HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 115-93 EDAB School2WorkRESOLUTION NO. ll5 - 93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING ALAMEDA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, there are major changes in the global economics,
work/career opportunities, and new directions in the workforce that are
affecting the economic competitivehess of Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the economic competitiveness and health of the City of
Dublin, Alameda County, the State, and the Nation depend on the
collaboration between schools, business, labor, governments, and other
public agencies; and
WHEREAS, all jobs/careers will require technology, competencies,
workplace ethics, and continued learning; and
WHEREAS, all workers, regardless of sex, age, and/or ethnicity,
will need workplace competencies to become economically self-sustaining;
and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of the high school students enter the
workforce without a four-year college degree; and
WHEREAS, students will need additional education beyond high
school after entering the workforce; and
WHEREAS, there needs to be a focus that is county-wide and
includes a broad-based coalition of interests to maximize County
resources to provide the necessary workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin will make a long-term commitment to the economic competitivehess
and health of Alameda County by supporting this resolution. This action
should include:
Establishing policies and procedures that support development
of the County workforce across city and public agency
boundaries.
Providing release time for elected officials and professional
staff of city, county, and other public agencies to work with
schools and the business community on the issues of education.
· Advocating for stable funding of educational institutions.
Providing workplace experience for students and education
staff.
Providing financial and equipment resources to educational
institutions.
Collaborating to make efficient use of scarce resources among
public agencies.
Recognizing student accomplishments.
Supporting federal/state opportunities that will improve
funding in the County.
Designating representatives to participate in county and city
forums to implement these actions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 1993.
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt, and
Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
~y Clerk
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