The EWD's Centers of Excellence (COE) and the San Diego Foundation have jointly released a research report that sees clean-technology as a big job creator for San Diego County. The report, Economic Vitality: Clean Jobs in the San Diego Region, examined six subsectors of the clean tech economy in San Diego County and also drew upon an array of existing research studies that place San Diego third in the State, and seventh in the nation, in green job activity. The report states that clean tech has the potential to draw $250 million to $1 billion in future investments into San Diego, which could result in an estimated 5,400 to 27,000 additional jobs.
Although there are many factors that have led to San Diego's leadership position in clean technology, some of the most vital are 1) the ability to attract talent and capital to the region; 2) strong leadership by public officials and industry associations; 3) abundant natural resources; 4) a culture of innovation; 5) active and supportive utilities; and 6) strong workforce partnerships, such as those between education and industry. "With our entrepreneurial business culture, an educated workforce and plenty of skilled labor, our region is ideal for supporting this vibrant new sector," said Mayor Jerry Sanders.
COE Research Director Laura Coleman authored the report, which can be accessed at www.sdfoundation.org.
Colleges, industry partners, foundations, or workforce organizations that are interested in inquiring about, or partnering on, customized labor market research studies should contact Elaine Gaertner, COE statewide director, at elaineg@cccewd.net. COE industry reports and analysis can be downloaded at www.COECCC.net.
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