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WORKFORCE PROJECT (continued) Objective 3 -- Recoa~end Strateqv to Coordinate and Promote Proar)m~ To recommend mechanisms to coordinate and promote basic and special education, vocational training and apprenticeship programs in Alameda County. To prepare these recommendations, the County Superintendent of schools will oversee the following activities: · Inventory education and training programs, including mission, population served, resources and service delivery area, in Alameda County. · Evaluate the effectiveness of existing education and training structures in meeting the needs of the community and local employers. · Identify program areas with potential for improved coordination among providers, · Research existing programs and models in Alameda County and other areas for improving coordination of education and training programs. · Recommend mechanisms to facilitate cooperation and coordination among education and training service providers. · Survey local employers and residents to determine their awareness of existing programs and resources available. · Recommend options to publicize existing services available to employers and workers. Objective 4 -- Develop Strateav To Increase Private SUPPort For Education To recommend a strategy to create a network of support among businesses, labor and universities for local education and training efforts. · Research and evaluate programs facilitating private sector support and involvement in K-12, post-secondary and other education programs (e.g., CBO-operated remedial education classes) in Alameda County and other areas. · Develop recommendations to channel public and private sector leadership and resources into local education. · Organize a joint education, business and labor lobby to advocate for state and federal support for education and training initiatives in Alameda County. -20-