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Cluster Projects - Research & Education
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C2 is a unique opportunity to bring the educational leaders together — combining forces — to further create a strong and motivated workforce.
Key Statistics for education services and marine research industries in Monterey County:
- Significant operational budgets: 13 public and private institutions have a budget totaling nearly $1 billion per year
- Significant research/contract revenues: in excess of $140 million per year
- Wide range of programs: 8 of 13 institutions offer either doctoral, masters, baccalaureate, associate or certificate programs
- Wide range of academic programs: IT, international language and business studies, marine sciences, oceanography and meteorology
- Major impact on regional economy: B.E.A. assumes 46,6000 jobs created locally by the budget of 13 institutions
Source: Higher Education & Research Summit Leadership Monterey Peninsula, May 21, 2003
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Introduction
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Monterey County enjoys a large concentration of post-secondary education and research institutions. Language schools, marine and oceanographic sciences offer unique programs that bring students, visitors, and other professionals into the region. A strong mix of colleges, universities and vocational programs, these programs and others represent a strong, fast-growing, though small, cluster. There is also potential to grow and retain high-tech manufacturing and machining activities from the marine discoveries taking place in the region.
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