Item 08 Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025-2028 as R_20250514214801296

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Orange RPU PY 2025-2028 Regional Plan 19 | Page workforce development that integrates technical expertise with interpersonal skills to prepare candidates for a rapidly evolving labor market. Orange County's workforce faces both opportunities and challenges in aligning the skills of job seekers with employer demands. Analyzing the demand for specialized, common, and software skills reveals critical insights into the region’s labor market dynamics. While certain skills show a strong alignment between employer needs and job seeker offerings, others highlight significant gaps that could hinder workforce development and economic growth. Addressing these disparities is essential for closing skill gaps and maintaining the region's competitiveness. Specialized Skills Specialized skills refer to specific technical or professional abilities required for particular roles or industries, such as accounting, nursing, or project management. These skills are distinct from general competencies like communication or teamwork and are critical for performing specialized tasks effectively. There is a noticeable mismatch in areas like marketing and project management in the specialized skills category. Marketing is highly represented in job seeker profiles, far exceeding its demand in job postings, while project management shows a more balanced alignment. In contrast, auditing, accounting, and nursing skills appear more frequently in job postings than job seekers' profiles, indicating potential gaps in the workforce supply for these fields. Similarly, warehousing and invoicing are underrepresented in job seekers' profiles despite notable demand in job postings, further highlighting this misalignment. Common Skills Common skills refer to general, transferable abilities that are valuable across a wide range of roles and industries, such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving. EXHIBIT 1