JPA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Laserfiche WebLink

PROGRAM AREA HORKFORCE PRO,1ECT GOAL To improve the quality and delivery of primary, secondary and adult education and vocational training programs in Alameda County in order to prepare all segments of the local worKforce for current and future job opportunities. Obiective 1 -- Convene Steerino Coem~itte, To convene wi thin three months a steering committee to refine and carry out the objectives of the Alameda County Workforce Project. The steering committee will: · Identify the critical issues that must be addressed to meet the stated goal and objectives of the Workforce project from the perspective of educators, business, labor and other groups in the community. · Establish work groups to analyze and develop strategies to address the critical issues identified above. · Develop by July. lggl an action plan, including short and long term strategies, mechanisms and funding to carry out the recommendations of the Workforce Project. Objective 2 ~ Develoo Strateates to Match Emolovment and Tratnlnq Needf To prepare within eight months a report identifying current and long term employment and demographic trends in Alameda County in order to develop strategies to prepare the workforce for Jobs that are and will be in demand. · Compile existing information on employment and occupational demand trends. · Compile demographic information on the current and emerging workforce. · Survey local employers to identify specific training and education requirements. · Identify employment and training problems and opportunities based on the above information. · Coordinate with County business development staff to identify industry sectors with strong employment potential in Alameda County and to ensure attraction and retention strategies are communicated to local educators. -lg-