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Agriculture Value Chain Occupation Projections by Sector
5-year Average
Sector 2011 Jobs Growth Hourly Wage
Support 1,446,232 183,018 $24.56
Production 206,303 -36,364 $23.34
Processing/Packaging 226,216 5,137 $23.49
Distribution 585,014 29,913 $24.04
Totals 2,463,765 181,704 $23.87
Source: Centers for Excellence. Agriculture Value Chain in California. June, 2011
In their study of the bio-energy industry the Centers defined the industry as consisting of five
clusters: (1) agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; (2) manufacturing; (3) professional, scientific
and technical services; (4) public administration; and (5) utilities. Surveys of employers indicated
that most experienced difficulty in finding qualified candidates for bio-energy occupations.
Employers in the Central Valley expect to increase hiring in seven key occupations over the next
three years. The associate degree was identified as an appropriate preparation for three of the
occupations that will account for 210 of the 350 projected new jobs 9
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Bio-Energy Occupations in the Central Valley
3-Yr Projected Growth
Occupation 2010 Job Growth Rate Ed Level
Bio-energy Manager or Supervisor 105 0 0%
Biomass Plant Technician 455 35 8%
Bio-energy Engineering Technician 525 0 0%
Bio-energy Instrument and Controls Technician or Operator 595 35 6% AA
Methane Gas Generation System Technician or Operator 420 140 33% AA
Bio-Energy Research Assistant or Analyst 70 105 150%
Biofuels Processing Technician 875 35 4% AA
Totals 3,045 350 11%
Source: Centers of Excellence. Bio-energy Occupations in California. January, 2011
The Centers also studied medical imaging occupations in 14 counties that comprise the
Central Valley. They project a need for 987 medical imaging positions over the next three years in
those counties. Among the five occupations, employers had the greatest difficulty hiring
cardiovascular technicians and radiologic technician subspecialties. Employers expressed a strong
preference for associate degree preparation to enter these occupations. The study findings support
the creation, adaptation and expansion of medical imaging programs throughout the region. 10
9 Centers of Excellence. Bio-Energy Occupations in California. January, 2011
10 Centers of Excellence. Medical Imaging Occupations in the Central Region. March, 2011
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