An evaluation on the supply of, and projected demand for, jobs in major occupational or career areas and in-demand skills and sectors at a set interval determined by the council, each evaluation shall include economic forecasting and analysis to ensure educators can plan for emerging skills needs in areas critical to California’s economy; as well as recommendations that encourage streamlining application processes regarding student financial aid, housing, campus support programs, and other public benefit programs that assist students in financing their total cost of attendance, information about strategic plans, program alignment efforts, and available resources, and recommendations in coordinating goals, programs, and efforts across systems
