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Orange RPU PY 2025-2028 Regional Plan <br />25 | Page <br /> <br />Skills Postings <br />% of <br />Total <br />Postings <br /> 17,801 <br />% of <br />Total <br />Profiles <br />Projected <br />Skill <br />Growth <br />Skill Growth Relative <br />to Market <br />HyperText Markup Language <br />(HTML) 1,655 0% <br /> 4,960 <br />2% 11.40% Growing <br />Git (Version Control System) 1,350 0% 12,201 0% 11.40% Growing <br />QuickBooks (Accounting Software) 2,392 1% 11,768 1% 10.90% Growing <br />C (Programming Language) 1,647 0% 14,819 1% 10.10% Growing <br />C++ (Programming Language) 2,219 1% 31,629 1% 10.00% Growing <br />Adobe Photoshop 2,155 1% 7,206 3% 9.60% Growing <br />Application Programming Interface <br />(API) 2,421 1% <br /> 1,288 <br />1% 9.50% Growing <br />Customer Relationship <br />Management (CRM) Software 1,563 0% <br /> 10,770 <br />0% 9.50% Growing <br />Linux 1,985 1% 3,534 1% 8.90% Growing <br />Data Source: Lightcast <br /> <br />The insights from Skills Projections and employer feedback highlight the need for a <br />coordinated approach to workforce development. Expanding access to training in high- <br />growth skills while integrating critical workplace competencies into education and <br />professional development programs will be key to addressing these gaps. By aligning <br />workforce strategies with projected demands, Orange County can ensure its labor market <br />remains competitive and prepared for future challenges. <br /> <br />C. Analysis of Industries and Occupations with Existing and Emerging Demand <br />Emerging industries and occupations represent dynamic opportunities within Orange <br />County’s economic landscape. These sectors are driven by technological advancements, <br />changes in consumer behavior, and evolving regulatory environments. While some <br />industries are at the forefront of innovation, others are experiencing steady growth fueled <br />by regional competitiveness and rising demand. Together, they highlight areas where <br />workforce development and strategic investments can help build a stronger, more resilient <br />economy. <br />To identify these high-potential industries and occupations, we employed a <br />comprehensive, data-driven approach: <br /> <br />• Emerging Innovation-Driven Industries (Future Growth Sectors): These <br />industries are projected to define the next decade of economic expansion. Though <br />their current presence in Orange County may be limited, they are poised for rapid <br />growth due to advancements in technology, global trends, and policy incentives. <br />• Emerging Data-Driven Industries (Growing in Orange County Now): These <br />industries are experiencing strong job growth and increasing regional <br />specialization, as evidenced by upward trends in metrics like location quotient (LQ) <br />and competitive effect. These trends underscore their importance to the region’s <br />future economic success. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 1