Lightcast is a comprehensive labor market analytics platform that integrates federal and state employment data with real-time job posting and professional profile data to generate insights on labor market demand, occupational trends, wages, and industry growth. Faculty, department chairs, advisors, and administrators can use the data to support program review, curriculum development, grant proposals, enrollment planning, and student advising.
Available Reports
Reports can be customized by occupation (SOC code), academic program (CIP code), geographic region, industry, time frame, and other factors. Historical Lightcast reports will be available in our archive below.
Common report types include:
Regional Economic Overview
A summary of key economic indicators and workforce trends across the five-county region surrounding Cal State LA, including Los Angeles County.
Occupation Overview
An analysis of a selected occupation, featuring data on job demand, earnings, educational pathways, workforce demographics, and related program alignment.
Job Posting Analytics
An analysis of regional employer demand for targeted roles and skills, using real-time job posting data to identify hiring trends and workforce needs.
Program Overview
A strategic profile connecting Cal State LA degree programs to workforce outcomes, highlighting aligned occupations, projected job growth, earnings potential, and employer demand to support program review and planning.
Profile Analytics
A data-driven view of workforce and employer profiles by state, region, and county, supporting talent pipeline analysis, partnership development, and strategic planning.
See the full list of available reports
A list of all reports available from the IE office.
Faculty and staff may request customized Lightcast reports through our data request form.
Lightcast Archives for Cal State LA
A list of historic Lightcast reports will be archived below.