City of Morgan Hill Economic Blueprint.docx

❖ SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES & A LIFE LONG LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

Education is a key element to attracting and retaining talent and a critical component of workforce development. Having abundant education facilities and programs helps support a dynamic business environment. In interviews, local companies cite the need for more career- related educational opportunities. Many employers do provide on-the-job training for their employees. However, in industries like advanced manufacturing and health care, many positions require significant technical knowledge and skills that are often beyond what individual employers can provide. In fact, only three Morgan Hill employers in the last five years have utilized State of California funding programs that provide employer incumbent worker training. Moreover, many Morgan Hill employers are not aware of the resources that are available at Gavilan College. Education opportunities and programs are needed to attract and maintain a skilled workforce. Educational organizations, providers and other non-profits are leading the charge in this arena. To keep the Economic Blueprint focused, the role of the City to support education facilities should be limited to Connect Education Assets to Industry (Action #12).

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