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rich workplace districts integrating retail and housing that are increasingly sought by innovation-focused firms and workers. Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. Two major private development projects will have a significant impact on business and job growth.The implementation of the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone will bring two new hotels and a Costco membership retail store to Pleasanton within the coming few years.The owner of Stoneridge Shopping Center has received approval for additional retail/restaurant space and is also pursuing approval to add multi-Ofamily housing to designated housing opportunity sites on the mall property. Combined,these projects will bring additional jobs to the city, primarily in the retail and hospitality sectors. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? Pleasanton's largest employers,such as Oracle,Safeway, Roche Molecular Systems,Abbott,Veeva Systems, Ellie Mae,Thermo Fisher and Workday are economic anchors that attract talented and skilled employees and additional business activity through the growth of the supply chain network and the creation of new, related businesses.These companies also represent the majority of Pleasanton's 63,000+jobs,and find a sufficient labor pool to meet demand. However, many retail, service and hospitality industry sector companies have difficulty in attracting and hiring workers given that many do not live in the city or Tri-Valley. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. Among Pleasanton's local workforce development partners are: • Tri-Valley Educational Collaboration(TEC)is a collaborative effort to prepared students for college and careers through a collaborative forum that evaluates and plans Career Technical Education articulation strategies through a regional effort among the education jurisdictional governing boards (i.e.,school district boards). • Tri-Valley Career Center offers resources for both job seekers and employers across all industries and professions. Consolidated Plan PLEASANTON-DRAFT 22 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018)