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THE CITY OF "M 5M:�rir1� ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE REPORT PLEASANTON© September 19, 2019 Economic Development TITLE: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING WORK -BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS BACKGROUND In 2013, the City Council adopted the current Economic Development Strategic Plan which the Economic Vitality Committee uses as the foundation for its work. The plan comprises 3 focus areas: Priority Area A: Business Development and Communication Priority Area B: Built Environment and Workforce Priority Area C: Economic Health and Resilience The strategic plan does not include a specific action item related to supporting opportunities for students to connect with local companies toward identifying career pathways and/or types of jobs; however, on numerous occasions the EVC has noted the value such connections could create. In fact, a few members of the EVC have worked to bring together local firms and students through efforts such as "What Killed Anna Garcia?" at Foothill High School. Additionally, promotional materials such as the City's Economic Assets Report note the achievement of our local K-12 students (e.g., graduation rate, etc.) as demonstration of the quality of the local next -generation workforce, which underscores the value of creating stronger connections between local businesses and career pathways. DISCUSSION Tri -Valley Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Superintendent Julie Duncan and Las Positas College Dean Amir Law will provide an overview of work -based learning opportunities for local high school and community college students, and the potential for partnership with Tri -Valley companies. It is anticipated that the EVC representatives from the Pleasanton Unified School District will take a lead role in this discussion. ACTION: RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND OFFER FEEDBACK