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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!

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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 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 complete.

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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 24.3%
Health 13.1%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism 10.9%
Energy, Construction and Utilities 9.6%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics 9.2%
Education and Human Development 8.2%
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media 3.9%
Advanced Manufacturing 3.3%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies 3.3%
Public Safety 2.5%
Life Sciences – Biotechnology 0.5%
Fastest Projected Growth
Health 16%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics 12%
Public Safety 11%
Energy, Construction and Utilities 10%
Advanced Manufacturing 9%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies 9%
Business and Entrepreneurship 8%
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media 8%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism 8%
Life Sciences – Biotechnology 7%
Education and Human Development 3%
Highest Average Entry-Level Hourly Wage
Health $56.16
Information and Communication Technologies – Digital Media $35.80
Life Sciences – Biotechnology $34.71
Education and Human Development $34.61
Public Safety $33.27
Business and Entrepreneurship $33.17
Energy, Construction and Utilities $32.61
Advanced Transportation and Logistics $27.42
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies $26.94
Advanced Manufacturing $23.66
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism $19.69

Source: Lightcast 2022.3; QCEW, non-QCEW, Self-Employed. Compiled by the North/Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research.

North Far North Regional Consortium Colleges

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Butte College logo
College of the Redwoods logo
College of the Siskiyous logo
Cosumnes River College logo
Feather River College logo
Folsom Lake College logo
Lake Tahoe Community College logo
Lassen Community College logo
Mendocino College logo
Sacramento City College logo
Shasta College logo
Sierra College logo
Woodland Community College logo
Yuba 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
  • Programs
  • About
  • Contact
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