenticeship And Training
Committee
Western Electrical Contractors, Inc. (Weca) Apprenticeship & Training Committee
Wham Hair Studio Barber And Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program
Source: California Department of Industrial Relations
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