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North Far North Careers

Looking for a career in the North Far North region of California? We can help you find a career that's right for you—and the education you need to get there. Get started on your new career path today!

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    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Advanced Transportation and Logistics
    • Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies
    • Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Education and Human Development
    • Energy, Construction and Utilities
    • Health
    • Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media
    • Life Sciences – Biotechnology
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    • Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
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    • Lake Tahoe Community College
    • Lassen Community College
    • Mendocino College
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Find your perfect career in the North State

Looking for a career in the North Far North region of California? We can help you find a career that’s right for you—and the education you need to get there. Get started on your new career path today!

Browse Industries

Browse Industries to learn about the hottest industries in the region. You'll learn what each industry is about, what job-readiness skills and education are needed, and what career paths are possible.

Browse College Programs to match your career interests with the best college programs in the region. You'll learn what each school offers, what types of classes you'll need, and how long the program will take to finish.

Browse High School Pathways to match your interests with pathways, including those which offer early college credit.

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Region

The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).

The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).

Share of Region's Jobs
Business and Entrepreneurship 23.6%
Health 14.3%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism 11.9%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics 9%
Energy, Construction and Utilities 9%
Education and Human Development 8.3%
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media 3.8%
Advanced Manufacturing 3.2%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies 3.2%
Public Safety 2.7%
Life Sciences – Biotechnology 0.5%
Fastest Projected Growth
Health 13%
Public Safety 9%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics 7%
Life Sciences – Biotechnology 7%
Energy, Construction and Utilities 6%
Advanced Manufacturing 5%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies 5%
Education and Human Development 5%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism 5%
Business and Entrepreneurship 3%
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media 3%
Highest Average Entry-Level Hourly Wage
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media $41.13
Health $33.18
Public Safety $30.97
Energy, Construction and Utilities $28.76
Business and Entrepreneurship $28.74
Life Sciences – Biotechnology $28.44
Education and Human Development $28.39
Advanced Manufacturing $24.39
Advanced Transportation and Logistics $21.06
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies $20.36
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism $17.60

Sources: Lightcast 2025.3; QCEW, non-QCEW, Self-Employed. Compiled by the North/Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research. State Economic Blueprint – California Jobs First, February 2025. https://jobsfirst.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Economic-Blueprint.pdf.

North Far North Regional Consortium Colleges

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Mendocino College logo
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Woodland Community College logo
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Industries

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Advanced Transportation and Logistics
  • Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies
  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Education and Human Development
  • Energy, Construction and Utilities
  • Health
  • Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media
  • Life Sciences – Biotechnology
  • Public Safety
  • Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
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