ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA PACKET

Page 2 of 2 Dr. Amos Nugent III, PUSD Career Pathways & Adult Learning Director, will attend the Economic Vitality Committee meeting to provide an overview of PUSD’s youth apprenticeship and work-based learning programs, highlight recent accomplishments, and engage the Committee in a discussion on how PUSD and the City of Pleasanton can strengthen collaboration to expand these programs’ reach and impact. The presentation will share how PUSD registered and launched the first competency- based youth apprenticeships in the State in the areas of robotics and cybersecurity. The PUSD Robotics Youth Apprenticeship and the PUSD Cybersecurity Youth apprenticeship represent critical milestones in addressing regional workforce demands while equipping students with industry-relevant skills and credentials. Initiated in June 2024, these programs were officially registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) in October 2024 and the US Department of Labor (DOL) in January 2025, and the associated pre-apprenticeship standards were registered with DAS in May 2025. These year-long apprenticeships integrate 500+ hours of rigorous, competency-based on the job training that is reinforced by 320+ hours of related supplemental instruction through CTE coursework and pathway completion in addition to 3+ college credits earned through dual enrollment to provide students with industry-recognized skills and certifications. Considerations for EVC discussion and input: 1. What role can the City take in partnering with PUSD to further workforce development efforts? 2. What methods can the City use to establish and formalize relationships with the business community to create more opportunities for Pleasanton students? ACTION: RECEIVE PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP AND WORK-BASED LEARNING OVERVIEW PRESENTATION AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK