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Sector Studies: Agriculture, Water, and Environmental Technologies

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 Advisories. The objectives of the Regional Advisory meetings are to build strong relationships between employers, educators, and the workforce.

Recordings, presentations, and meeting proceedings reports from the Agriculture, Water, and Environmental Technologies (AgWET) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

Workforce Needs Assessment

The following Workforce Needs Assessment and Workforce Development Recommendations reports present findings on the analysis of the Food and Agriculture industry cluster. The reports provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends and economic impact, as well as overviews of the top demand occupations in the cluster, 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 these Strong Workforce advisories and assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.

Sector Studies: Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation

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 Advisories. The objectives of the Regional Advisory meetings are to build strong relationships between employers, educators, and the workforce.

Recordings, presentations, and meeting proceedings reports from the Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation (AMT) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

Workforce Needs Assessment

The following Workforce Needs Assessment reports present findings on the analysis of the Advanced Manufacturing industry cluster. The reports provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends and economic impact, as well as 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.

Valley Vision and partners are working across the region to address the key findings from these Strong Workforce advisories and assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.

Sector Studies: Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism

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 proceedings reports from the Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism (HCT) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

Workforce Needs Assessment

Workforce Needs Assessment reports and presentations present findings on analyzing the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation industry cluster. The resources provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends, and economic impact, as well as overviews of the top-demand occupations in the cluster requiring postsecondary education or training, 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 these assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.

Sector Studies: Energy, Construction, and Utilities

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 Energy, Construction, and Utilities (ECU) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

Workforce Needs Assessment

The following Workforce Needs Assessment report and presentation present findings on the analysis of the energy, construction, and utilities industry cluster. The resources provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends, and economic impact, as well as overviews of the top occupations in demand in the cluster requiring post-secondary 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 these assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.

Sector Studies: Information and Communication Technologies

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 Advisories. The objectives of the Regional Advisory meetings are to build strong relationships between employers, educators, and the workforce.

Recordings, presentations, and meeting proceedings reports from the Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

  • Spring 2026 ICT Regional Industry Advisory: The Changing Landscape of Work: Keeping up with Emerging Technologies Webinar
    • Meeting Proceedings Report Coming Soon!

    Workforce Needs Assessment

    The following Workforce Needs Assessment and Workforce Development Recommendations reports present findings on the analysis of the Information and Communication Technologies industry cluster. The reports provide overviews of the cluster, industry trends and economic impact, as well as overviews of the top demand occupations in the cluster, 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 these assessments as part of Developing a Ready Workforce.

    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 proceedings reports from the Health& Life Sciences (HLS) industry advisories are available here for all workforce development stakeholders.

    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.

    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.

    Spring 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Advisory on Automation and AI in Agriculture and Manufacturing Event Materials and Report

    Strong Workforce Program

    Automation, AI, and Manufacturing Cross-Sector Advisory Report PDF – VV 6.25.21Download

    HCT: Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Regional Advisory Event Materials

    RHT Advisory Spring 2021 Master PowerpointDownload

    HLS Regional Workforce Advisory: Gerontology, Geriatrics & Business Services Event Materials

    GerontologyGeriatricsBusinessServices_Presentation_UpdatedDownload

    ICT & MFG Cross Sector Regional Advisory: Automation & AI

    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.

    Presentation: Climate, Justice, and Jobs Summit (March 2021)Download
    Notes and Next Steps: Climate, Justice, and Jobs Summit (April 2021)Download

    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/

    CAP Luncheon: Federal and State Air Quality Advocacy (March 2021)

    At the Cleaner Air Partnership’s March 2021 *Virtual* Quarterly Luncheon, attendees learned about CAP’s early plans for Federal and State advocacy, featuring a “lay of the land” overview of Federal priorities from Miles Keogh, Executive Director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA), regional priorities for Federal advocacy from Erik White, Air Pollution Control Officer at the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, and a digest of State-level priorities from Alberto Ayala, Executive Director and Air Pollution Control Officer at the Sac Metro Air District.

    CAP events are an opportunity to learn about important air quality topics affecting the Sacramento region. Thank you to the generous contributors to the Cleaner Air Partnership: Sac Metro Air District, Teichert, SMUD, Sutter Health, Union Pacific, Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, the Healthy Air Alliance, and the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District.

    Guest Speakers (PowerPoint Presentation linked here):

    • Miles Keogh, Executive Director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA)
    • Erik White, Air Pollution Control Officer at the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD)
    • Alberto Ayala, Executive Director and Air Pollution Control Officer at the Sac Metro Air District (SMAQMD)